Derek Allison Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, PA, US

• Coordinate with Maintenance and Property managers to ensure timely procurement and resolve issues.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies across multiple locations.
• Cultivate vendor relationships and negotiate favorable terms for large-scale orders.
• Supervise purchasing operations, ensuring adherence to budgetary guidelines and timelines.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize procurement processes and drive cost savings initiatives.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage high-volume procurement activities.

• Crucial in the procurement of multiple office locations
• Work with ownership to create operational strategies
• Propose innovative ideas to enhance the company

• Provide strategic procurement guidance to small and mid-sized businesses, spanning various industries.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to minimize costs and improve efficiencies.
• Develop and implement customized procurement solutions tailored to client needs.
• Deliver comprehensive reports and recommendations to enhance procurement effectiveness.

• Managed procurement and vendor relations in alignment with ISO standards.
• Implemented inventory systems and optimized procurement processes for operational efficiency.
• Led contract negotiations to secure competitive pricing and terms.

Negotiated with vendors, generated purchase orders, and coordinated with project managers for timely delivery.

Developed vendor relationships, negotiated pricing, and managed purchase order tracking.

• Trained and oversaw the work of three other employees.
• Coordinated warehouse functions during high-volume holiday seasons.
• Maintained organization and cleanliness of facility.
• Maintained stock levels for merchandise.
• Arranged and coordinated incoming shipments.
• Developed and established new storage systems that improved productivity.

• Trained and oversaw the day to day work of several employees.
• Management, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration.
• Printed packing labels, and other material control information into the computer
• Process purchase orders and receipts
• Process outbound products for FedEx, UPS, DHL and USPS
• Conduct physical inventory and update locations of parts.