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Highly experienced Purchasing Professional skilled in managing purchasing needs for organizations with purchasing budgets valued up to $50MM annually.  Proven ability to manage staff, develop and oversee operating budgets, and communicate with other departments, vendors, and executive management team to ensure procurement goals are met.  Experience with sourcing suppliers for purchased goods,  negotiating contracts, and identifying key suppliers to secure optimum pricing.   Seeking a Senior Level Purchasing position with a progressive organization that values superior planning, forecasting, vendor relations and communications skills.  Core competencies include:

 

Bid Analysis / Competitive Bidding

Contract Negotiation/Cost Avoidance

Inventory Control / Order Expediting

Price Reductions / Quality Assurance

Superior Communication Skills

Supplier Identification

Performance Measurement

High Value Budget Management

Warehousing and Distribution

 

Profile

   Effective problem solver with technical discipline, business acumen, and talent for practical implementation.

   Talent for fostering and leveraging collaborative relationships with internal and external resources to shorten project cycles, improve company effectiveness, optimize productivity, and reduce costs. 

   Track record of significant achievement, to include reducing costs, developing and improving purchasing programs to meet corporate objectives.

   Utilize spreadsheets to gather, identify and analyze data; perform cost benefit analysis to ensure maximized inventory for minimized costs.

 

1999 to Present:  Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc NY, NY C Industrial Purchasing Manager

   Provided leadership and oversight for a vast array of purchasing and procurement projects to support the operational and supply needs for a high profile retailer; effectively manage a $50MM annual purchasing budget.

   Contribute toward a 10% reduction in annual costs by leveraging strong vendor sourcing and contract negotiation skills; maintain a wide network of suppliers, and ensure contract consistency to optimize pricing and terms.

   Review and analyze invoices to ensure accuracy, implemented best practices policies to streamline the vendor invoicing process, resulting in an increase in timely payments and a decrease in inaccuracies.

   Maintain oversight for budget management; collaborate with senior leadership to ensure that all budgets ultimately support the needs of the business.

   Oversee all bid processes; negotiate contracts for new construction, retrofits and rollouts, and maintain valuable working relationship with over 70 vendors to supply fixtures, furniture and equipment to 800+ retail locations.

   Spearhead the development of an industrial buying program to achieve incremental cost savings; ensure on time delivery for new products and maintain compliance with all targeted budget requirements.

 

1998 to 1999: Barnes and Noble Booksellers - Development Coordinator                         

   Leveraged strong organizational and tenant relations skills to effectively collect tenant allowances and rental fees; managed and facilitated the disposition of surplus properties, and tracked capital expenditures for new construction projects.

   Prepared rent commencement memos,. released liens, and developed project planning reports to support business operations.

 

1997 to 1998:  Nobody Beats the Wiz, Carteret XXXXXX - Assistant Property Manager

   Maintained oversight for 59 retail and warehouse locations; effectively managed maintenance needs, prepared and monitored leasing agreements, and liaised between senior management and landlords to resolve issues.

 

 

State University of New York, Albany - Bachelor of Arts, Economics

 

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Dear Mr./Ms. ____:

 

 

 

Are you seeking a dynamic and take-charge leader for your organizations purchasing and procurement efforts?  If so, I believe you may have found the ideal candidate.  I am a multi-faceted purchasing pro with a track record of spearheading efforts to streamline and standardize procurement processes to allow for ease of service, faster deliveries and happier internal clients.

 

I am known for my ability to grow and strengthen relationships with key vendors to enhance maximized cooperation and advantageous price points.  I have the proven ability to influence lucrative negotiations resulting in overall cost savings for my employer.  In addition, I am known a highly effective and organized professional, and my ability to rapidly produce clear and concise tracking spreadsheets is well known.

 

I ve saved my employers hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years through solid negotiation and project management skills.   I ve contributed to their overall success through my expertise in researching and identifying the most appropriate sources for supplies and equipment - now let me do the same for you.

 

The accompanying resume can give you an overview of my potential for making a worthwhile contribution to <firm or company name>.  As a proven leader, I believe it would be beneficial to us both to further discuss your organization s goals and how I can help you meet them.  Please contact me at the phone number listed above at your first convenience.

 

Thank you for your time and consideration.