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Purchase Manager
Provided excellent customer service by greeting clients, answering inquiries, and managing a multi-line telephone system
- Received and processed all payment and invoices
- Issued receipts, refunds, and credit or change due to customers accurately
- Maintained all records of customer transactions in a neat and orderly manner
- Promoted product line to increase company sales and updated pricing inventory system
- Ensured proper inventory and effectively ordered products according to customer request
- Participated in new product release sales and exceeded company goals for new contracts
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Marketing, Economics And Information Technology
Global Capacity and Purchase Manager
Responsible for vendor management, cost containment, design consultancy, and network planning for a global carrier of carriers network that supports over 56 Billion minutes of VoIP per year, international data roaming, and SMS messaging for mobile network operators. Represented Network Capacity and purchasing at Senior and Executive Management level discussions
- Reduced operational costs year over year resulting in a 50% annual OPEX spend reduction in 3 years.
- Established strong relationship with key global and regional network services suppliers
- Sourced new purchasing agreements with various vendors allowing cost efficient purchasing in both regional and global telecommunications markets.
- Initiated and project managed network diversity and redundancy project which identified and resolved potential single point of failures in the global network.
- Leveraged collaboration with Network Architecture, Product Management, and Sales to facilitated network awareness across multifunctional organizations.
- Owned commercial, service, and operational relationship across 50+ vendors.
- Audited vendor invoicing identifying multiple over-payments and unused circuit inventory.
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International Trade
Purchase Manager
I was in charge of placing the purchase orders and making the quotations to the customers. Coordinated all the merchandise shipment from origin to the delivery at the warehouse. And also controlled the inventory of the warehouse.
- Organized the warehouse inventory reducing expenses for unnecessary purchases.
- Improved the procurement process through bids in order to have better deals and save money.
- Reduced the time in the process of goods clearance from 15 to 4 days resulting in significant savings in the cost of customs and also to have the merchandise delivered on time.
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Resource Economics
Direct Purchase Manager
Member of the Leadership Council
- After successfully developing, servicing and maintaining South Florida market, territory was expanded to State of Florida and eventually Southeast, United States
- Met and exceeded monthly/ yearly quotas
- Recipient, "President's Club Recognition" for achieving over 125% of quota
- Recipient, "Golden Tribute Recognition" for achieving over 100% of quota
- Consistently recognized as "Sales Rep of the Quarter"
- Designed order forms, reports and uniforms to enhance business
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Accounting
Purchase Manager / Senior Assistant to VP Operations
Managed the purchasing of restaurant equipment from outside vendors as well as finished goods inventory from the manufacturing process.
- Managed six restaurant equipment buyers and coordinated the timely, cost efficient ordering of restaurant equipment from outside vendors.
- Facilitated the streamlining of shipping procedures for manufactured goods.
- Established enhanced raw material and finished goods inventory controls resulting in lower inventory loss.
- Assisted Accounts Payable Manager & Controller with setting up payment controls in the accounts payable system.
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Marketing Director / Malt Beverage Purchase Manager
Grew customer count 10% within first quarter via cross promotions of local restaurants
- Increased "ring at register" by proper buying habits that saved money while produced larger spending per customer.
- Increased floor space and cooler space to preexisting racking and shelving to maximize "curb appeal"
- Met with salesmen weekly and sales managers monthly to review stores numbers and improve where soft.
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Business Management
Purchase Manager / Assistant Project Manager
Managed invoices, verified bid prices against purchase prices and rectified discrepancies. Monitored correspondence among corporate, contractors and subcontractors, maintained e-mail and paper information files. Updated automated contacts network, and communicated with client spokesmen including executives, management and crew leaders. Served as a liaison with legal representatives. Maintained records for fuel and rental equipment usage, confirmed specifications for construction materials, researched and selected vendors. Adjusted job costs and verified job phase codes. Also managed its Plan Center, both with physical and electronic check-ins.
