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Keith Carpenter
South Glens Falls
Summary
Diligent Purchasing Manager with proven ability to manage vendor relationships and streamline procurement processes. Demonstrated success in negotiating favorable terms and ensuring timely delivery of goods. Expertise in inventory management and cost control.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Pad Print Machinery of Vermont
04.2004 - 07.2026
- Managed overall purchasing operations.
- Developed and implemented procurement strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with quality standards and delivery timelines.
- Developed solutions for inventory management, vendor approval, purchasing, and cost savings, improving lead times and streamlining inventory and purchasing processes.
- Streamlined procurement processes through the implementation of automated systems and tools.
- Ensured order quality for high-volume printer manufacturing warehouse.
- Pulled and checked orders for accuracy, ensuring proper shipping and merchandise quality prior to dispatch.
- Actively involved in inventory management and organization.
- Review and file all accompanying paperwork.
Inventory, Shipping & Receiving
Ames Electro
02.2003 - 03.2004
- Coordinated shipping and receiving operations to maintain precise inventory levels.
- Oversaw inventory control processes, ensuring accuracy and minimizing discrepancies.
- Completed OSHA training for forklift operation and safety procedures.
Education
Cybersecurity and Networking - College
SUNY Adirondack
Queensbury, NY07-2026
business management - undefined
Lake City Community College
Lake City, FL01-2000
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Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO01-1998
Skills
- Procurement
- Sourcing
- Supplier management
- Supplier relationship management
- Inventory control
- Logistics management
- Supply chain
- Project Coordination
- Purchase order management
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Continuous improvement
- Process improvement
- Negotiation
- Team Management
- Communication skills
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- 22 years in purchasing, inventory management, and shipping and receiving experience, and nearly ten years of experience in warehouse operations.
- Vendor relationship optimization.
- Process development in material allocation.
- Complex problem resolution and strategic planning.
- Project management and creative problem-solving.
- Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Expense control reporting, purchasing history, inventory levels and sales history to upper management.
- COMPUTER SKILLS
- Computer Proficient in Windows XP, Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, MAS200
- Basic proprietary inventory management systems, Internet
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Pad Print Machinery of Vermont
04.2004 - 07.2026
Inventory, Shipping & Receiving
Ames Electro
02.2003 - 03.2004
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Northwest Missouri State University
business management - undefined
Lake City Community College
Cybersecurity and Networking - College
SUNY Adirondack