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Ronald Winson

N. Potomac,MD

Summary

Dynamic procurement leader with a proven track record at NCD - Century Distributors, excelling in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management. Achieved significant cost savings through expert negotiation and streamlined processes, while fostering team development and enhancing supplier performance. Committed to optimizing supply chain efficiency and driving organizational success.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Purchasing

NCD - Century Distributors
02.1999 - Current
  • Developed strategic sourcing plans to identify potential suppliers and achieve best value for the organization.
  • Managed annual budgets for purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines and targets.
  • Led a team of procurement professionals, providing mentorship and fostering career development opportunities.
  • Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
  • Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
  • Established robust vendor management systems for better communication and tracking performance metrics.
  • Enhanced supplier performance with regular evaluations, feedback sessions, and improvement plans.
  • Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced purchasing lead times.
  • Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
  • Conducted market research to stay informed on industry trends, competitor strategies, and emerging technologies in purchasing management.
  • Implemented inventory control measures, reducing stock levels and optimizing warehouse space utilization.
  • Improved supplier lead times through collaborative forecasting efforts.
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
  • Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
  • Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
  • Used Retalix 4.1 to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.

Sales Associate

Century Distributors
02.1991 - 02.1999
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Consumer Economics

University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
05-1990

Skills

  • Supplier relationship management
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Purchase order management
  • New vendor setup

Timeline

Director of Purchasing

NCD - Century Distributors
02.1999 - Current

Sales Associate

Century Distributors
02.1991 - 02.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Consumer Economics

University of Maryland, College Park

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