- Identified errors in accounting that achieved significant savings for RCC. Also negotiated supplier deals that enhanced profit, which in turn funded a major research and development initiative - without burdening current cash funds.
- Created system to track material returns. Recovered roughly $93,000 in returns over two years.
- Served as member of Safety Committee.
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Marketing / Management
Master of Arts
Purchase Manager
Managed the purchase process and ensured compliance with Saudi Arabian and foreign government laws and regulations
- Directed the completion of paperwork and monetary transactions associated with international distribution in a timely manner
- Conducted research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality
- Identified potential suppliers, existing suppliers meetings, and built and maintained good relationships with them
- Negotiated with clients and handled issues with customs officials
- Planned and implemented all import transportation strategies according to all supplier and customer demand
- Administered internal movement of all goods and ensureds compliance to all government regulations
- Evaluated bids and made recommendations based on commercial and technical factors
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Accounting
Sales/ Purchase Manager
Revised sales margins and forecasts; managed budgets and monitored P/L.
- [company name] profit 15% by implementing an accurate cost control optimizing expenses related to ocean freight, distribution, and warehousing.
- Responsible for month-end accounting functions for inventory controls, sales, and cost of goods sold.
- Analyzed account profitability and prepared analysis of account variances to prior period, budget and forecasts.
- Proactively evaluated corporate needs and established guidelines for improving tracking of purchase orders, pro-forma invoice and requisitions.
- Calculated and updated company product cost. Prepared quotes for potential new customers.
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Master of Arts
Economics
Purchase Manager
- Built business network of international trading partners from Germany, Denmark and Russia.
- Improved marketing and selling strategy of company causing a 10% sales increase.
- Managed team of 8 Sales Representatives; Controlled inventory, performed ordering and purchasing.
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Applied Sciences: Nursing
Russian Language & Literature
Warehouse/purchase Manager
Streamlined physical efficiency of warehouse processes resulting in improved staff to work ratio for intense daily shipping & receiving routine.
- Involved in purchasing discussions with multiple vendors leading to increased sales
- Helped design matrix to better track warehouse inventory & customer service
- Responsible for performance group's equipment and transportation.
- Valid enhanced Chauffeur's License with Medical Endorsement.
- Responsible for the musical & performance development of 12 individuals
- Member of Kappa Kappa Psi, Nu chapter
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Business Administration
International Trade
Purchase Manager
Generate more than 5,000 business leads, leveraging multiple networking groups and customer contacts.
- Exceeded monthly sales goals by 38% through the use various sales techniques including cold calling and target marketing.
- Assist in managing and organizing inventory levels, conduct price negotiations, initiate purchase orders and managing just-in-time deliveries.
- Received an Employee Recognition Award for outstanding communication, negotiation and sales for Q3/2013.
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Journalism / Communications
Organizational Communications
Purchase Manager
Responsible for purchasing all personnel protective clothing for all departments; managed uniform rental program for 900+ employees; quote and price all maintenance materials for plant and building; purchase all polybag and box materials for the processed food product (average one million pounds per day), in-house sanitation and janitorial supplies, and all supplies utilized by food process workers in seven departments.
- Supervised varying staff size from 3-8 individuals over 3 work shifts; added computer to supply room and all employee purchases are tracked via timecards and supply reorders are based on usage; handle direct payroll deductions; eliminate cash handling issues.
- Assisted plant management in bid-outs for capital expenditures such as building expansions and equipment purchase.
- In February 2011, the plant underwent preparations to qualify for international food safety certification called SQF(Safe Quality Food); responsible to the SQF plant practitioner for establishing qualified vendors to supply the primary line of supplies as well as a secondary line of suppliers, per standards written and established by myself and the practitioner for documentation of quality control; recall procedures of package materials; conduct monthly audits for each vendor to maintain SQF standards; Plant received certification in August 2011 with "Excellent" score of 98.
