Chris Mcelroy Email & Phone Number

• Problem solving
• Manage 4 buyers and 1 purchasing assistant responsible for procurement of all raw material requirements for $300 million manufacturing company
• Negotiate annual/semiannual pricing contracts
• Work with vendors and marketing department to develop new packaging concepts
• Work with team of department managers to better the functionality and accuracy of MRP system
• Work with team of department managers to reduce inventory by 40% in 6 months as well as create a… Show more

• Problem solving
• Manage 4 buyers and 1 purchasing assistant responsible for procurement of all raw material requirements for $300 million manufacturing company
• Negotiate annual/semiannual pricing contracts
• Work with vendors and marketing department to develop new packaging concepts
• Work with team of department managers to better the functionality and accuracy of MRP system
• Work with team of department managers to reduce inventory by 40% in 6 months as well as create a… Show more

• Responsible for outfitting two Factory Trawlers in the Alaskan Polluck fishing fleet
• Purchased approximately $19 million in parts and labor per year
• Negotiated pricing, delivery, and lead times
• Worked closely with Director of Operations and vessel engineers to supply the ships with all parts needed to continue fishing and accomplish tasks during shipyard
• Expedited parts to ensure timely delivery to Alaska for vessel offloads
• Became the office expert on the purchasing… Show more

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Operations Management And Supervision, 3.30

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Humanities/Humanistic Studies, 3.30