Purchasing Manager
Managed the Farmers Insurance Purchasing Department and its staff, responsible for supporting all Farmers employees and agents, approximately 30,000 people, throughout the United States. The Department conducted bids, performed analysis, and managed the relationship for all 3rd party sources of furniture & fixture assets, multifunctional printers/copiers, printed marketing materials, printer consumables, and general office supplies.Microsoft Office Suite | Ariba eProcurement Tool | SAP… Show more Managed the Farmers Insurance Purchasing Department and its staff, responsible for supporting all Farmers employees and agents, approximately 30,000 people, throughout the United States. The Department conducted bids, performed analysis, and managed the relationship for all 3rd party sources of furniture & fixture assets, multifunctional printers/copiers, printed marketing materials, printer consumables, and general office supplies.Microsoft Office Suite | Ariba eProcurement Tool | SAP | SQL Query Analyzer | Contract Negotiations | Global Supplier Management | Inventory Management/Administration | Freight Contract Management | Staff Management | Interpersonal Skills | Mentoring and Teaching | Customer Service Oriented | Quantifiable Results | Vendor Management Relationship | Strong Analytical Skills | Manage Daily Procurement Activities Show less