Grant Holdridge
Bowling Green
Summary
Professional Buyer with strong background in logistics and inventory management. Adept at optimizing supply processes and ensuring timely and accurate distribution of orders. Excels at collaborating with teams, adapting to dynamic environments, and delivering consistent results. Eager and determined individual looking to continue to learn and grow within the supply chain environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Wurtec
Toledo, OH
08.2025 - Current
- Evaluated supplier performance quarterly to ensure compliance with quality standards and service expectations.
- Placed orders daily to ensure stock levels across all centers don't fall below minimum on hand requirements.
- Utilize ERP software to track orders, shipments, and inventory levels effectively.
- Built supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing and effective negotiations.
- Negotiated favorable payment term agreements with top suppliers. Successfully extended payment terms with a combined annual spend of over $5M.
SUPPLY TECH
Toledo Clinic Ent
Toledo, OH
12.2022 - 08.2025
- Placed daily orders for medical supplies.
- Ran and tracked open order reports to ensure on time deliveries.
- Coordinated with nursing staff to find alternative products for out of stock or back ordered items.
- Communicated with suppliers and sales representatives on a regular basis to ensure on time deliveries.
- Optimized stock room space utilization with effective storage and layout strategies.
- Acted as a receiving agent in verifying accuracy of delivered goods, scanning packing slips for purchases and keeping stock room organized.
- Aided in quarterly inventory and ensuring accuracy.
- Analyzed historical demand patterns to create par levels for all regularly ordered items.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of critical supplies, avoiding any operational delays.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT INTERN
Libbey Glass
Toledo, OH
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Processed invoices and ensured accuracy (updated delivery dates, container numbers, and validated pricing).
- Reviewed open order reports and outlined orders on back order or with shipment delays.
- Gained experience using JDE operating system.
- Data entry experience via updating pricing information on thousands of products from suppliers updated pricing reports.
Education
B.S. - Supply Chain Management
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH12.2022
Skills
- Shipping Management
- Supply Management
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Task Prioritization
- Purchasing Strategies
- Inventory Counts
- Multitasking
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability
- Strategic Sourcing
Timeline
Buyer
Wurtec
08.2025 - Current
SUPPLY TECH
Toledo Clinic Ent
12.2022 - 08.2025
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT INTERN
Libbey Glass
01.2022 - 12.2022
B.S. - Supply Chain Management
Bowling Green State University