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Fort Worth, Tx, Us

Carrollton, Texas, United States

• Solely and successfully managed all purchasing, sourcing, repairs, recycling and logistics operations for multiple Lines of Business (LOBs) at the Carrollton location, utilizing NetSuite as the primary platform.• Negotiated contracts with key vendors, resulting in significant cost savings. Highlights include:o Achieved approximately $350k annual savings through contract negotiations with our largest reagent vendor.o Secured approximately $185k annual savings through negotiations with our primary freight supplier.o Negotiated an average savings of $75k per instrument with our largest instrument supplier.• Efficiently oversaw the end-to-end process of Field Service Engineer (FSE) expedited parts requests, from procurement to fulfillment, domestically and internationally, utilizing Monday.com to streamline tracking, communication and operations.• Absorbed the additional roles responsibilities of Inventory Controller and Warehouse Manager, improving both departments’ Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), implementing best practices and creating a program to optimize inventory management. • Successfully revamped warehouse employee training programs and effectively managed buyer teams, resulting in notable enhancements to operational efficiency and alignment with industry standards. Additionally, implemented refined negotiation tactics, fostering stronger supplier relations, leading to further price reductions.• Worked closely with the CEO and CFO, playing a pivotal role in the acquisition of Alternative Biomedical Solutions, contributing to stakeholder reporting, providing exemplary procurement KPIs and leading a successful warehouse audit on a 72 hour notice.

Flower Mound, Texas, United States

• Built and created all aspects of the popular and profitable mobile restaurant business – Pasta La Vista. • Managed and performed construction on interior and exterior of restaurant, as well as mechanical work. Managed business implementation with all banks and government agencies. Managed all inspections and permit/certification obtainment. Managed menu creation and kitchen as sous-chef. Managed all marketing, accounting, social media, event booking, sourcing, purchasing, sales, payroll, maintenance, finances, analytics, and everything else for the company. • Created company with zero loans and currently operates with zero debt. • Company has received all five-star reviews to date.

Allen, Texas, United States

• Rebuilt the procurement department from the ground up: implemented effective purchasing and sourcing practices, metrics and trackers to show progress towards fiscal and performance goals, and trained entire team of buyers in negotiation, methods, and protocol. • Lead strategic sourcing campaign to bid and qualify all cost critical parts (tubing, valves, motherboards, displays, and more) on MPS2, MPS3, and MPS3 ND product lines. Campaign resulted in dramatic production cost reduction equating savings projected in the millions annually. • Received the company wide, Quest Pride award during second month of employment for outstanding work ethic, leadership and results.

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

• Integral in the Pattonair/Wesco Aircraft merger by analyzing combined fasteners and electronics parts portfolio, identifying best prices, and initiating internal and customer source changes to utilize stock and update sourcing methods. • Successfully managed the company’s largest strategic fastener supplier - $100+ million annual spend. Negotiated pricing reductions and long term agreements (LTAs). • Managed multiple projects under the Augeo program, rebidding multiple subcommodities to multiple strategic suppliers, and completed multiple LTAs utilizing new negotiated savings.• Managed multiple international projects (Europe, Middle East, South America) designed to qualify and integrate low cost suppliers, significantly lowering margins on key portfolios.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Successfully managed a team of three buyers implementing proven sourcing and procurement strategies and methods that ensured products and services were obtained at the best-negotiated price and value.• Created and developed a part number/nomenclature system allowing for a new and improved way to track spend and organize purchases. • Organized purchased products into competitively bid annual contracts, lowering product cost 20-30%, lowering freight cost 50%, and ensuring accurate and improved delivery dates. Further lowered owner’s negotiated rate on main components 10% and included pre-paid freight with improved payment terms. • Managed fabrication plant relocation project: improved layout of existing building plans to promote better work efficiency and ergonomics, met all owner and shareholder determined due dates, and negotiated all contract bids to an overall reduction of over 35%.

Grand Prairie, Texas

• Current buyer/contracts administrator of all services, parts, IT, repairs, and expansion projects for Poly-America, Pol-Tex, Poly West, Carolina Poly, and Up North Plastics. Recycling manger for Poly-America and satellite plants. Buyer for Poly-America handling parts, equipment, IT, facilities, tools, and uniforms. Buyer for special projects and large purchases. • Previously purchased for PA, Pol-Tex, Carolina Poly, and Poly-Trucking. Handled all repairs for mobile and industrial equipment, managed all recycling processes, and negotiated contracts and service agreements for all locations.

Allen, Tx

• Coordinated with suppliers, managed logistics, and set project schedules and budgets. • Managed my team while maintaining a positive and efficient work environment. • Met and exceeded all client expectations.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Managed store sales, employee sales, product inventory, customer information, and equipment quality. Trained new employees in sales skills, customer relations, tact and ethics, and product knowledge and ability.

Austin, Texas Area

Lead sales training seminars for new employees.Sold new and used vehicles, performed credit checks, and mastered sales negotiations with a wide range of customer demographics.

Austin, Texas Area

Mastered the POS System and became proficient in a high-pressure, high-volume environment. Gained problem-solving skills in hostile environments. Mastered inventory replacement and product trends.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General, 3.33