Samuel Coates
Monroe
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager (SaaS/Tech Products)
Red Ventures LLC
2022.07 - Current
- Responsible for over 100 contracts during the calendar year.
- Managed a team of procurement professionals, fostering collaboration and teamwork to achieve organizational goals.
- Responsible for $4million in cost avoidance since 7/2022
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Assisted stakeholders with new software purchases via software intake process and minimized software duplication.
- Worked with finance teams to create amortization schedules for purchases.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
Performance Manager
Red Ventures LLC
2015.05 - 2022.07
- Responsible for recruiting and developing Floor Lead talent for 6+ years
- Managed and coached up to 26 sales professionals to maintain one of the top teams in the sale center
- Implementation of a standardized processes for interviewing and training Floor Leads across the sales businesses
- Met with telecommunication partners to address new initiatives and create plan of action to ramp up the sales floor
- Created alternate lead sources to save on marketing costs and drive volume to separate telesales businesses.
Kitchen Manager
Applebee's
2013.10 - 2015.05
- Optimized weekly kitchen schedules to ensure coverage at peak times
- Trained and managed correct food safety practices daily
- Oversaw vendor relations for adequate deliveries and timely repairs to kitchen equipment
- Created nightly specials to attract more clientele and increased alcohol sales by 12%.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Customer Service Manager
Columbus McKinnon Corp
2009.07 - 2013.10
- Monitored phone queues and ensured adequate coverage
- Ensured a timely order entry along with providing detailed quotes for customers
- Traveled to customer's locations to understand better how to meet their needs
- Visit sites to give instructions and training on how to use the product correctly
- Streamlined repair part issues by dissolving serial number books into Excel books
- Worked closely with production and shipping departments to ensure that all orders were on schedule.
Education
Real Estate Licensing -
South Piedmont Community College
Monroe, North Carolina01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina01.2009
Skills
- Entrepreneurship
- Price Negotiation
- Supplier management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Prioritization
- Results Driver
- Financial Acumen
- MS Office
- Vendor Sourcing
Volunteer Work
Baseball Coach for Anson Athletic Youth Association
Anson Athletic Youth Association Board Member
Bounce Out the Stigma Basketball Camp
Timeline
Procurement Manager (SaaS/Tech Products)
Red Ventures LLC
2022.07 - Current
Performance Manager
Red Ventures LLC
2015.05 - 2022.07
Kitchen Manager
Applebee's
2013.10 - 2015.05
Customer Service Manager
Columbus McKinnon Corp
2009.07 - 2013.10
Real Estate Licensing -
South Piedmont Community College
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Appalachian State University
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