Raymond Kovarik
Strongsville,OH
Summary
High-achieving, motivated purchaser with over 10 years of extensive experience in procurement. Eager to take on a position within the company and help kick off a more productive lifestyle for your business. Adept at negotiating contracts, analyzing market trends, and ensuring compliance to drive cost savings and efficiency. Familiar with vendor management and supply chain practices. strong ability to collaborate with teams and ensure timely delivery of goods.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
Leonard Interior Supply Inc
Columbia Station, Ohio
06.2016 - 10.2026
- Monitored purchase order status and followed up on progress for each PO, facilitating timely delivery of materials.
- Submitted purchase orders to approved vendors and manufacturers, ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
- Resolved pricing discrepancies and assisted with price issue corrections.
- Coordinated vendor rebates to ensure timely processing and maximize cost recovery.
- Monitored and updated pricing information to reflect market changes.
- Analyzed market trends to identify optimal purchasing times for materials.
- IMPROVED OVERALL OUTLOOK BY 20%
Inside Sales Coordinator
Prime Source Building Products
Strongsville, Ohio
10.2004 - 04.2014
- Processed purchase orders and sales quotes for contractors and distributors.
- Communicated order status, pricing, and product availability with customers and branches.
- Resolved shipment issues with warehouse, freight, and vendor teams.
- Entered customer data and sales records into CRM/SAP systems.
- Supported account managers with bid preparation and product sourcing requests.
- Maintained accurate documentation for orders, returns, and customer correspondence.
- Answered customers' questions about products, prices, and availability.
- Educated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits.
- Followed up with customer to identify and resolve service, account, or technical issues and maintain satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brunswick High School
Brunswick, OHSome College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Business Training
Dallas, TXSkills
- Purchase order management
- Vendor management
- Procurement coordination
- Rebate processing
- Supplier relations
- Supplier evaluation
- Pricing analysis
- Cost control
- Cost reduction strategies
- Contract negotiation
- Inventory planning
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist
Leonard Interior Supply Inc
06.2016 - 10.2026
Inside Sales Coordinator
Prime Source Building Products
10.2004 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
Brunswick High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Business Training