JORDAN KLUTZ
Procurement Specialist
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Results-driven procurement and supply chain specialist with 7 years of combined experience in manufacturing operations, purchasing, and supplier management. Skilled in sourcing, cost reduction, vendor negotiations, and materials planning to ensure efficient and cost-effective production. Known for strong communication skills, cross-functional collaboration, and an analytical approach to improving procurement processes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
02.2023 - 11.2025
- Managed vendor relationships to optimize procurement processes and ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Analyzed market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities in supplier negotiations.
- Developed and maintained procurement documentation to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
- Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for sourcing projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Utilized Macola ERP system to manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and monitor supplier data accuracy.
Senior Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Bothell, WA
07.2019 - 02.2023
- Balanced production, operating costs and safety concerns through continuous system regulation.
- Completed work according to schedule and assisted other manufacturing lines who were behind.
- Assessed materials, parts and final products for quality, and removed defects.
- Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for mechanical operations.
- Supported management decision-making by compiling operational and production data into daily logs.
Customer Service Area Supervisor
Kohl's
Hillsboro, Oregon
06.2017 - 11.2020
- As a Customer Service Area Supervisor I was in charge of keeping my departments clean, well merchandised, well stocked, and set to the correct guidelines of our store specifics.
- Oversaw two department manager's and around 10-15 associates on any given day.
- When I'm not in one of my departments, I helped run the store as the active manager on duty (helping customers, answering questions, developing and coaching associates, soliciting credit, and much more).
- I closed and opened the store periodically depending on business needs.
- Determined performance benchmarks and completed ongoing evaluation of employee work.
Assistant Manager
Designer Shoe Warehouse
Hillsboro, Oregon
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Promoted business strategy by implementing improvements based on guest feedback.
- Coordinated weekly conferences with store associates to communicate sales and customer service goals.
- Reviewed sales and merchandising reports to achieve profit goals, reduce back stock and predict sales.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired individuals who would bring passion and dedication to the positions at hand.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rex Putnam High School
Milwaukie, OR2010
Skills
- Strategic sourcing & RFQ's
- Cost analysis and savings initiatives
- Vendor & supplier relationship management
- Inventory control & materials optimization
- ERP systems (Macola)
- Production support & shortage mitigation
- Cross-functional communiction
- Microsoft office & data reporting
- Telephone and email etiquette
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
02.2023 - 11.2025
Senior Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific
07.2019 - 02.2023
Customer Service Area Supervisor
Kohl's
06.2017 - 11.2020
Assistant Manager
Designer Shoe Warehouse
09.2015 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Rex Putnam High School