career objective                              

results-driven purchasing manager eager to contribute sharp business acumen, supplier negotiation, and customer service skills toward supporting the employer in optimizing financial performance

profile                                                

ø   offer strong experience in cost-effective purchasing, inventory management, supplier relations, and contracts administration

ø   consistently deliver high quality products at affordable prices, resulting in superior levels of customer satisfaction and retention

ø   solid record of increasing cost savings, streamlining procedures, and ensuring quality; develop and implement innovative sourcing, project management, and supplier evaluation strategies

ø   strategically plan and coordinate materials procurement, logistics, workflow, and human resources for optimal coverage while containing labor costs

ø   dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills; ability to assess and respond to client-specific needs

professional experience                

hd supply, norcross, ga                                                                                                                      1/08 c present
inside sales representative

• deliver excellent customer service throughout all phases of the sales cycle for this leading diversified wholesale distributor
• provide efficient, accurate information regarding pricing and delivery, follow up with customers on open orders, and effectively resolve potential issues

 

tindall corporation, conley, ga                                                                                                             10/99 c 12/07
purchasing manager (6/01 c 12/07)

• in recognition of outstanding performance, steadily progressed within company from a temporary role to attain position entrusted with oversight of all corporate purchasing operations
• successfully negotiated and prepared all contracts, conducted extensive research to identify best value, foster long-term supplier relationships that result in consistent quality as well as payment discounts
• directed hiring and training efforts for departmental personnel; led team to reduce inventory levels while maintaining production levels, saved in excess of $1 million during 2007 and recognized for exceptional cost control work
• initiated blanket purchase orders for upcoming year, negotiated price increases, authorized invoices, updated erp
• collaborated with interdepartmental staff and suppliers to ensure timely ordering, produce custom orders, and improve quality of components

buyer (6/00 c 6/01)

• effectively steered daily purchasing activities including placing orders for all manual field purchase orders and office supplies

project management secretary (2/00 c 6/00)

• assisted with field-related purchasing, prepared correspondence, ordered insurance certificates and payment/performance bonds, organized files

receptionist (through protemps c 10/99 c 2/00)

• greeted clients and prepared for company meetings; provided courteous and knowledgeable service

 

premier car rental, marietta, ga                                                                                                            9/96 c 10/99
branch manager / outside sales / corporate rental agent

• performed a broad range of functions to ensure excellent customer service while expanding market share
• oversaw human resources and staff development; managed and maintained growing fleet of rental vehicles; conducted daily inventories and administrative duties

 

the farmers bank, union point, ga                                                                                                       6/91 c 9/96
proof operator / teller

• worked closely with customers to open and service checking and savings accounts; assisted with computer department, encoded check and deposit magnetic numbers and processed imaging for federal reserve bank
  
  

 

 

date

 

 

 

hiring agent name

title

company name

address

city/state/zip code

 

dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a purchasing manager capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.   in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include solid experience managing procurement operations and vendor relations, as well as providing exceptional customer service and coordinating human resources.  i am adept at analyzing procedures to develop and implement cost effective solutions, and i excel at identifying, evaluating, and qualifying suppliers.  my keen eye for detail has consistently proven instrumental in my ability to accurately monitor performance and cost on an ongoing basis.  i have effectively applied my skills and knowledge toward garnering substantive savings and establishing internal controls. 

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy