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Philip Lampher

SOUTH BELOIT,IL

Summary

Dynamic Purchasing Manager with a proven track record at LeMans Corporation, excelling in supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing. Achieved significant cost savings through effective price negotiation and developed robust inventory control measures, enhancing cash flow. Committed to continuous improvement and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Manager

LeMans Corporation
07.2007 - Current
  • 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.
  • Championed a culture of continuous learning within the purchasing department by providing ongoing skill development opportunities and keeping abreast of industry trends and best practices.
  • Aligned purchasing strategies with overarching company objectives through close collaboration with executive leadership and other key functional areas.
  • Increased efficiency in inventory management by implementing effective purchasing strategies and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
  • Established robust inventory control measures to prevent stockouts or excess inventory, resulting in improved cash flow and reduced carrying costs.
  • Developed comprehensive forecasting models to accurately predict future inventory needs, enabling more informed purchasing decisions and optimized resource allocation.

Education

South Beloit High School
South Beloit, IL

Skills

  • Purchase order management
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Supply chain management
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Inventory coordination
  • New vendor setup
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Logistics coordination
  • Cost reduction
  • Project management
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Strategic planning
  • Price negotiation
  • Vendor evaluation
  • Pricing structures
  • Supplier performance evaluation
  • Supplier relations

Accomplishments

Awarded multiple Chrome Consultant awards

Worked with suppliers for new product development to meet current trends

Assisted with products to install on Lemans catalog bikes

Helped launch new products to the market by aligning the release simultaneously with Sales Rep samples, Flyers, and Lemans magazine articles


Timeline

Purchasing Manager

LeMans Corporation
07.2007 - Current

South Beloit High School

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