Samuel Hardin IV

• Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
• Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
• Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
• Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
• Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
• Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
• Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
• Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
• Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
• Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
• Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
• Participated in trade shows and conferences to stay informed of the latest industry developments and maintain a strong professional network.
• Provided training and guidance to junior team members on best practices in purchasing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement department.
• Developed and improved account relationships.
• Streamlined purchasing processes by implementing efficient systems and procedures for order management.
• Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
• Unexpected ankle injury 07/2023. Caused inability to perform my daily tasks. Per company policy I was put on long term disability. From 11/2023- 05/2025 I have been on long term disability. Ankle injury required multiple corrective surgeries.
• Cleared by Doctor 05/2025 to return to work.

• Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
• Trained & operated diverse pieces of equipment, such as: front-end loader, skid steer, material handling crane, excavator, stationary crusher.
• Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment & effective communication.
• Loaded and moved materials such as vehicles, vehicle parts and scrap metals based on specific job needs. Inspected and decontaminated materials as required. Processed as many as 85 vehicles per day.
• Operated recycling scale. Bought non-ferrous material from customers and determined payout.
• Ability to identify & sort various metals and materials, including catalytic converters.
• Purchased catalytic converters on behalf of company, and managed budget and inventory for this specific material.
• Proficient in Excell and Outlook.

RELOCATED FROM GEORGIA TO MICHIGAN.

• Engaged with current clients and potential leads to evaluate business requirements and propose ideal solutions.
• Executed direct sales from manufacturers to customers to improve profitability within retail environment.
• Serviced existing accounts on regular basis to maximize revenue.
• Proficient in Quickbooks, Excell, Outlook
• Managed incoming and outgoing purchase orders for company.
• Knowledge and focused sales on various aggregate industrial equipment/parts
• Occasionally responded to customer requests for onsite maintenance and/or inspections of equipment

• Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary and communicating variances to customers.
• Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
• Produced Heavy Duty Industrial Belts for various business clients.
• Read and understood orders to accurately measure, cut and lay out needed materials to prepare for production.