Sam Brookshire
Spartanburg,South Carolina
Summary
Talented Purchasing Manager 6+ years of experience managing and improving procurement operations. Successfully forging strong vendor contracts, sourcing quality products and reducing costs. Experienced purchasing professional with top-notch leadership, program management and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies, reduces waste and supports business needs with efficient, high-quality materials. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
BMW
10.2018 - Current
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Identified and targeted critical procurement issues, saving over 600k.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
Production Manager
BMW Manufacturing
01.2012 - Current
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Checked meters and interpreted readings to assess functionality of gas retrieval systems.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
Infantryman (11B)
United States Army
12.2004 - 12.2012
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Helped restore war-torn areas by contributing to reconstruction operations.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Used modern communication systems to relay orders to squad members.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize squad efficiency.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
- Coordinated with allied forces to achieve mission objectives.
- Led soldiers through successful engagements with enemy forces.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
- Applied first aid to squad members at camps and on battlefield.
- Trained over multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
- Maintained secure communication systems to relay information to and from command teams.
Education
No Degree - Business Management
Spartanburg Technical College
Spartanburg, SC08.2009
Skills
- Logistics Coordination
- Microsoft Access
- Writing
- Purchasing Management
- Company Inventory Oversight
- Time Management
- Financial Administration
- Supplier Tracking
- Comparing Quotations
- Professional Communication Skills
- Speaking
- Retail Inventory Management
Affiliations
- Freemason
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
Colin Powell
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
BMW
10.2018 - Current
Production Manager
BMW Manufacturing
01.2012 - Current
Infantryman (11B)
United States Army
12.2004 - 12.2012
No Degree - Business Management
Spartanburg Technical College
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