Raymond Howard
Bend,OR
Summary
I am a detail-oriented procurement specialist proudly offering several years' experience in the industry. I excel at tracking and managing inventory and orders to ensure a seamless supply chain during unstable times. I am a hardworking professional who enjoys analyzing inventory usage and vendor performance to achieve optimal inventory levels at acceptable costs. I learned to buy during unstable times and have developed a skill set that is tailored to a post covid world.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Epic Aircraft, LLC
Bend, OR
04.2022 - Current
- Reviewed and updated suppliers' information such as contact details, payment terms, and performance ratings.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for the purchase of required materials and services.
- Analyzed market trends to anticipate future material needs.
- Monitored stock levels and identified purchasing needs.
- Developed strategies for procuring goods and services at the most cost-effective prices.
- Conducted research to identify new potential suppliers based on quality, price, availability, reliability and serviceability criteria.
- Evaluated supplier quotations to determine best value for money products or services.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of items to meet project deadlines.
- Maintained records of purchases, pricing, and other important data in company databases.
- Resolved vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives that resulted in cost savings across multiple categories of spend.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement within the procurement cycle.
- Managed relationships with key suppliers by regularly communicating updates about pricing changes or new products.
- Performed regular reviews of existing contracts to negotiate better terms or reduce costs where possible.
- Prepared and processed purchase orders for supplies, equipment and services.
- Tracked orders and confirmed system lead times, delivery dates and costs.
- Strengthened traceability, developing organization systems for purchase orders, invoices, pricing and reports.
- Mitigated logistics deficiencies, resolved shortages and tracked missed or late deliveries while scheduling and expediting high-priority customers.
Procurement Manager
Red Plate Foods
Bend, OR
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted market research to identify new sources of supply that offered competitive prices.
- Reviewed existing contracts on a regular basis to ensure compliance with company requirements.
- Analyzed purchasing trends and identified opportunities for consolidating orders and leveraging volume discounts.
- Provided guidance on sourcing decisions related to product specifications, materials selection and vendor selection criteria.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all purchases made by the organization including invoices, contracts.
- Researched new products or technologies available in the market that could benefit the organization's operations.
- Certified the company through the Non-GMO Project
- Collaborated with other departments such as engineering or production teams during the development phase of new projects.
- Performed detailed analysis of supplier costs associated with different items purchased by the organization.
- Developed systems for tracking inventory levels at all times so that critical supplies were not depleted unexpectedly.
Buyer Specialist
Whole Food Market
Bend, OR
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Investigated potential issues or discrepancies related to product delivery or payment.
- Provided guidance on purchasing decisions based on industry knowledge and market trends.
- Identified areas where savings could be achieved through more efficient purchasing practices.
- Created reports detailing purchases made, budget spending and other relevant information.
- Maintained accurate records of purchase orders, invoices and shipments.
- Managed inventory levels by analyzing stock requirements against current holdings.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations regarding purchases.
Education
High School Diploma -
Servite Highschool
Anaheim, CA06-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Environmental Science
Oregon State University
Corvallis, ORSkills
- Order Placement
- Effective Communication
- Persuasion skills
- Spending oversight
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Writing and verbal communication
- Supply chain forecasting
- Supply chain planning
- Cost Analysis
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Price Negotiation
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Epic Aircraft, LLC
04.2022 - Current
Procurement Manager
Red Plate Foods
03.2021 - 04.2022
Buyer Specialist
Whole Food Market
09.2018 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Servite Highschool
Some College (No Degree) - Environmental Science
Oregon State University