Jamie M Thomas
Torrance,CA
Summary
Results-oriented Director of Purchasing known for effective vendor management and cost control. Expertise in negotiating contracts and optimizing supply chains, ready to leverage skills to enhance operational efficiency and support business objectives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Purchasing
Davexlabs LLC
Santa Monica , CA
08.2007 - Current
- Develop and implement strategies to ensure cost-effective purchasing
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain the best terms and conditions
- Manage vendor relationships to ensure optimal pricing and supply reliability
- Negotiate terms and conditions with vendors to secure favorable contract agreements
- Developed purchasing policies to optimize inventory management and reduce costs
- Analyzed market data to identify opportunities for cost-saving initiatives
- Lead, coach and develop a team of purchasing professionals to ensure best practices
- Resolve issues arising from defective material received from suppliers by coordinating returns and replacements within stipulated timelines
- Collaborate with internal departments such as finance, logistics, marketing, sales to identify needs and provide solutions related to purchasing issues
- Collaborate with other departments to understand their purchasing requirements for new launches
- Maintain accurate records of all purchases including invoices, receipts, product descriptions, BOM's, Item Master
- Strong negotiations skills and ability to manage vendor relationships
- Established relationships with key vendors, ensuring quality products and services are delivered on time at competitive prices
- Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to ensure best value for the organization
- Source new vendors for purchasing needs
- Identified dead inventory and created solutions for excess liquidation through creative inventory management solutions
- Manage new product launches, tech transfers and packaging updates
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage vendor relationships
Purchasing Manager
Circle of Friends
Santa Monica, CA
11.2004 - 08.2007
- Developed and implemented strategic purchasing plans to meet company objectives
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of quality products
- Reviewed purchase orders and ensured accuracy of information, such as pricing, payment terms and delivery dates
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs and all product launches
- Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options
- Collaborated with finance teams to monitor budgets and expenditures effectively
- Researched new sources for supplies, materials and services in order to reduce costs and improve efficiency
- Led sustainability initiatives in procurement practices to support environmental and social goals
- Structured and prioritized projects to ensure timely completion and alignment with company goals
- Managed New Product launches
- Relaunched entire professional category
Skills
- Purchasing strategy
- Vendor management
- Cost analysis
- Demand forecasting
- Global sourcing
- Budget planning, monitoring and cost control
- Inventory management
- Inventory structure
- Project prioritization
- Reporting
- Pricing structures
- Policy improvements
- Promotional services management
- Problem solving
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Customer relations
- Conflict resolution
- Self-Directed
Timeline
Director of Purchasing
Davexlabs LLC
08.2007 - Current
Purchasing Manager
Circle of Friends
11.2004 - 08.2007