Philip Schwartz
Purchasing
Hermosa Beach,CA
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs, and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
LEVEL HOSPITALITY GROUP
El Segundo, California
01.2018 - Current
- Responsible for all global sourcing, project budgets, logistics and accounting services.
- Successfully procured over $100 million in hospitality projects and restaurants since the inception.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Developed sales presentations and promotion initiatives to key accounts to drive product sales and increase brand awareness.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Vice President
CANOE HOSPITALITY
El Segundo, California
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Oversight of 30 employees and 50+ projects with a total combined procurement value of 300 million.
- Identified and solved issues with production, workforce and material sourcing to drive business objectives.
- Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
- Resolved issues and recommended actions based on production and compliance reports.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Initiated on-time, under-budget project management to optimize performance.
- Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting company brand and building rapport with prospects and partners.
Director of Purchasing
HIGGINS PURCHASING GROUP
San Francisco, California
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Managed a staff of 6 project managers and 2 assistant project managers.
- Accountable for staff training and development to ensure proper communication with the client, vendor and Hospitality community.
- Oversaw $50 million budget and all purchasing needs for Starwood Hotels
- Identified and targeted critical procurement issues, saving over $50 million in 10 years
- Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Generated budget reports, documents and analysis in CentralSense procurement software for senior management review and approval.
Senior Project Manager
HIGGINS PURCHASING GROUP
San Francisco, California
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Negotiated bids and quotes, sourced globally, purchased, expedited, and installed FF &E for multiple hotel projects with tight deadlines.
- Budget Management: Prepared and managed project budgets upwards of $50 million.
- Logistics, Warehouse, and Installation Management: Ensured the delivery of merchandising to the location in the time and condition specified.
- Vendor Accounts Payable Management: Processed invoices consistently to ensure accurate and timely payments.
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
Purchasing Manager
MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES
Gaithersburg, Maryland
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Established purchasing plans and procedures in accordance with organizational objectives and sourcing strategies.
- Directed and coordinated the activities of 4 buyers.
- Negotiated price, delivery dates, contract terms, warranty terms and vendor managed inventory standards.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Speech/Communication, Business Management
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College Park
01.1989 - 01.1994
Skills
Budget development
Verbal and written communication
Business launch
Relationship building
Negotiation
Contract Management
Project Management
Financial Management
Marketing
Timeline
Owner
LEVEL HOSPITALITY GROUP
01.2018 - Current
Vice President
CANOE HOSPITALITY
01.2015 - 01.2018
Director of Purchasing
HIGGINS PURCHASING GROUP
01.2005 - 01.2015
Senior Project Manager
HIGGINS PURCHASING GROUP
01.1999 - 01.2005
Purchasing Manager
MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES
01.1997 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science Degree - Speech/Communication, Business Management
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College Park
01.1989 - 01.1994