Ryan Welsh
East Greenville,PA
Summary
Resourceful Purchasing Agent responsibly and proficiently procures materials necessary for operations. Performs detailed cost analyses and negotiates with vendors using skilled problem-solving abilities. Experienced evaluator of supplier performance and maintains constant awareness of inventory levels.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Purchasing Agent
H&K Group Inc.
06.2016 - Current
- In charge of purchasing items for asphalt plants, quarries, HVAC, electrical and the corporate vehicle fleet.
- Trained coworker on purchasing procedures, obtaining quotes and achieving the best pricing for items.
- Negotiated best possible price plan for one of our general goods supplier.
- Navigated supply chain issues during pandemic.
- Covered day to day operations of our warehouse for a combined 6 months, utilizing our forklift and maintaining stock.
- Regularly meet with and continue vendor relations.
- Handle accounting and invoicing issues while maintaining a close relationship with our AP department.
- Wrote multiple SOP's to help teach new team members and create a universal procedure.
- Assisted manager in implementing company credit cards and Amazon account.
- Innovated new processes and helped streamline purchasing while coordinating with manager and team members.
19D Cavalry Scout
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
08.2008 - 08.2020
- Operated wheeled and tracked vehicles and communications equipment.
- Educated newer members on platoon inner workings, answered questions and provided advice on daily duties.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Communicated updates on task completion to supervisors, maintaining smooth operations.
- Developed, resourced and executed squad's various strength and training strategies to improve mission readiness in tactical fields.
- Managed team, squad and platoon levels of troops.
- Trained support units and troops within unit on basic and advanced soldiering skills.
- Maintained hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of equipment while leading and being responsible for troops.
Education
High School Diploma -
Quakertown Community High School
Quakertown, PA06.2009
Skills
- Inventory Sourcing
- Materials Purchasing
- Purchasing Strategies Development
- Purchasing for Manufacturing
- Negotiation
- Purchase Order Reconciliation
- Source Vendors
- Waste Reduction
- Capital Expenditures
Timeline
Maintenance Purchasing Agent
H&K Group Inc.
06.2016 - Current
19D Cavalry Scout
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
08.2008 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Quakertown Community High School