James Connelly
Carrollton,TX - Texas
Summary
Dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication and planning abilities. Exceptional leader skilled at reducing costs and increasing department efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Bandera Networks
07.2020 - 04.2024
- 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.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
President
The Remote Team
01.2012 - 07.2020
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electromechanical Engineering Technologies
SUNY College of Technology At Alfred
Alfred, NYLogistics And Materials Management
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Purchase Order Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Logistics Coordination
- Vendor Sourcing
- Resourcefulness
- Inventory Management
- Materials Management
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Bandera Networks
07.2020 - 04.2024
President
The Remote Team
01.2012 - 07.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Electromechanical Engineering Technologies
SUNY College of Technology At Alfred
Logistics And Materials Management
Tarrant County College District
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