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Ryan Stanczak
Roseville,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented Purchasing Manager with a strong focus on price negotiation and supplier relationship management. Committed to driving cost efficiencies while ensuring timely delivery and product availability through strategic vendor partnerships. Sourced best possible pricing from a wide array of different vendors. Talked directly with different company reps to get things done quickly and correctly.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Warren Pipe and Supply
Fraser, MI
05.2019 - 07.2026
- Led procurement strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key vendors to ensure product availability.
- Analyzed market trends to inform purchasing decisions and mitigate risks.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms.
Construction Worker
D & J Contracting
Clinton Township, MI
06.2012 - 12.2015
- Operated heavy machinery and tools to execute construction tasks efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project deadlines were met consistently.
- Managed site cleanliness and organization to promote a safe working environment.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Operated heavy machinery efficiently, ensuring timely progress on construction projects while minimizing risk of accidents or damage.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
Aviation Ordnanceman
United States Navy
Virginia Beach, VA
10.2008 - 10.2012
- Supervised ordnance loading operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
- Trained junior personnel on proper handling and storage of explosive materials, enhancing team efficiency.
- Conducted routine inspections of ordnance equipment to maintain operational readiness and safety standards.
- Developed training programs for new recruits, improving retention of safety procedures and technical skills.
- Led incident response drills, reinforcing emergency protocols among team members to ensure preparedness.
- Worked closely with crew members in intense, quickly changing and dangerous environments.
- Maintained high levels of readiness by participating in regular training exercises simulating real-world combat scenarios involving aviation ordnance usage.
- Received, inspected, packaged, stored, handled and processed weapon shipments.
- Expedited mission preparation by assisting in the timely requisition, receipt, and issue of aviation ordnance materials.
- Reduced downtime by performing preventative maintenance on assigned weapons systems, ensuring optimal performance during missions.
- Ensured strict compliance with safety regulations during ordnance storage activities to minimize risks associated with hazardous materials handling.
Education
High School Diploma -
Macomb Community College
Warren, MISkills
- Purchase order management
- Supplier relationship management
- Supply chain management
- Vendor relationship management
- New vendor setup
- Vendor sourcing
- Cost reduction
- Price negotiation
- Meticulous eye for detail
- Customer service
- Purchase orders
- Inventory management
Interests
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Warren Pipe and Supply
05.2019 - 07.2026
Construction Worker
D & J Contracting
06.2012 - 12.2015
Aviation Ordnanceman
United States Navy
10.2008 - 10.2012
High School Diploma -
Macomb Community College