Paul Spillane
Marblehead,Massachusetts
Summary
Dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication and planning abilities. Exceptional leader skilled at reducing costs and increasing department efficiency. Accomplished Purchasing Manager with history of overseeing procurement operations. Strategic planner offering demonstrated track record and core strengths in key relationship management and inventory management coupled with persuasive contract negotiation skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Brockway-Smith Company
08.2008 - 10.2023
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Used DMSI / Agility procurement software to monitor stock replenishment needs.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess stock levels.
- Generated monthly purchase reports and analysis in Adaptive Insights Sales for senior management review.
- Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost saving opportunities.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
- Completed monthly profit and loss performance reports.
- Identified and targeted critical procurement reductions, saving over $20M in reduced inventory costs in 2023.
Plant Manager
Brockway-Smith Company
05.1994 - 08.2008
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
- Oversaw daily operations of 250,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA05.1980
Skills
- Distribution Experience
- Price Negotiation
- Reporting Knowledge
- Bid Process Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Procurement Expertise
- Profit and Loss Understanding
- New Vendor Setup
- Quality Assurance Standards
- Financial Acumen
- Professional Demeanor
- Operations Management
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Brockway-Smith Company
08.2008 - 10.2023
Plant Manager
Brockway-Smith Company
05.1994 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Merrimack College
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