Michael Sullivan
West Haven,Connecticut
Summary
Quality-focused Purchasing Manager familiar with vendor sourcing and vetting, contract negotiation and budget administration. Strong understanding of financial processes and requirements for accurate and thorough recordkeeping.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Purchasing
TPA Books INC.
New Haven, CT
03.2020 - Current
- Managed inventory for a wide range of 2,000+ skus
- Successfully controlled expenses related to cost of goods sold at both locations by keeping them below 34%, including non-profitable departments like food, beverage, and retail.
- Managed and nurtured professional relationships with a diverse range of 30+ vendors.
- Ensured efficient management of inventory through coordinating and leading bi-weekly audits at multiple locations.
- Consistently sourced and obtained competitive pricing for all goods
Accounts Payable Specialist
Atticus Bakery
New Haven, CT
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained up-to-date and accurate accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions
- Paid vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal id numbers, scheduling, and preparing checks, and resolving purchase orders, contracts, invoices, or payment discrepancies and documentation
- Verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions and following up on discrepancies
- Was transferred from our sister company due to Covid-19
Kitchen Manager, Shift Supervisor
TPA Books INC.
New Haven, CT
03.2014 - 06.2017
- Managed cost of goods sold, labor cost, and set budgeting goals
- Maintained a supplier database and purchasing records, and secured a steady supply chain
- Complied accurate weekly inventory records for multiple locations
- Built relationships with vendors and negotiated pricing
- Data entry for accounts payable and coordinating payments.
Education
Post Baccalaureate - Accounting
Post University
01.2022
B.S. Business Administration - Finance
Southern Connecticut State University
12.2017
Skills
- Extensive Management Experience
- Business Development Experience
- Business to Business Relationship Management
- Inventory Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Price Negotiation
- Market Research and Analysis
- Proficiency in Excel and MS Office
- Results Oriented, Analytically Driven
- Strong Customer Service Skills
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Cost-reduction strategies
Activities And Volunteer Experience
- SCSU Women’s Rugby, Head Coach, 2019-Present
- New Haven Rugby Football Club, Executive Board Member, 2018-Present
- Northbound Rescue, Voting Board Member, 2017-Present
Timeline
Director of Purchasing
TPA Books INC.
03.2020 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialist
Atticus Bakery
03.2020 - 01.2021
Kitchen Manager, Shift Supervisor
TPA Books INC.
03.2014 - 06.2017
Post Baccalaureate - Accounting
Post University
B.S. Business Administration - Finance
Southern Connecticut State University