Michael Sommerville
Bronx,NY
Summary
Results-driven Inventory and Purchasing Manager well-versed in finding top vendors, negotiating favorable contracts and managing large budgets. Great financial acumen and understanding of recordkeeping requirements. Accomplished builder of professional relationships and good business practice.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
BronxPro Real Estate Group
03.2023 - Current
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Dispatched maintenance and property repairs as needed
- Used RealPage and Sage to authorize and monitor purchase orders and service request.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Material and janitorial supply orders for 85 building real estate portfolio
Inventory Manager
Diego Beekman Mutual Housing
07.2016 - 04.2022
- Oversee maintenance supplies for 1,200+ unit/38 residential building site
- Successful management of $22,000 monthly supply budget
- Utilize Yardi management system to manage, issue and order all inventory and equipment as per guidelines
- Ensure that warehouse and storage locations are properly stocked and levels are maintained in accordance with current site activities
- Conduct and perform regular warehouse and vehicle inventories
- Established relationships with vendors and establish accounts as well
Associate /Shipping & Receiving Assistant Manager
NIKETOWN
01.2003 - 11.2015
- Input task hours/schedules/ weekly zones for 20+ employees
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Assisted staff in shipping processes such as proper handling and storage.
- Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork and other documentation for accuracy.
- Packed and labeled boxes with maximum efficiency.
Education
No Degree - Communications
ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
BENJAMIN BANNEKER ACADEMY
06.1997
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Video Conferencing Software (Zoom)
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
- Yardi,Sage, RealPage
- Google Suite
- Contract & Pricing Negotiation
- Vendor Relations
- Warehouse Management
- Purchase Order Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Inventory Coordination
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
BronxPro Real Estate Group
03.2023 - Current
Inventory Manager
Diego Beekman Mutual Housing
07.2016 - 04.2022
Associate /Shipping & Receiving Assistant Manager
NIKETOWN
01.2003 - 11.2015
No Degree - Communications
ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
BENJAMIN BANNEKER ACADEMY