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NAME

Address
Phone # Email Address

SENIOR BUYER
Medical Device Manufacturing Aerospace Pharmaceuticals Government

Energizing business leader with more than 10 years of experience building strong B2B relationships,
providing strategic planning, mentoring staff, expanding supplier base, maximizing profit, and optimizing
procedures. Exemplary leadership results include capturing significant operational savings, negotiating
pricing/agreements, and continuous process improvement. Keen eye for trend-spotting and analysis
applied to automating inventory databases, forecasting demand and product need, and ensuring on-time
delivery. Exceed expectations in designing novel solutions, successful problem resolution, managing lean
inventory, and creating competitive advantage in multiple industries.

Pricing/Contract Negotiations Exceed Financial Goals Innovative Systems Design


Lean Inventory Levels Minimize Purchase Price Variances Strategic Planning & Analysis
Sustainable B2B Relationships Dynamic Leadership Creative Solutions Forecasting
Streamline Procedures Production Life Cycle Management Cost Containment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COMPANY 1, City, State 2007-present


Fitness equipment manufacturer, selling to both home and commercial markets. XXX staff.

Senior Buyer
Manage inventory levels using MRP system to meet demands, yet avoid stock-outs. Collaborate with
cross-functional managers to drive deliveries, changes in demand, and supplier communications.
Created and delivered training curriculum to 25 staff members on purchasing module of MRP system.
Streamlined ordering and product replenishment procedures, applying Kaizen principles of Vendor
Managed Inventory and strengthening supplier relationships.
Accelerated corporate cultural change, increasing cohesion and cooperation between Production
and Purchasing Departments, despite long-standing poor working relationships.
Established reputation as “go-to” resource for problem resolution and quick response.

COMPANY 2, City, State 2004-2007


Pool and spa manufacturer. XXX employees.

Buyer / Planner
Monitored forecasts downloaded via MRP system, allowing supplier to view product demand. Delivered
expert B2B coordination to meet order accuracy and on-time delivery. Maintained lean inventory stocking
levels.
Cut operating costs 35%, cutting vendor base from 100 to 50, while increasing volume discounts.
Shrank inventory 25%, representing $1M in savings.
Facilitated strong B2B relationships with local suppliers, allowing inventory reduction, without losing
production time or jeopardizing deadlines.
Orchestrated quick responses to rapidly changing needs of suppliers and production staff, within
tight turn-around time of 3 business days.
Achieved Kaizen certification for design of pneumatic machine that reduced staff by more than half
and maintained unit production levels.

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COMPANY 3, City, State 2003-2004


Aerospace components manufacturer, employing XXX.

Outside Process Buyer


Commanded best operational practices meeting DAR/FAR requirements, including certifications/
documentation for each part processed, such as painting, heat treating, or anodizing.
Captured an estimated $20K in repair cost savings, implementing a preventive maintenance program
for company trucks.
Re-vamped department scheduling to better meet corporate needs, equitably distribute workload,
and decrease unproductive waiting times.
Slashed fuel costs 25% by re-designing driver territories and truck assignments.
Streamlined purchase order processing procedures, increasing efficiency and productivity devising
document tracking system for job travelers.
Turned around performance of entire department of difficult drivers via individual mentoring, setting
specific performance standards and productivity measures, linked to merit increases.

COMPANY 4, City, State 2001-2002


Regional retail/service dealership for Harley Davidson motorcycles. XX staff.

Warranty and Accident Claims Administrator


Managed all warranty claims and accident repairs, including tracking work orders and billing via
computerized MRP system. Worked with customer base to ensure satisfaction with component part sales.
Facilitated dealership’s success in achieving status as only approved repair site for XXX Insurance
throughout Northern California, by ensuring required service qualifications were met.
Contributed to 25% revenue increase for Service Department, despite stagnant growth levels in
other departments.
Achieved 98% work completion and payment collections, creating warranty logging system which
turned around profit levels in a previously problematic department.
Overcame resistance in completing training modules by implementing policy with clear expectations
and consequences for noncompliance, significantly increasing quality of service provided by
department staff and meeting certification requirements.
Established reputation in working with insurance adjusters despite adversarial agendas, via
professionalism and competence in collaborations.
Led Service Department in component parts sales 3 consecutive quarters.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

COMPANY 5
Contract Buyer

COMPANY 6
Senior Buyer, Job Shop Manufacturing

COMPANY 7
Buyer/Planner II, Medical Devices

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Operations Management (Minor in Economics)


University, City, State

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / ASSOCIATION

Lean Manufacturing Certificate / Command Spanish Course


Association of Operations Management (APICS)

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