- In January 2009, became the Greenville plant compliance auditor; conduct quarterly audits of current and terminated employees; maintain Federal I-9 forms to verify compliance of corporate policies.
- In 2008, worked in the HR department for the post immigration raid; assisted in establishing hiring protocol to replace 600 workers to maintain plant operations; participated in outside classes in document training, Federal I-9 form and E-verify; participated with corporate HR to establish unified hiring policy regarding documentation for new hires; re-certified each year.
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Communication Arts, Business Studies
Broadcasting Engineer/ Purchase Manager
Oversaw the purchases of broadcasting equipment, conferences calls to business to business Marketing.
- Consultant agent on damage assessment for geographical damages which accrued in the Caribbean region during the summer/Fall of 2012, and switching to fiber optic system as a way of transferring signal.
- Supervised the installation of VHF 9 panels 3 bay antennas on a self-supporting tower.
- Installed the 1kw transmitter, analog Fiber Optic transceiver installation, and implementation of a controlling systems which can be managed and maintained over a static iP address.
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High School Diploma
Associate of Science
Purchase Manager/purchase Assistant
Purchased construction materials and supplies for scenery, display and custom projects for business and residential clients
- Interacted with sales reps of manufacturers and suppliers to obtain quotes and research potential products and services
- Conducted product research via phone and internet to identify best pricing and availability
- Utilized MAS 90 accounting system to enter purchase orders, invoices, and inventory data
- Researched quotes from various shipping companies to determine best cost and delivery times; presented to project/acct. manager; recommended best choice
- Maintained inventory supply levels via cycle counts, material usage data and communication with sales and project managers with upcoming projects
- Drove Class C truck and delivery van to pick up and deliver products, supplies and finished materials
- Received and verified incoming supplies; placed and stored in proper locations
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High School Diploma
Commercial Helicopter Pilot
Purchase Manager
- Procured over 300 framing construction, and concrete supplies from over 50 different vendors.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by establishing client needs and developing customized orders
- Generated in-house sales
- Performed deliveries to job sites in the greater Bay Area
- Produce drawings for special order rebar cages by assessing blueprints
- Studied and practiced different techniques of decorative concrete
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Inventory Coordinator / Purchase Manager Assistant
- Developed reports to assist in "Inventory Coordination" which helped to maintain adequate levels of inventory at all times & indicated future inventory requirements.
- Developed reports to assist in "Purchase Management" which detailed all sales on a daily and/or weekly basis & provided an insight into current/future sales trends.
- Assisted the Inventory Coordinator/Purchase Manager on other matters as needed.
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Health Care Administration
Certificate Program
American Studies
Purchase Manager
- Established export business from concept through operation.
- Researched product sources and potential vendors & created purchasing agreements.
- Developed and managed new business development plan that included calling on customers and prospective customers to enhance the business negotiations for optimal purchase arrangements.
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Business Administration
Purchase Manager
Assign tasks and track progress for employees.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded the necessary information.
- Oversaw daily operations for staff of 7 employees.
- Communicated with vendors regarding back order availability, future inventory
- Handled daily paperwork and cooperated with the accounting department on invoicing and shipping problems.
- Helped sales agents with customer service on products and special offers.
- Developed and executed pricing strategies to reach financial targets.
- Maintained accurate records of past due customer account activity.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records and consumer purchasing trends.
- Anticipated consumer buying patterns to create a purchase and inventory plan.
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Business Administration
Purchase Manager
Implemented procurement needs, strategies and policies on construction projects
- Managed pricing, estimates and bids and performed product and cost analysis
- Identified order quantities and managed inventory costs and warehousing needs
- Maintained procurement files and tracking purchasing activity
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Electronic Engineering
Purchase Manager
Negotiate annual contracts, working with engineering, product line and other departments
- Source new products with input from various departments
- Annual cost improvements of +5% exceeding targets of 3%
- Create purchase orders, ensure on time delivery to meet production needs, on time delivery performance was +95%
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Master of Arts
Capital and Equipment and Plant Broker/purchase Manager
- Researched and Procured Equipment for Construction, Landscape, and Property Maintenance Companies through auctions and vendors throughout Western U.S.
