Microsoft Excel
Matthew Galat
Parts And Purchasing Specialist
Clinton Township,MI
Summary
Dedicated Parts and Purchasing professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Parts and Purchasing Specialist
Linden Management Group
Clinton Township, MI
04.2020 - Current
- Maintained 35%+ profit margin on proposals/quotes submitted to customers.
- Maintained consistent email communication with 300+ stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Reviewed order updates to identify best practices aligned with corporate goals.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
Human Resources and Payroll Specialist
Linden Management Group
Clinton Township, Michigan
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources with over 200 employees.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing and position management practices.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 200+ employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Front Office Manager
Holiday Inn Express
Auburn Hills, Michigan
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities for over 20 employees.
- Reduced workflow inconsistencies by recruiting and hiring capable staff members.
- Saw 15% positive growth in guest satisfaction surveys by standardizing office structures and processes to promote collaboration and increased performance.
- Reviewed guest and staff feedback and made appropriate business adjustments to meet needs and address concerns.
- Managed files and records for guests and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
- Supervised site investigations, reported issues and escalated those that required further assistance.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Hospitality Management
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI 08.2011 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Chippewa Valley High School
Clinton Township, MI 09.2006 - 06.2010
Skills
Pricing structures
Purchasing
Budgeting
Documentation skills
Problem-Solving
Dependable and Responsible
Interpersonal Communication
Data Entry
Cultural Awareness
Software
Google Sheets
Microsoft Outlook
Ventus
Timeline
Parts and Purchasing Specialist
Linden Management Group
04.2020 - Current
Human Resources and Payroll Specialist
Linden Management Group
05.2018 - 04.2020
Front Office Manager
Holiday Inn Express
05.2017 - 05.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Hospitality Management
Macomb Community College
08.2011 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Chippewa Valley High School
09.2006 - 06.2010