John Mann
Savannah,Georgia
Summary
Resourceful Procurement Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in cost reduction strategies, supplier negotiation, and inventory management. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations in fast-paced environments. Committed to leveraging these skills to achieve company goals and streamline procurement processes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Napa Auto Parts
Savannah, GA
06.2015 - Current
- Reviewed and updated suppliers' information such as contact details, payment terms, and performance ratings.
- Analyzed market trends to anticipate future material needs.
- Monitored stock levels and identified purchasing needs.
- Conducted research to identify new potential suppliers based on quality, price, availability, reliability and serviceability criteria.
- Evaluated supplier quotations to determine best value for money products or services.
- Prepared Requests For Proposals to solicit bids from vendors.
- Maintained records of purchases, pricing, and other important data in company databases.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives that resulted in cost savings across multiple categories of spend.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement within the procurement cycle.
- Managed relationships with key suppliers by regularly communicating updates about pricing changes or new products.
- Performed regular reviews of existing contracts to negotiate better terms or reduce costs where possible.
Team Leader
Tractor Supply Company
Statesboro, Georgia
02.2013 - 06.2015
- Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise.
- Completed daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements.
- Maintained daily inventory to facilitate successful material distribution.
Education
BBA -
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05-2017
High School Diploma -
Effingham County High School
Springfield, GA05-2012
Skills
- Proficiency in Excel
- Order Placement
- Product tracking
- Supply chain planning
- Writing and verbal communication
- Supply chain forecasting
- Telephone and email etiquette
- Effective Communication
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Spending oversight
- Process Improvements
- Purchasing Processes
- Strategic Sourcing
- Demand forecasting
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Purchasing
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Napa Auto Parts
06.2015 - Current
Team Leader
Tractor Supply Company
02.2013 - 06.2015
BBA -
Georgia Southern University
High School Diploma -
Effingham County High School