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Purchasing Manager

 

Strategic professional eager to contribute expertise toward supporting the employer in optimizing bottom-line profits while meeting operational needs. Proficient in improving workflow and streamlining communications between departments. Talent for defining and resolving discrepancies to avoid unnecessary cost expenditures. Dynamic communication, presentation, relationship building and problem-solving abilities. Highly versatile; quickly master new roles, responsibilities and environments.

Project Management Cost-Savings Procedures Team Building Competitive Bidding

OSHA Procurement Strategies Documentation/Reporting

Contract Negotiations Research and Planning Resource Allocation/Administration

 

Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, Stevenson, AL                                                      2003-Present

Senior Purchasing Specialist

  Contribute industry expertise and advanced communication skills toward negotiating supplemental maintenance and labor contracts and soliciting bids for contract services.

  Generate Contractor cost savings by applying sharp critical thinking skills toward defining, developing and implementing targeted strategies.

  Collaboratively work with Engineers and Planners in planning and implementing contract maintenance.

  Conduct comprehensive review and analysis of reports, forecast, projections and contractor qualifications to optimize use of resources while controlling costs.

  Thoroughly evaluate contractors to ensure critical compliance with all OSHA regulations, as well as company requirements and standards.

 

BE&K Construction Company, Birmingham, AL                                                               1995-2003

Purchasing Manager

  Successfully controlled operating expenses and contributed to profit increases by implementing competitive bidding and persuasive negotiation methods to cost-effectively procure equipment, materials and supplies.

  Demonstrated organizational skills and strong attention to detail in expediting purchase orders, integral to optimizing productivity.

  Relied upon to lend expertise toward preparing proper documentation and reports for senior managers.

  Strategically coordinated purchasing activities while establishing and maintaining blanket contracts, rental, labor and subcontract purchase orders, illustrating ability to manage multiple functions.

 

Stone & Webster Engineering Co., Widows Creek Fossil Plant/TVA, Stevenson, AL         1992-1995        

Procurement Officer

  Actively collaborated in strategically facilitating daily procurement of construction equipment, materials and supplies to support government subcontracts while controlling costs and maximizing profits.

  Exhibited solid communication and problem-solving abilities in utilizing effectively competitive bidding and negotiating methods. 

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Chattanooga State Technical Institute; Atlanta Micro-Center Computer Institute

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently exploring new career opportunities and to acquaint you with my qualifications, I am submitting my resume for review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I offer a strong track record in spearheading cost-effective procurement strategies for diverse employers.  From supporting high performance teams to reducing costs and negotiating effective contracts, I have continually excelled in maximizing performance as a dynamic team member.  I excel in identifying and resolving inefficiencies, introducing solutions instrumental to boosting performance and strategically utilizing resources to generate optimal results.  To complement these qualifications, I offer well-honed planning, organizational, and multi-tasking skills which are paramount as a Procurement Manager.

 

I am now eager to contribute my procurement skills and dynamic strategic planning abilities toward collaborating in your success as a key member of your team.  I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization in achieving both immediate and long-term goals, and look forward to meeting with you in the near future to discuss my qualifications and how they support your corporate vision.

 

Professionally,

 

 

 

 

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