John Bek
San Ramon,CA
Summary
Experienced procurement specialist recognized for strong negotiation skills and effective inventory optimization. Committed to building long-term supplier relationships that enhance quality, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Sef Employed
Menlo Park
04.2004 - Current
- Developed procurement strategies to enhance supplier relationships and reduce costs.
- Managed vendor negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions.
- Oversaw contract management processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Analyzed market trends to inform purchasing decisions and sourcing strategies.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for effective supply chain management initiatives.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and accuracy.
- Trained staff on procurement policies and best practices for operational excellence.
- Evaluated supplier performance to drive improvements in quality and service delivery.
- Identified potential vendors and evaluated them according to price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and sustainability.
- Managed the procurement process from purchase order generation to delivery of goods or services.
- Prepared daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports for supervisor review.
- Prepared reports on purchasing activity including cost savings achieved through negotiations with suppliers.
- Built long-term relationships with company vendors and suppliers to secure optimal prices.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all purchases made by the organization including invoices, contracts.
- Monitored supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery and responsiveness to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
- Investigated discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices received from vendors.
- Delegated tasks to procurement teams to expedite work processes.
- Ordered new materials to prevent shortages and approved delivery details and times.
- Researched and compared vendor and supplier prices to make informed financial decisions.
- Tracked company inventories and recorded item quantities in company databases.
- Reviewed existing company contracts and negotiated contract terms and revisions with vendors.
- Provided guidance on sourcing decisions related to product specifications, materials selection and vendor selection criteria.
- Implemented stock optimization strategies and minimized product loss.
- Collaborated with other departments such as engineering or production teams during the development phase of new projects.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to procurement activities.
- Developed systems for tracking inventory levels at all times so that critical supplies were not depleted unexpectedly.
- Unloaded items from delivery trucks and transported materials to correct facility locations.
- Performed quality control by inspecting materials and disposing of damaged products.
- Performed detailed analysis of supplier costs associated with different items purchased by the organization.
- Assisted in developing departmental policies related to procurement procedures and practices.
- Analyzed purchasing trends and identified opportunities for consolidating orders and leveraging volume discounts.
- Performed risk assessments and forecasts on potential contracts and business decisions.
- Implemented strategies for cost reduction through improved terms of payment or better pricing structures.
- Identified systematic problems and root causes to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
- Settled complex new and existing agreements or statements of work, requests for information and requests for proposals.
- Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
- Verified purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list.
- Coordinated importation of items via ocean and air.
- Collected documentation to assemble new purchase order contract folders.
- Organized and prioritized projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA06-1994
Skills
- Procurement strategy
- Contract negotiation
- Vendor management
- Inventory optimization
- Supplier evaluation
- Supply chain management
- Cost reduction
- Compliance assurance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Project organization
- Data analysis
- Strategic planning
- Contract management
- Market trend awareness
- Verbal and written communication
- Profit and loss analysis
- Financial management
- Sales leadership
- Staff hiring
- Staff management
- Budget development
- Value proposition development
- Client service
- Financial planning
- Administrative oversight
- Budget administration
- Brand strategy planning
- Sales management
- Supply chain optimization
- User experience enhancement
- Relationship building
- Profit and loss
- Product branding
- Business development
- Human resource management
- Business management
- Process optimization
- Cash flow optimization
- Customer relations
- Service quality assurance
- Human resources
- Small business operations
- Operations management
Languages
English
Professional
Korean
Professional
Timeline
Owner
Sef Employed
04.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Management
San Jose State University