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Desired Job Title
Parts Specialist/Senior BuyerPurchasing BuyerWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridLocation: Chepachet, RI
Open to relocation: Yes
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Harold Sahl
Chepachet
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Summary
Results-driven parts specialist with 20 years of experience in parts procurement and inventory management. Demonstrated success in managing vendor relationships to enhance operational efficiency. Collaborated across departments to meet customer needs effectively.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Parts Specialist/Senior Buyer
East Coast Energy Systems
Marlboro
02.2003 - 01.2026
- Placed orders with suppliers to receive necessary components.
- Drafted purchase orders, reviewed invoices, and negotiated agreements with vendors to secure favorable terms.
- Accurately outlined terms, conditions, delivery deadlines and pricing on purchase orders.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchased items including pricing, quantity ordered, lead times.
- Utilized ERP systems for purchase order processing, tracking, and inventory management.
- Optimized team effectiveness by personally working with new hires on purchasing procedure.
- Researched pricing, availability, compatibility and other factors related to purchasing decisions.
- Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.
- Evaluated quotations received from prospective suppliers to award purchase orders.
- Inspected and verified incoming parts for accuracy against PO, delivery notes, and packing slips.
- Managed inventory of parts and levels to ensure adequate supply across multiple warehouses and locations.
- Analyzed existing inventories to determine which items should be reordered or discontinued from stock lists.
- Performed yearly audit of warehouses to verify proper stocking levels.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities through bulk purchases and alternative products, contributing to budget efficiency.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring accurate and timely fulfillment of orders to maintain supply chain integrity.
- Monitored vendor performance and addressed any issues in a timely manner.
- Conducted meetings with key suppliers to discuss upcoming projects and review performance.
- Coordinated with logistics team members regarding purchased items.
- Worked closely with finance department and vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to clarify material requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stoughton High School
Stoughton, MA05-1992
Skills
- Parts procurement
- Purchase order processing
- Inventory management
- Supplier negotiation
- Vendor management
- Cost analysis
- Inventory auditing
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Written communication
Timeline
Parts Specialist/Senior Buyer
East Coast Energy Systems
02.2003 - 01.2026
High School Diploma -
Stoughton High School