Shane Watson
Martinsville,United States
Summary
Mission Statement: Leader seeking a long-term position with the opportunity to be part of an organization and watch it succeed and know that I contributed to our success.
Dynamic Procurement Manager with a proven track record at Stone Enterprise, adept at negotiating elite contracts and driving cost reductions. OSHA certified and a skilled communicator, I excel in fostering supplier relationships and implementing strategic procurement policies, resulting in enhanced compliance and operational efficiency. Twenty-five-plus years of experience in commercial and residential HVAC applications, with working knowledge in plumbing and electrical. Additional experience in the warehouse, fleet, safety, and project management space.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
Stone Enterprise HVAC, Pluming, and Electrical
05.2009 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain elite terms and pricing.
- Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Leader of OSHA Safety and Quality Programs.
General Manager
Bill Voorhees HVAC Co.
03.2006 - 05.2009
- Elevated business earnings forecast from 1 million to 3.5 million during second year
- Attracted new business and deployed tiered pricing strategy with estimated sales
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and grow relationships.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
Small Business Owner
Watson's HVAC
01.2004 - 03.2006
- Oversaw and developed projects across diverse scales
- Negotiated sub-contracts enhancing larger project opportunities
- Oversaw all dimensions of business activities
- Facilitated elite customer service through prompt resolution of escalated problems and composed response to dynamic priorities.
- Cultivated lead generation and strengthened brand identity through targeted social media promotion
- Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
- Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business.
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Business Partner
Harmon's Heating and Cooling HVAC
08.1997 - 01.2004
- Executed, conceptualized, and implemented projects of varying scales.
- Cultivated and strengthened partnerships with new businesses.
- Identified and pursued partnership opportunities to expand the client base.
Education
High School Diploma -
Celina High School
Celina, TN05-1992
No Degree - Engineering
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TNSkills
- OSHA 10 certified
- CPR training facilitator
- EPA certification obtained
- Strategic Leader
- Goal Driven
- Mentor
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Stone Enterprise HVAC, Pluming, and Electrical
05.2009 - Current
General Manager
Bill Voorhees HVAC Co.
03.2006 - 05.2009
Small Business Owner
Watson's HVAC
01.2004 - 03.2006
Business Partner
Harmon's Heating and Cooling HVAC
08.1997 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
Celina High School
No Degree - Engineering
Tennessee Technological University