-Large volume strategic purchasing for commercial construction trade.-Item reconciliation and transaction entry process for all new manufacturer items.-Full understanding of warehouse layout, bin locations assignments, and inventory management.-Daily duties performed in a fast-paced environment.-Enter new items into inventory via SAGE (ERP system)-Run daily receipt of goods batch for reconciliation and to receive goods into warehouse inventory.-Assist in planning and strategist ordering cycles.-Process vendor acknowledgements and reconcile order and pricing discrepancies.-Manage and track inbound deliveries.-Responsible for purchasing specific product lines.-Assist warehouse with Bar Code Implementation and Process.-Daily auditing of goods received against open purchase orders before formal receipt.-Cost analysis and monthly reporting.-Manufacturer price increase enteries and maintenance.

**Contractor through Mastech Staffing Agency-Provided strong PO processing experience, and seasoned experience with Buy to Pay process.-Provided technical and administrative support to all project manager(s).-Formats documentation, including creation of templates and shell files.-Used a variety of software tools sufficiently to support all aspects of all past, present, and future projects.-Daily use of advanced MS Office, Excel, Snagit, and Powerpoint skills.-Daily expediting of PO’s, ensuring PO’s are received, day to day reporting in Excel.-Provided strong Excel skills for weekly and monthly mandatory reporting to senior management.-Used Oracle/PeopleSoft ERP for all PO and other purchasing needs.

**Contractor through RemX Staffing Agency-Prepared and processed purchase requests via by tech support trouble ticket request.-Purchasing of all technology hardware equipment (laptops, desktops, printers, UPS's, Servers, and misc peripherals).-Maintained vendor relations for best price practices.-Worked with the IT engineering and IT Senior Staff on strategic sourcing of goods.-Verified receipt of items received, once received properly logged into asset database.-Tracking of equipment deployed and responsible for all invoices / authorizes payment, purchase or contract.-Primary contact for department with trouble ticketing software (Cherwell) for all equipment requests.-Shipped out all hardware requiring special shipping.-Logged in all assets by asset tag reporting/tracking spreadsheet.-Fill in/Coverage for IT Warehouse Manager twice a week, in charge of pulling and the deployment of warehouse goods. -Tracking and recording all incoming and outgoing Bank technology assets.

**Contractor through Wollborg Michelson Staffing Agency-Completed, reviewed for accuracy, and submitted cost changes for all divisions.-Reviewed and resolved cost issues in all divisions and across various systems.-Proactively ensured compliance and communicated directly with Sourcing, divisions and vendors as needed.-Worked closely with the Product Management Team and Sourcing to complete allowance paperwork for all divisions and make adjustments in the various systems as requested by the divisions.-Maintained assigned SKU integrity maintenance in all systems.-Processed set up request forms for all new items, new sizes and new division acceptances in a prompt manner and with strict Own Brands standards.-Communicated order information to key stakeholders.-Problem solved and corrected system issues for Operations leadership, Sourcing, Product management and Vendors.-Kept detailed records of work completed and report to Operations Manager.-Supported ad hoc requests and implements corporate initiatives.-Processed all system support forms and documents.

-Three (3) Direct Reports under my direct daily supervision processed and executed regular reviews and/or formal discipline. -Researched and found productivity annually through supplier cost reduction, resource, or similar means.-Ran weekly MRP through Expandable Software operating system.-Resolved chronic part/source delivery or quality problems.-Assured all Buyers are fully trained before performing any task.-Assumed full accountability for cost of components and inventory of raw material.-Assisted the Materials and Planning Supervisors in setting inventory goals for assigned product lines.-Responsible for supporting manufacturing operations with a sound and accurate purchasing schedule on a regular basis.-Worked with Master Scheduler to ensure raw materials are available to meet Manufacturing's needs.-Assumed leadership role in managing key, strategic relationships with our customer's divisions purchasing groups.

-Supported new product cost targets and meet project milestone dates.-Ensured that optimal inventory levels of commodities are established to meet production launch requirements.-Applied analytical skills to identify and employ strategies to effectively meet product and project cost goals, identify supply risk, and evaluate supplier performance.-Met quick turn requirements for new product development deadlines. Time to market is a critical measurement for new product teams. Employed supply chain management best practices to secure uninterrupted supply.-Sped through the entire process including PO placement, supplier delivery performance, cost analysis, spend analysis, new supplier selection, and cost negotiations is necessary to support time to market.-Ability to create flexible processes to support new product requirements, and make effective decisions using limited information.

-Responsible for centralized sourcing and negotiation of technology standards to include (but not limited to): Network Servers DL580's, G7's, HP workstations, network UPS's, Lenovo laptops, Shoretel telecom equipment, desktop/laptop accessories, HP printers and Microsoft and proprietary software for nationwide 300+ field locations.-Senior level customer services and excellent vendor management relations.-Managed Blackberry and iPhone usage and reporting analysis for senior management.-Real Estate partnering in network cabling and integration services for new offices, consolidations, and moves.-Asset disposal coordination. Heavy asset ticketing for provisioning and receiving of all RHI Corporate hardware purchases.-Project Management of nationwide hardware rollouts for RHI North America offices field offices.-Services management of all nationwide out of warranty repair services for HP printers analyzed and reviewed all service invoices.-International hardware purchasing for RHI international office locations through Europe and Asia.-Partnered with IT / supplier base to ensure technical roadmaps and standards were closely managed.-Facilitated end to end RFIs and RFPs for special projects, rollout programs, and other contract start-ups.-Highly knowledgeable with adhering to Supplier Diversity Programs.-Proficient with maintaining a reliable supplier base.-Promptly resolved issues to include invoice issues, shortages, RMAs, damages, scheduling, and expediting.-SOX compliance.-Negotiated cost avoidance: 2011: $275k, 2010: $252k, 2009: $200k, 2008: $212k, 2007: $236k, 2006: $215k