Gregory Romine
Greenfield,WI
Summary
Dynamic purchasing professional with a proven track record at Coyote Enterprise, excelling in supplier relationship management and supply chain optimization. Achieved significant cost savings through strategic sourcing and data-driven decision making. Adept at problem-solving and fostering vendor relationships to enhance operational efficiency and ensure timely product delivery.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Commodity/Strategic Buyer
Blast Cleaning Technologies
01.2022 - Current
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and cost savings.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities in the supply chain.
- Analyzed total cost of ownership factors when evaluating potential suppliers to make informed decision making.
- Developed sourcing strategies to support business growth and expansion plans.
- Improved inventory management with strategic forecasting and demand planning tools.
- Enhanced supplier relationships by negotiating contracts and establishing long-term agreements.
- Reduced supply chain risks through the development of alternative sources and suppliers.
- Ensured uninterrupted supply of critical items by maintaining appropriate safety stock levels and reorder points.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Purchase and maintain Steel Plate, Casting
- Purchase and forecast motors overseas vendors
Purchasing Manager
Coyote Enterprise
07.2012 - 01.2022
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Developed risk management strategies to mitigate potential disruptions in the supply chain.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced lead times.
- Responded to market changes by adjusting procurement strategies, ensuring operational agility.
- Achieved significant improvements in supplier lead times through collaborative planning and forecasting.
- Negotiated long-term contracts with critical suppliers to ensure supply chain stability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Work with vendors to implement a stocking program to secure supply chain run smoothly
Hotel General Manager
Comfort Inn & Suites
06.2010 - 07.2012
- Increased hotel occupancy rates through effective marketing strategies, partnerships with local businesses, and revenue management techniques.
- Developed comprehensive budget plans, closely monitoring expenses and optimizing cost-saving opportunities.
- Managed daily operations for smooth functioning of the hotel, ensuring high-quality standards in all departments.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations as well as health and safety guidelines within all aspects of hotel operations.
- Improved overall guest satisfaction by implementing well-coordinated staff training programs and exceptional customer service initiatives.
- Maximized revenue generation through strategic room pricing, inventory management, and upselling techniques at the front desk.
- Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.
- Take Falling Hotel Scores improve guest satisfaction to above Comfort Inn requirements
Education
Tourism And Hotel Management
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OKSkills
- Supplier relationship management
- Supply chain optimization
- Data-driven decision making
- Global sourcing
- Purchase order management
- Purchasing strategies
- Problem-solving
- Vendor relationships
- Product procurement
- Demand forecasting
- Sourcing strategies
Timeline
Commodity/Strategic Buyer
Blast Cleaning Technologies
01.2022 - Current
Purchasing Manager
Coyote Enterprise
07.2012 - 01.2022
Hotel General Manager
Comfort Inn & Suites
06.2010 - 07.2012
Tourism And Hotel Management
Northeastern State University
Similar Profiles
Michael RossMichael Ross
Shipping and Receiving Forklift Driver at Blast Cleaning TechnologiesShipping and Receiving Forklift Driver at Blast Cleaning Technologies
Sanduni Niwarthana KarunaratneSanduni Niwarthana Karunaratne
Administrative Assistant at master blast cleaning groupAdministrative Assistant at master blast cleaning group
Lina PatiLina Pati
High Pressure Cleaning at fast blast high pressure cleaningHigh Pressure Cleaning at fast blast high pressure cleaning