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Tommy Cabe

Chickamauga,GA

Summary

Accomplished Purchasing & Materials Manager with a proven track record at Columbus McKinnon Corporation, adept in material negotiation and supplier relationship management. Spearheaded cost-reduction strategies, achieving significant savings and optimizing supply chain operations. Skilled in strategic sourcing and fostering vendor partnerships, I excel in driving efficiency and productivity across purchasing processes.

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing & Materials Manager

Columbus McKinnon Corporation
09.2007 - Current
  • Worked closely with purchasing team, leveraging power of commodities and materials in outlining trade and distribution agreements.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
  • Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
  • Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
  • Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
  • Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
  • Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
  • Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
  • Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.

Purchasing Manager

Gill Industries
11.1998 - 08.2007
  • Used [Software] to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
  • Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
  • Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
  • Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
  • Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.

Senior Buyer

Mueller Company
06.1989 - 11.1998
  • Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
  • Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue.
  • Led procurement team by training staff and overseeing purchasing decisions.
  • Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.

Skills

  • Material negotiation
  • Cost-reduction strategies
  • Inventory Management
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Warehouse Management
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Global sourcing
  • Waste Reduction
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Budget monitoring

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.
  • Achieved CM Pant of the Year by completing for FY2023 with Based on On time delivery / Inventory Levels / Customer Satisfaction.
  • Responsible for a $20M annual inventory spend.
  • Maintain $14M in inventory with an average 5.2 turns per month.

Timeline

Purchasing & Materials Manager

Columbus McKinnon Corporation
09.2007 - Current

Purchasing Manager

Gill Industries
11.1998 - 08.2007

Senior Buyer

Mueller Company
06.1989 - 11.1998

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