Open To Work
Ricky Marksberry
1986 S US 42, Lebanon,OH
Summary
Purchasing Agent with 7+ years of experience. Detail-oriented with demonstrated experience building and maintaining vendor relationships while ensuring adequate inventory control to serve production teams in a manufacturing environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Cincinnati Thermal Spray
Cincinnati, Ohio
08.2022 - Current
- Manage procurement process from ordering through delivery for thermal spray materials.
- Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to enhance collaboration and service delivery.
- Analyze purchase requisitions, determine appropriate vendors, negotiate pricing.
- Executed cost-saving strategies to enhance budget efficiency.
- Developed and implemented purchasing strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Analyze market trends to identify potential suppliers and materials.
- Collaborate with production teams to align purchasing with project timelines.
- Research and evaluate suppliers on criteria including price, quality, and reliability to optimize procurement decisions.
- Work with operation managers to ensure production team needs are met.
- Utilize procurement software to streamline purchasing processes and improve accuracy.
- Coordinate monthly inventory audits
- Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers for cost-effective purchasing.
- Coordinate inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels.
Inventory Control Specialist
Ellison Surface Technologies
Hebron, Kentucky
07.2018 - 08.2022
- Analyzed inventory trends to inform purchasing decisions and optimize stock levels.
- Managed inventory through physical counts, variance identification, and record reconciliation to maintain accuracy.
- Received incoming goods, checked paperwork and reviewed merchandise for accuracy against documentation.
- Implemented new procedures for tracking, receiving, counting, and storing items in the warehouse.
- Monitored stocking areas to adjust volumes and storage requirements based on production activity.
- Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering.
- Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
Production Support Technician
Ellison Surface Technologies
Hebron, Kentucky
06.2013 - 08.2016
- Operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions and Technical Plans
- Manufacturing Experience
Education
Bachelor of Science - History
Ball State University
Muncie, IN06-2018
Associate of Science - General Studies
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN06-2013
Skills
- Procurement management
- Supplier evaluation
- Price negotiation
- Inventory analysis
- Procurement software proficiency
- Vendor relationship management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- New vendor setup
- Critical thinking
- Inventory management
- Adaptability
- ERP systems expertise
- Vendor negotiation
- Cost reduction
- Demand forecasting
- Process improvement
- Supply chain optimization
Accomplishments
Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America)
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeSalary Range
$80000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Purchasing Agent
Cincinnati Thermal Spray
08.2022 - Current
Inventory Control Specialist
Ellison Surface Technologies
07.2018 - 08.2022
Production Support Technician
Ellison Surface Technologies
06.2013 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - History
Ball State University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana