Raymond Grimm
Connellsville,PA
Summary
Skilled Sourcing Specialist adept at overseeing bidding processes, documentation and reporting. Disciplined professional with strong communication, organizational and planning abilities. Offering 28 years of experience in materials handling .
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Materials Handler/Lead Purchasing Specialist
Summit Machine
Scottdale, PA
02.1995 - Current
- Sourced and evaluated vendors to meet purchasing needs.
- Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options.
- Cultivated vendor relationships through effective communication and negotiation.
- Selected and negotiated contracts with supply vendors to obtain top-notch pricing on materials and items.
- Negotiated, renegotiated and administered contracts with suppliers and vendors.
- Prepared purchase orders, solicited bid proposals and reviewed requisitions for goods and services.
- Collaborated with management to assess materials needs and look for improved options to better meet changing demands.
- Determined recurring business needs and maintained necessary inventory levels.
- Adjusted inventory levels to support personnel and corporate requirements.
- Streamlined purchasing and resource availability through monitoring and oversight of company profit
- Maintained and reviewed computerized or manual records of purchased items, costs and inventories.
- Sought out and evaluated vendors, negotiated prices and completed contracts.
- Monitored incoming deliveries to ensure timely arrival and accuracy.
- Distributed correctly sized materials to ensure job specifications were met.
- Identified cost reduction opportunities and enhanced productivity.
Laborer
Nicholson Lumber
Normalville, PA
06.1992 - 02.1995
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Executed various physical labor tasks, including lifting and carrying materials on job sites.
- Operated and maintained hand and power tools, ensuring safety and functionality.
- Followed oral and written directions to ensure tasks were executed accurately.
- Performed lubrication and cleaning of machinery and tools to ensure optimal performance and reduce wear.
Education
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA 04.1996 - 06.1997
High School Diploma -
Connellsville Area Senior High School
Connellsville, PAAuto Body
Connellsville Vocational Technology Centerr
Connellsville, PASkills
- Inventory Management Skills
- Logistics Coordination
- Inventory Coordination
- Order Placement
- Supplier Relations
- Vendor management
- Distribution
- Documentation Requirements
- Safety
- Problem Resolution
- Planning & Organizing
- Organizational Skills
- Team Building
- Communication skills
- Active Listening
- Writing communication
- Relationship Building
References
- Upon request
Timeline
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
Westmoreland County Community College
04.1996 - 06.1997
Materials Handler/Lead Purchasing Specialist
Summit Machine
02.1995 - Current
Laborer
Nicholson Lumber
06.1992 - 02.1995
High School Diploma -
Connellsville Area Senior High School
Auto Body
Connellsville Vocational Technology Centerr