Nick Shemchuk
Epping
Summary
Purchasing Manager with a proven track record at Aubin Woodworking, adept at optimizing supply chain management and enhancing vendor relationships. Skilled in purchase order management and inventory optimization, I successfully implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, achieving significant cost reductions while fostering collaboration across teams to drive operational efficiency. Well versed in Quickbooks and Excel.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
The Woodworks
03.2025 - Current
- Managed purchase orders and vendor communications to ensure timely supply delivery.
- Assisted in evaluating supplier performance and negotiating terms for cost-effective procurement.
- Coordinated inventory levels and monitored stock discrepancies to optimize purchasing decisions.
- Analyzed market trends to identify potential savings and enhance procurement strategies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align procurement efforts with project timelines and budgets.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
Purchasing Manager
Aubin Woodworking
12.2019 - 03.2025
- Supported the development of purchasing policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory management systems to maintain accuracy and compliance.
- Participated in training sessions on procurement software to enhance team capabilities and efficiency.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing overall purchasing costs.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting techniques and just-in-time purchasing strategies.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Conducted regular spend analysis reviews to identify opportunities for cost optimization within various categories.
- Evaluated supplier performance through regular audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual terms.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities in the supply chain.
Buyer Manager
Rustic Crust
04.2017 - 10.2019
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
- Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
Education
Associate of Science - Science
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA06-2002
Skills
- Purchase order management
- Supplier relationship management
- Vendor relationship management
- Supply chain management
- Analyze Contractor Prints
- Moderate knowledge of Excel
- Inventory Management
- Material Troubleshooting
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
The Woodworks
03.2025 - Current
Purchasing Manager
Aubin Woodworking
12.2019 - 03.2025
Buyer Manager
Rustic Crust
04.2017 - 10.2019
Associate of Science - Science
Mount Wachusett Community College