Nathan Beauchamp
Canton,MI
Summary
Experienced Material Buyer offering over a 20-year background identifying and procuring materials and goods. Expertise in supply chain management, inventory control and inventory management. Self-directed and independent professional proficient in various ERP platforms coupled with familiarity of purchasing contracts as well as trade partners. Skillful in negotiating with suppliers and appropriately distributing materials, parts and equipment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Digested Organics, LLC. A Mott Company
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Oversee company supply chain of six to seven figure projects.
- Promote supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Manage RFI, RFQ, and PO's based off custom Bill of Material.
- Manage inventory levels to mitigate excess surplus and meet financial budgets.
- Update Finance team on receivables to align financial budgets and goals.
- Collaborate with Design and Engineering on design accuracy before component sourcing.
- Partner with Fabrication and Electrical teams, so purchased components are accounted for and ready to be installed.
- Update Project Managers on component costs, lead times, and unforeseen issues that may disrupt custom build.
- Work closely with multi-state field service teams on procurement needs and deliveries.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Act as a Logistics manager working closely with freight broker when scheduling material pickup/delivery.
Lead Purchasing/Materials Control Coordinator
Valassis Communication, Inc
02.2014 - 01.2023
- Act as lead purchasing and sourcing advisor for main production areas and support departments
- Analyze inventory and optimize necessary stock levels
- Guided departmental team projects, managed progress, milestones and KPI's
- Collaborate on cross-functional teams to achieve process improvements and production enhancements
- Point of contact for corporate finance on procurement expenditures and payment cycles
- Develop and maintain partnerships with OEM, MRO, and preferred suppliers base
- Evaluate and manage supplier terms and conditions
- Analyze supplier expenses and prepare financial reports for senior leadership
- Foster facility capabilities and promote associate contribution to further production demands and client satisfaction.
Purchasing/Materials Controls Coordinator
Valassis Communication, Inc
03.1998 - 01.2014
- Managing over $1.75 million in inventory capital
- Responsible for material procurement for division
- Direct communication with a comprehensive supplier base including OEM and MRO suppliers
- Responsible for sourcing materials, analyzing supplier costs, efficient lead times for MRO and OEM equipment and production supplies
- Create financial reports emphasizing costs associated with materials followed up by objectives aimed at reducing cost and lean inventory
- Worked in a team environment focusing on cost reduction, inventory consolidation, as well as a key component in supporting the production area
- Managed vendor payment processes/invoicing through multiple software platforms as well as monthly card reconciliation
- Handled departmental timesheets and scheduling
- Managed incoming deliverables to meet production and schedule deadlines
- Worked exclusively with Technical Service team to mitigate production downtime and furnish sufficient materials for preventative maintenance schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Organization Administration -
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI12.2008
Henry Ford Community College
Dearborn, MI01.2004
Skills
- Purchasing expertise
- Purchase Order Management
- Materials sourcing
- Purchasing strategies
- Pricing negotiations
- Vendor Relations
- Recordkeeping skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Cost Analysis
- Terms and Conditions
- Inventory Monitoring
- Business understanding
- Database Maintenance
- Relationship Building
- Vendor coordination
- Customer Service
- Delivery Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- ERP Systems
- Negotiation
Timeline
Buyer
Digested Organics, LLC. A Mott Company
06.2023 - 07.2024
Lead Purchasing/Materials Control Coordinator
Valassis Communication, Inc
02.2014 - 01.2023
Purchasing/Materials Controls Coordinator
Valassis Communication, Inc
03.1998 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science in Organization Administration -
Central Michigan University
Henry Ford Community College
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