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
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager/Trade Relations
P&R Property Consulting Group
03.2018 - 07.2023
Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
Identified and targeted critical procurement issues, saving over $2500
Construction Manager/Purchasing Manager
Lennar Homes
05.2011 - 02.2018
Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
Construction Superintendent
KB Home
03.2004 - 04.2011
Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
Coordinated required inspections with local jurisdictions to identify and quickly resolve any code concerns.
Identified and reviewed proposed change order requests.
Machinist Mate (Submariner)
United States Navy
09.1985 - 03.1995
Inspected, repaired and replaced system components.
Read and interpreted technical documentation.
Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
Education
High School Diploma -
Prescott High School
Prescott, WI
05.1985
Skills
Job Assignments
Operations Management
Trend Analysis
Purchase Order Monitoring
Waste Reduction
Timeline
Purchasing Manager/Trade Relations
P&R Property Consulting Group
03.2018 - 07.2023
Construction Manager/Purchasing Manager
Lennar Homes
05.2011 - 02.2018
Construction Superintendent
KB Home
03.2004 - 04.2011
Machinist Mate (Submariner)
United States Navy
09.1985 - 03.1995
High School Diploma -
Prescott High School
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