Buyer Resumes in US-Texas-Houston: Joe

Buyer Resume

Contact Candidate

Name:

Joe

Location:

US-Texas-Houston

Experience:

10+ yrs

Willing to Relocate:

Willing to Travel:

Yes

Most Recent Job Title:

Buyer

Personal Website:

Objective:

To obtain a contract or permanent position as a Buyer / Procurement Specialist / Materials Coordinator or Expediter that utilizes my purchasing experience in the industrial and construction industry as well as my knowledge of manufacturing and retail operations.

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mmunicate with other departments, vendors and executive management to ensure procurement goals are met. Possess knowledge of refinery, manufacturing, and retail operations gained while performing duties in various environments.

Buyer/Procurement Specialist, offering strengths in the following key areas:
• 12+ years purchasing/MRO buying experience
• Understanding Business and Competitors
• Vendor Relations
• Wholesale / Retail / Commodity Buying
• Inventory Replenishment
• Expediting / Product Tracking
• Merchandising
• Customer Delivery Coordination
• Analytical and Negotiating skills
• Communication
• Staff Training and Supervision
• Able to successfully multi-task many diverse issues.
• Teamwork skills

Experience

Kaneka Texas Corporation, Pasadena, Texas
April, 2008 - Current
Buyer - Contract

• Procured materials from suppliers via SAP 6.0 at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need,
• Expedited items as required by plant personnel to maintain plant operations.
• Initiate documents required to process all purchases.
• Processed MRO requisitions to assure timely purchase of materials and services.
• Worked with Accounts Payable to prepare supplier invoices for payment in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Collaborated extensively with vendors, trucking companies, and warehousing personnel to coordinate the cost-effective and timely expediting of merchandise.
• Maintained current cost and control of all items purchased.
• Set up new vendors, part numbers, lead times, and pricing utilizing Materials Management Module within SAP
• Furnished lead-time advice for materials planning.
• Visited and audited present and potential suppliers as required.
• Interfaced with site personnel using strong interpersonal skills as team player.

The Valango Corporation – League City, Texas
2004-2008
Operations Manager - Contract

• Spearheaded the opening of a new Cold Stone Creamery site – trade area analysis, site selection, negotiated loan terms, recruited construction company, supervised construction and equipment and supply purchases.
• Responsible for daily management of a premium, fast-paced restaurant, through precise management techniques, attention to detail, inventory control, and developing relationships with vendors and customers.
• Managed daily business operations including budgeting, cost control, payroll, accounting functions and set/managed sales projections and growth objectives.
• Recruited, trained, and motivated staff by fostering a team atmosphere through training, communication, and motivation.
• Monitored and purchased inventory, ensuring sufficient levels to accommodate demands and costs savings.
• Hands-on knowledge of several software applications including MS Word, Excel and Daily Sales Report (DSR).
• Developed rapport with customers and fostered cordial atmosphere to ensure high level of satisfaction, to generate repeat clientele, and to encourage word of mouth referrals.
• Ensured compliance with local municipal, state, and federal agencies.

Shell Oil Company – Martinez Refinery, Martinez, California
1996 - 2002
Purchasing Agent / Materials Stock Buyer / Procurement Specialist
• Successfully negotiated with suppliers for the purchase of materials to ensure the lowest total costs, delivery, service and quality.
• Communicated with suppliers to place orders, expedite deliveries, solve invoice discrepancies, revise pickup and/or shipping schedules, arrange returns, notify of complaints or rejections, obtain shipping and forwarding information, obtain pricing and availability information, make appointments, and keep specifications and/or catalog information updated.
• Communicated and worked closely with all requisitioning departments and personnel to coordinated delivery schedules, provide order information, schedule meetings, independently resolve invoice discrepancies, arrange returns, check receipts, and report availability projections and market conditions.
• Collaborated extensively with vendors, trucking companies, and warehousing personnel to coordinate the cost-effective and timely expediting of merchandise.
• Reviewed customers’ requirements with Planning and Manufacturing and communicated them to suppliers to successfully meet customers’ needs.
• Calculated price breakdowns, discounts, and freight charges prior to generating and processing purchase orders; following up with credits and resolution of invoicing discrepancies.
• Managed and optimized weekly, monthly and yearly inventory levels per the guidelines of the Supply Chain Manager.
• Negotiated contracts to establish blanket purchase agreements and bulk commodity pricing agreements
• Acted as liaison between Accounting and Operations
• Worked with Accounts Payable to prepare supplier invoices for payment in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Interfaced with major manufacturers to obtain new product information, including but not limited to, promotional materials, pricing, descriptions, and UPC codes
• Set up new part numbers, vendors, lead times, costs
• Helped test, implement, and utilized SAP program for refinery.
• Set up new vendors, part numbers, lead times, and pricing utilizing Materials Management Module within SAP
• Implemented Bar Coding system for re-stocking small hardware
• Participated in Company Safety Program

Shell Oil Company – Deer Park Manufacturing Complex, Deer Park, Texas
1990 - 1996
Cad Designer / Accident Investigator
• Designed new and provided as-built electrical, mechanical, piping and civil drawings for plant operations.
• Served as Accident Investigator for plant / complex operations.
• Ensured compliance with local municipal, state, and federal agencies.
• Active member in Company Safety Program.

Shell Oil Company – Head Office, Houston, Texas
1981 - 1990
Drafter / Cad Designer
• Designed new and provided as-built construction, electrical, mechanical, piping and civil drawings for Service Station construction for Marketing Engineering Department.

Education

A.A. - Business Development/Management, San Jacinto College
Various Company sponsored training courses (i.e., negotiating skills, effective facilitation and communication, writing reports, among others).

Computer Skills

Microsoft Suite (Excel; Word; Acess; PowerPoint) - 10 Years Experience
SAP – 8 years experience
AutoCAD – 12 Years experience

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