Joseph Hill
Euless,TX
Summary
Accomplished Senior Buyer and Purchasing Manager with a proven track record at EFJohnson and NEC America Inc, specializing in supply chain optimization and fostering robust supplier relationships. Expert in leveraging ERP system knowledge and strategic sourcing to achieve significant cost savings. Renowned for enhancing procurement efficiency and mentoring teams for peak performance.
Professional buyer with strong track record in procurement and supply chain management. Known for building effective supplier relationships, negotiating favorable terms, and ensuring timely delivery of quality products. Highly collaborative, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently delivers results that drive organizational success. Skilled in strategic sourcing, contract management, and inventory optimization.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
EFJohnson
11.2017 - 04.2022
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for more effective procurement processes.
- Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
- Optimized inventory management practices, reducing excess stock and minimizing carrying costs.
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
- Reduced lead times by closely monitoring inventory levels and forecasting demand accurately.
- Evaluated supplier proposals objectively, selecting partners based on total value rather than just price alone.
- Led procurement team by training staff and overseeing purchasing decisions.
Purchasing Manager
NEC America Inc
08.1988 - 04.2022
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Used Software to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Trained junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced lead times.
- Conducted supplier audits to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Reduced material costs by negotiating favorable terms with suppliers.
Education
Business Science - Marketing
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TXBusiness
Richland College
Dallas, TXSkills
- ERP System Knowledge
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Supplier Negotiations
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Purchasing strategy
- Industry Expertise
- Customer Focus
- Vendor Relations
Timeline
Senior Buyer
EFJohnson
11.2017 - 04.2022
Purchasing Manager
NEC America Inc
08.1988 - 04.2022
Business Science - Marketing
The University of Texas At Dallas
Business
Richland College