Spencer Hendricks
McKinney
Summary
Purchasing professional with strong expertise in vendor negotiations, supply chain management, and cost reduction strategies. Proven track record of driving efficiency and delivering results through effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing business needs. Skilled in inventory control, contract management, and market analysis. Reliable team player with strategic mindset and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Options Purchasing Agent
Tri Pointe Homes
02.2024 - Current
- Managed accounts for stairs, flooring, interior trim, interior doors, fireplaces, garage doors & plumbing trades
- Issued and validated purchase orders (PO) & variance purchase orders (VPO)
- Implemented and maintained an interactive flooring program in Envision called Measured Option Module (MOM)
- Streamlined purchasing processes for increased efficiency and reduced operational costs.
- Drafted/revised scopes of work, operating procedures, & design programs
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers to ensure best pricing and terms.
- Ensured compliance with both internal policies and external regulations through meticulous documentation and audits.
- Improved vendor relationships, ensuring timely deliveries and quality goods by regular communication and performance evaluations.
- Facilitated smooth operations through accurate tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
Founder / Owner
Hurricane Creek Services
01.2021 - Current
- Services related to property maintenance, landscaping, construction, residential remodeling, and equipment sales
- Project management experience including scheduling subcontractors, job-site and safety training, risk mitigation and issuing payments
- Estimating - turnkey bids for mowing, landscaping and construction projects
- Performed excavation and drainage improvements, road and culvert repair, fence construction and repairs, ductwork and appliance installs, flooring installs and repairs, drywall repair, painting, carpentry, etc
- Cargo and equipment transportation, large-scale mowing, tree trimming and removal, trash and debris removal, moving services, garage organization, etc
- Marketing of property maintenance services and direct equipment sales
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
Purchasing Agent
Grand Homes
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Facilitated smooth operations through accurate tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Reduced lead times by implementing strategic inventory management practices.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and securing favorable pricing with suppliers.
- Increased profitability by analyzing spend data and identifying opportunities for cost reduction.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through collaboration, professional development, and open communication among team members.
- Supported company growth by identifying new suppliers and expanding the vendor base.
Superintendent
The Tom Day Company
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Supervised all subcontractors on the jobsite.
- Estimating of costs and prepared bids for commercial construction projects.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations.
- Timely prepared field reports and distributed them to clients and trades.
- Ordered materials for commercial construction projects.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Experience with Bluebeam, Procore, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
Estimating Coordinator
PCI Construction
03.2019 - 04.2022
- Estimating experience with underground wet utilities and excavation for various projects including residential subdivisions, commercial buildings, school projects and large industrial facilities
- Performed takeoffs in PlanSwift to generate a comprehensive list of materials needed for projects ranging from $100,000 to $8,000,000
- Experience reviewing civil, MEP, and architectural blueprints
- Obtained quotes (RFQ) from subcontractors and suppliers including pipe suppliers, sand and gravel haulers, underground boring services, concrete bids and erosion control estimates
- Traveled to engineering firms to discuss construction projects & public bids
- Researched civil engineering specifications for underground utility installation
- Pre-Screening of all Invitation-To-Bids (ITBs) for all construction projects
- Visited jobsites to inspect the quality and accuracy of installation of projects
Auctioneer & Land Manager
Rene Bates Auctioneers
05.2012 - 03.2019
- Planning & preparation of online and live municipal and equipment auctions
- Management of 200+ acres of property and approx
- 50 head of livestock
- Acquired title information for vehicles and researched equipment specs
- Operation of large and small equipment as well as maintenance and repairs
- Performed customer service tasks to assist sellers and bidders
- Facilitated on-site inspections and removal for equipment and auction items
- Sales and marketing experience, including cold calling and email marketing
- Equipment valuation and market analysis experience
Ranch Hand
Ozark Pasture Beef
02.2015 - 01.2016
- Maintained properties and livestock including cattle and sheep
- Upkeep of pastures to promote vegetation growth and a healthy stock through rotational grazing practices
- Administered necessary vaccinations to livestock
- Operation of farm equipment and performed maintenance and repairs
- Transported round-bales from various hay pastures to storage sites
Summer Internship
Hillwood Land & Cattle
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Moved livestock by herding animals to different ranch locations to avoid pasture damage.
- Ensured healthy livestock through regular monitoring, vaccination, and treatment of illnesses.
- Reported any property damage or concerns to supervisors and completed requested services to resolve.
- Maintained safety when using equipment and tools by following established precautions.
- Operation of large farm equipment
Laborer
Yorktown Development
01.2008 - 04.2012
- Supported various tasks involved in the development of a residential subdivision in McKinney, TX
- Experience with roadwork construction, land excavation, drainage improvements, landscaping and debris removal
- Supported construction projects by assisting with heavy equipment operations and manual labor tasks.
- Excavation of a 5-acre detention pond in a residential neighborhood
- Marketing and advertisement experience to customers
- Transfer and re-planting of 4" to 5" trees with a tree spade for landscaping
- Assisted with surveying of various parcels of land
- Reviewed blueprints and city specifications
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
Education
Bachelors of Business Administration - Finance - Real Estate Focus, Agricultural Business
University of Arkansas
05.2017
No Degree - Real Estate in Texas
Champions School of Real Estate
Plano12-2023
Skills
- Procurement
- Scheduling
- Inventory management
- Contract negotiation
- Cost control
- Project management
- Risk management
- Market research
- Process improvement
- Cost analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Vendor management
- Customer relations
- Coaching and mentoring
Software Programs
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Outlook
- Adobe
- Teams
- Zoom
- PlanSwift
- Bluebeam
- Buildpro
- Brix Hyphen
- AutoCAD
- JD Edwards E1
- ReportsNow
- Envision
- Tableau
- Smartsheet
- Sharepoint
- Wordpress
- Open AI - ChapGPT for professional use including writing and research
Timeline
Options Purchasing Agent
Tri Pointe Homes
02.2024 - Current
Purchasing Agent
Grand Homes
11.2022 - 10.2023
Superintendent
The Tom Day Company
05.2022 - 11.2022
Founder / Owner
Hurricane Creek Services
01.2021 - Current
Estimating Coordinator
PCI Construction
03.2019 - 04.2022
Ranch Hand
Ozark Pasture Beef
02.2015 - 01.2016
Summer Internship
Hillwood Land & Cattle
05.2014 - 08.2014
Auctioneer & Land Manager
Rene Bates Auctioneers
05.2012 - 03.2019
Laborer
Yorktown Development
01.2008 - 04.2012
Bachelors of Business Administration - Finance - Real Estate Focus, Agricultural Business
University of Arkansas
No Degree - Real Estate in Texas
Champions School of Real Estate
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