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MARK MASTERS

Senior Purchasing Agent
Boyne City,MI

Summary

HR Supervisor I would like to express my interest in the Purchasing Agent (Remote Location) position and pursue the opportunity to apply my expertise in the industry. When reviewing the job description, I was thrilled to discover how well my experience aligns with your needs and requirements. I am drawn to apply because, from reading your company's website, I feel your core mission and culture suit what I offer as a professional. As an adept Senior Buyer, I have a well-rounded background in order placement and refined talents in supply chain forecasting and spending management, which make me an ideal fit for the position. Additionally, I am a proven expert in decision-making skills and a consistent collaborator. My previous roles have strengthened my abilities in collaboration and motivation, as well as my focused attention to detail and high accuracy. I am thrilled at the prospect of bringing my talents to Honeywell . Please contact me at your earliest convenience to further discuss how my work history and personality fit the Procurement Specialist role. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Mark Masters Boyne City MI Summary Talented Senior Buyer with a strong background in making cost-effective purchasing decisions and implementing the procurement process. Accomplished in conducting exhaustive research on potential suppliers, analyzing bid information and making purchases based on pricing and value. Expert in fostering excellent professional relationships and building a network of top suppliers. Analytical Senior Buyer with 25 years of experience conducting in-depth research and negotiating pricing with vendors to purchase various products. Successful in maintaining business relationships with existing vendors and identifying new business opportunities to engage with potential suppliers. Efficient in carefully reviewing pricing, terms and conditions prior to forming agreements.

  • Analytical Senior Buyer with 25 years of experience conducting in-depth research and negotiating pricing with vendors to purchase various products. Successful in maintaining business relationships with existing vendors and identifying new business opportunities to engage with potential suppliers. Efficient in carefully reviewing pricing, terms and conditions prior to forming agreements.
  • Accomplished Senior Buyer offering 25 years of experience in researching and purchasing highly-desirable products to meet consumer needs. Talented in building strong relationships with top suppliers and negotiating prices for best value when making purchases. Expert in maintaining in-depth knowledge of product trends and current market pricing.
  • Analytical Senior Buyer with 25 years of experience conducting in-depth research and negotiating pricing with vendors to purchase various products. Successful in maintaining business relationships with existing vendors and identifying new business opportunities to engage with potential suppliers. Efficient in carefully reviewing pricing, terms and conditions prior to forming agreements.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Buyer

Lexamar Corporation
Boyne City, MI
01.2013 - Current
  • Accurately outlined terms, conditions, delivery deadlines and pricing in purchase orders
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and market demands
  • Led sourcing projects to maintain on-time delivery of purchased materials
  • Audited supplier facilities for processes and quality
  • Oversaw purchasing department by supervising staff and training new employees
  • Worked closely with managers to plan special buys
  • Researched competitors and sourced new vendors
  • Documented purchasing activities, inventory reports and department records
  • Negotiated favorable contracts and determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability, by analyzing data
  • Analyzed sales trends to maximize sales potential
  • Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels
  • Performed detailed reviewed of high and low-performing products
  • Assessed trends and inventory usage to provide maximum product coverage for different time frames
  • Organized inventory for multiple locations and diversified product selections
  • Assessed changes and determined proper courses of action by collaborating with suppliers
  • Built competitive bidding environment with broad range of suppliers
  • Recommended optimal suppliers after qualifying vendors and evaluating proposals
  • Assisted managers in developing promotions to move existing stock.

Purchasing Manager

lwen Tool and Supply 1
Bridgeport, MI
01.2005 - 01.2013
  • Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs
  • Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options
  • Cultivated new vendor relationships using dynamic communication and negotiation skills
  • Maintained appropriate inventory levels to meet personnel and corporate needs
  • Facilitated efficient purchasing and resource availability through monitoring and oversight of all company inventory
  • Determined recurring business needs and maintained necessary inventory levels,
  • Selected and negotiated contracts with supply vendors to obtain top-notch pricing on materials and items
  • Sourced and vetted potential suppliers to provide quality goods on consistent schedules
  • Conducted market research to determine appropriate pricing
  • Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to company and customers
  • Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels
  • Collected operations data and created spreadsheets detailing trends
  • Developed and managed cost reduction and waste elimination policies
  • Developed and executed long-term supply strategy based on sound cost modeling and supplier assessments
  • Conducted regular make or buy analyses to determine most cost-effective method for obtaining necessary materials
  • Evaluated staff performance against expectations
  • Led department meetings to build team cohesiveness and coordinate projects
  • Established training programs
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to correct supplier nonconformance issues and improve process capabilities
  • Recruited and interviewed highly qualified candidates to fill vacancies
  • Implemented robust inspection policies to check quality of all incoming products
  • Executed successful events and trade shows
  • Created new sales and marketing strategies to drive growth
  • Managed continuous improvement strategies by employing Lean approaches.

Education

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Baker College

Skills

Competitor analysis

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Accomplishments

  • Reduced inventory costs by 67% through implementation of multiple process improvements.
  • Earned “Purchasing Manager of the year” award for Dedicated trucking negotiated contract for over $900,000annual savings.
  • Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of labor savings ideas.

Timeline

Senior Buyer

Lexamar Corporation
01.2013 - Current

Purchasing Manager

lwen Tool and Supply 1
01.2005 - 01.2013

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Baker College
MARK MASTERSSenior Purchasing Agent