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Sean Pufpaff

Buffalo,NY

Summary

Dynamic procurement professional with a proven track record of improving purchasing efficiencies, excelling in strategic sourcing and vendor relations. Skilled in negotiating favorable pricing terms, achieving significant cost savings while enhancing supplier quality. Adept at demand forecasting and inventory monitoring, fostering strong relationships to drive operational efficiency and support business objectives.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer/Planner

Conax Technologies
02.2023 - Current
  • 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 key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
  • Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.

Buyer II

Thermofisher
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Improved supplier relationships by establishing regular communication channels, resulting in enhanced product quality and reliability.
  • Implemented vendor management program, leading to improved service levels and cost savings.
  • Coordinated with quality control teams to address and rectify any product issues, maintaining high standards of quality.
  • Achieved cost savings, negotiating bulk purchase agreements with key suppliers.

Supply Chain Associate

Fastenal
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Improved supply chain efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Resolved discrepancies in shipment deliveries promptly, minimizing delays in order fulfillment processes.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying root causes of inefficiencies and proposing actionable solutions.
  • Led cross-functional projects aimed at improving overall supply chain performance, achieving targeted objectives within set deadlines.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify opportunities for inventory reduction while maintaining optimal stock levels.
  • Maintained accurate records of inventory transactions, ensuring data integrity for reporting and decision-making purposes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management/Project Management

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
Erie, PA
12-2021

Skills

  • Purchase order management
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Relationship building
  • Materials sourcing
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Demand forecasting
  • Pricing analysis
  • Purchasing expertise
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Pricing negotiations
  • Vendor relations

Timeline

Buyer/Planner

Conax Technologies
02.2023 - Current

Buyer II

Thermofisher
09.2022 - 01.2023

Supply Chain Associate

Fastenal
01.2022 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management/Project Management

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

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