Jeff Shaw Email & Phone Number

The Woodlands, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas

➤ Collaborated with international managers to identify and procure the best quality, cost-effective raw materials.➤ Identified/captured raw material and packaging materials annual savings averaging over $100k between 2019 and 2022.➤ Sourced, requested, and analyzed international quotes and negotiated pricing and terms with qualified suppliers.➤ Developed and maintained strong relationships with all global raw materials suppliers to support $500M in global sales.➤ Accurately forecasted demand for raw materials to avoid insufficiencies for production or excessive inventory surpluses.➤ Requested bid proposals and negotiated contracts within budgetary limitations while meeting quality and delivery needs.➤ Maintained performance indicators centered around service, cost, productivity, and control while delivering savings.➤ Worked with laboratory team to procure samples for research and development products and new raw material suppliers.➤ Managed daily physical inventory of raw materials, packaging items, and finished goods for Houston production facility.➤ Trained and coached fellow employees on how to create and process purchase orders and other procurement activities.➤ Engaged with regional leadership teams to develop customer fulfilment strategy leveraging local buys to meet demand.➤ Assisted Global Director of Supply Chain in any supply chain projects/initiatives and ensured timely material delivery.➤ Secured and analyzed domestic quotes for negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers for multiple Stoller locations.➤ Managed over $10M in annual raw materials and packaging spend and maintained vendor performance records and KPIs.➤ Reviewed requisitions and initiated purchases for materials as well as created inventory and dropship purchase orders.➤ Approved proposals and contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority for multiple domestic facilities.

Houston, Texas Area

➤ Successfully coordinated with project managers and construction managers regarding vendors in the community.➤ Prepared contracting documentation and provided administrative support including master construction agreements.➤ Negotiated vendor pricing and delivery specifications, invoiced vendors, and resolved invoice problems with suppliers.➤ Validated pricing and prepared bid spreads for comparison along with evaluation of scopes of work for final contracts.➤ Prepared bid/contract packages for vendors, tracked costs, and assisted with specification and contract development.➤ Aided in obtaining pricing from trade partners for new plans or options and provide purchasing administrative support.➤ Confirmed accuracy and completeness of contracting package and process through final signatures by trade partners.➤ Tracked manufacturer agreements/contract package and managed materials lists for computer management systems.➤ Researched and provided information on trade partner payment inquiries and interfaced with accounting as needed.➤ Obtained all required confirmation documents and uploaded and indexed complete signed contracting documents.➤ Successfully completed general administrative functions with staff at the national purchasing office in Pennsylvania.➤ Monitored EPO requests from trade partners and Operations, reviewed EPO requests, and created EPOs as needed.

Houston, Texas, United States

➤ Requested material/turnkey bids and pricing from vendors and successfully managed vendor contracts and insurance.➤ Worked with the Purchasing Manager to support the Purchasing/Estimating team and maintained supplier information.➤ Maintained strong working relationships with vendors, supervised vendor activities, and placed extra orders for builders.➤ Prepared and managed weekly and monthly reports for management team and resolved invoice problems with suppliers.➤ Performed vendor research and qualification to enhance profitability, reduce operating costs, and boost efficiency.➤ Effectively communicated with construction field supervisors, vendors, subcontractors, suppliers, and management.➤ Maintained supplier/vendor pricing in the purchasing system and assisted in management of National Account Program.➤ Conducted ongoing market research to identify beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendors and suppliers.➤ Maintained supplier/vendor pricing in the purchasing system, resolved any invoicing problems, and prepared reports.

Houston, Texas, United States

➤ Managed key customer relationships and ensured service delivery was in alignment with customer expectations.➤ Drove positive customer experiences that created client value and satisfaction as well as retention and growth.➤ Coordinated supply and delivery expectations with key vendors and oversaw Order to Cash process with customers.➤ Communicated with customers through multiple channels including phone, email, correspondence, and in-person.➤ Investigated and resolved any billing or service issues with the customer and the company's accounting department.➤ Worked across the organization and provided the highest level of service and increased value for clients.➤ Collaborated with customers to successfully manage their company internet store while engaging with stakeholders.➤ Applied a common approach and process for driving operational efficiency across the customer life cycle.➤ Conducted root cause analysis and provided recommendations or resolutions of any product or service problems.➤ Prepared reports, analyzed data to improve processes, and ensured resources were properly allocated.➤ Always maintained a positive and professional attitude toward customers by responding promptly to inquiries.➤ Responded to phone inquiries, performed data entry, and maintained/updated accurate, confidential client files.