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Stephen Bohannon

Prattville,AL

Summary

Highly experienced purchasing manager with 9+ years in procurement and a proven track record of developing and implementing strategic sourcing plans to achieve significant cost reductions and improve supply chain efficiency Seasoned Purchasing Manager with in-depth knowledge of procurement, supply chain management and vendor relations. Demonstrated success in reducing costs, improving efficiency, and ensuring timely delivery of goods. Strong negotiation skills paired with a strategic mindset have resulted in impactful relationships with suppliers and fruitful contract negotiations. Proven ability to develop purchasing strategies that support business goals while maintaining high standards of product quality.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Manager

Knox Kershaw Inc
04.2020 - Current
  • Effectively and efficiently manage the day to day procurement of raw materials at the best possible price needed to meet forecasted build schedules
  • Developing and maintaining MRP (Material Requirements Planning) programs to help reduce manufacturing downtime and increase productivity
  • Work closely with engineering during new product development, implementing engineering changes, material deviation and standardization
  • Help to improve profitability by cost reduction purchases, cost avoidance, and timely receipt of materials
  • Responsible for developing and maintaining high level contact with key suppliers focusing on cost reductions through value added services including: vendor stocking programs, vendor managed inventories, and volume rebate programs
  • Authorize payments and maintain receipts, records and inventories

Purchasing Agent

Knox Kershaw Inc
05.2015 - 03.2020
  • Coordinate with purchasing manager and other departments to procure materials for day to day operations
  • Evaluating suppliers by considering price, quality, availability and other criteria
  • Interacting with suppliers to schedule delivery times and resolve shipping errors

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Knox Kershaw Inc
06.2010 - 04.2015
  • Pull, package and ship customer parts order
  • Pull and package purchased and manufactured parts as required by assembly
  • Stock purchased and manufactured parts as directed by Warehouse Supervisor
  • Complete all shipping documents for various truck lines
  • Maintain accurate inventory counts

Order Picker-Saw Operator

Hager Hinge Companies
01.2006 - 05.2010
  • Prepare LTL shipments for transit
  • Use a scan gun to scan product into and out of the system
  • Interact with a terminal to log product going into or coming out of the system
  • Pack product appropriately for shipment to the customer
  • Operate saw and cut hinges to appropriate length

Education

High school diploma -

prattville high school
Prattville, AL
01.2004

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Material requirements planning
  • Procurement process optimization
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Inventory control
  • E-procurement systems
  • Distribution experience
  • Purchase order management
  • Outlook
  • Word
  • Excel

Timeline

Purchasing Manager

Knox Kershaw Inc
04.2020 - Current

Purchasing Agent

Knox Kershaw Inc
05.2015 - 03.2020

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Knox Kershaw Inc
06.2010 - 04.2015

Order Picker-Saw Operator

Hager Hinge Companies
01.2006 - 05.2010

High school diploma -

prattville high school
Stephen Bohannon