- Facilitated lease/purchase analysis.
- Administered all aspects of finance procurement through capital lease companies and banks.
- Participated in RFP negotiation of large Municipal construction contracts
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International Business
Purchase Manager
Negotiated purchasing prices for over $10 Million monthly incoming product
- Developed Quality Assurance program
- Evaluated and certify new suppliers
- Responsible to research, implement and integrate IT resources to all the departments in the company
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Literature
Religious Education
General Manager, HACCP Coordinator, Purchase Manager
Managed the staff of thirteen including a sales office and accounting office
- Managed the seafood safety and guaranteed sanitary standard
- Increased sales amount, market share, and gross income in each year
- Also asked to oversee the office of Human Resources
- Upper management expressed satisfaction of my management and achievement
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Business Management
Computer Engineering And Technology
Sales and Purchase Manager
Increase company sales 100%.
- Bringing 50% profit from every lot of rough diamonds we purchased and sale.
- Travel to Africa specifically Sierra Leona to open the company and obtain all the required licenses to buy and export the rough diamonds, also build relationships with government members and visit the diamond mines to purchase and negotiate the rough diamonds. Also travel to do the same process in Brazil.
- Travel to New York or Armenia to take the rough diamonds to be cut and polish and then submit them to GIA or EGL for the certificates and then sell them to our clients.
- Marketing and networking for potential buyers.
- Dealing with all different jewelers, wholesalers, distributors etc.
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Human Ecology
Business Ethics
Strictly Business
Employee Purchase Manager
- Responsible for coaching, mentoring, developing and supervising 12 Sales Representatives.
- Developed policies, procedures and discounts for building products, cabinetry and home furnishings sold through Employee Purchase Program.
- Managed annual employee purchase sales in excess of $7.5 million.
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Finance
Psychology
Lease/purchase Manager
Established partnerships with auto dealers to purchase vehicle at wholesale prices.
- Established relationships with lenders to secure financing for automobile purchases and leases.
- Analyzed credit reports and made recommendations on applicable loan programs.
- Closed prospects via telephone using sales techniques and follow-up.
- Explained financial programs to clients and made recommendations based on need.
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Purchase Manager
Responsible for purchasing vehicles for the Auction in the North East territory. Interacting with the public for the purchase process, to ensure company procedure is followed. Working directly with all departments at the Auction.
- Call potential customers regards to selling their vehicle.
- Setting appointments to do a complete inspection on the vehicle.
- Complete the entire purchase transactions, getting all necessary documents signed.
- Scheduling the vehicle for transport to the nearest company Auction location.
- Working with the title department and Fleet lease manager to get vehicle ready for sale.
- Setting floor prices for the vehicles and any remarketing that is needed.
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M A
Bsc
Purchase Manager Packaging Material
Responsible for annual purchase of PM spend exceeding Rs 5 Billion of Packaging Materials - 1500 SKU
- Managed supply contracts and projects on yearly basis.
- Introduce new Packaging materials for Ice Cream / Food from local supplier & abroad.
- Reduction in Lead time of Packaging material.
- Alternate supplier development of Packaging materials for cost reduction.
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Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
Business Administration And Economics
Assistant Purchase Manager
- Handled correspondence with all external suppliers, negotiating delivery terms and prices.
- Handled local purchases and keeping all purchase orders.
- Reviewed all documents concerning the sales account and handled clients credit terms, and assisted sales department in making new proposals.
- Generated daily, weekly and monthly reports for both sales and collection departments.
- Implemented and handled all human resources related issues (payroll, attendance, Insurance, trainings, recruitment, etc )
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