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Rick Gamber

Price

Summary

Dynamic Senior Buyer with a proven track record at Intermountain Electronics, excelling in supplier negotiations and relationship management. Achieved significant cost savings through strategic sourcing while enhancing procurement processes. Adept at inventory control and fostering collaboration, driving operational efficiency and team productivity.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Buyer

Intermountain Electronics
11.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in supplier selection and evaluation to optimize procurement processes.
  • Contributed to the analysis of market trends for informed purchasing decisions.
  • Developed relationships with suppliers to improve communication and efficiency in order fulfillment.
  • Maintained accurate records of purchases, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for more effective procurement processes.
  • Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
  • Evaluated supplier proposals objectively, selecting partners based on total value rather than just price alone.
  • Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.

Warehouse, Purchasing, and Business Manager

Rhino Energy LLC - Gentry Mtn Mining
03.2010 - 11.2021
  • Managed budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring accuracy in resource allocation.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental projects, fostering collaboration to meet organizational goals.
  • Led performance reviews, providing constructive feedback to improve team outcomes.
  • Streamlined processes by integrating new technologies, resulting in increased operational effectiveness.
  • Mentored junior staff, promoting skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Conducted risk assessments to mitigate potential challenges affecting business operations.
  • Improved operational workflows by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Increased overall team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing effective leadership.
  • Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing favorable terms for the company while maintaining strong relationships.
  • Oversaw financial operations, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
  • Drafted reports and documents to improve correspondence management, schedule coordination and recordkeeping.
  • Assisted with hiring process and training of new employees.
  • Created, managed, and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
  • Streamlined business processes by implementing new project management tools and techniques.

Warehouse - Back Up Purchaser

Arch Coal
01.2000 - 03.2010
  • Established and maintained relationships with key vendors to ensure reliable supply chains.
  • Developed procurement policies that improved compliance and streamlined purchasing processes.
  • Checked items received against items ordered by verifying receipts.
  • Maintained and reviewed computerized records of items purchased and costs associated with purchases.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Researched suppliers based on availability, quality, selection, and price.
  • Maintained optimal inventory levels for production needs through effective forecasting and planning.
  • Developed strategic sourcing plans to identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
  • Created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
  • Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
  • Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.

Warehouse

Consolidated Coal - Fairmont Supply
01.1995 - 01.2010
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Education

No Degree - Business Administration

Brigham Young University
Mostly Online With Some On Campus

High School Diploma -

Carbon High
Price, UT
05-1991

Skills

  • Supply chain optimization
  • Supplier negotiations
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Influencing skills
  • Records management
  • Researching goods
  • Vendor relations
  • Cost control
  • Purchase order management
  • Purchasing expertise
  • Inventory control

Certification

Certified Purchasing Professional certificate via American Purchasing Society. MSHA Surface Foreman, Dust, and Gas certifications. ATF issued explosives handling, possessor and responsible person license. FIrst responder.

Timeline

Senior Buyer

Intermountain Electronics
11.2021 - Current

Warehouse, Purchasing, and Business Manager

Rhino Energy LLC - Gentry Mtn Mining
03.2010 - 11.2021

Warehouse - Back Up Purchaser

Arch Coal
01.2000 - 03.2010

Warehouse

Consolidated Coal - Fairmont Supply
01.1995 - 01.2010

No Degree - Business Administration

Brigham Young University

High School Diploma -

Carbon High

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