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Paul Carani

Willoughby,OH

Summary

Dynamic Purchasing Manager with a proven track record at Tetrad Electronics, adept in supplier negotiation and procurement management. Excelled in vendor evaluation, securing cost savings, and fostering team excellence at Advanced Medical Management. Demonstrates strong bid coordination and leadership, achieving significant improvements in profitability and customer satisfaction.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Manager

Tetrad Electronics
03.1997 - 07.2011
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
  • Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
  • Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
  • Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.

Sales/service Mgr

Advanced Medical Management
03.1991 - 02.1996
  • Troubleshot sales and service operations to increase profitability and bring positive organizational change.
  • Promoted a culture of excellence within the sales team by recognizing accomplishments and celebrating successes together as a group.
  • Established schedules to improve service and reduce labor costs, promoting customer satisfaction.
  • Utilized Software to adjust and monitor employee payroll, document sales and maintain budgets.
  • Accomplished financial objectives by preparing annual budgets, forecasting requirements, scheduling expenditures and analyzing variances using Software.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Business Administration

Kent State University
Kent, OH
04.1970

Skills

  • Supplier negotiation
  • Vendor evaluation
  • Bid coordination
  • Procurement Management Skills

Timeline

Purchasing Manager

Tetrad Electronics
03.1997 - 07.2011

Sales/service Mgr

Advanced Medical Management
03.1991 - 02.1996

Bachelor Of Science - Business Administration

Kent State University
Paul Carani