Purchasing Manager with 15+ years of experience in OEM Medical Device manufacturing industry, specializing in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, and vendor relation’s management. Purchasing Management | Procurement Email: hocevar@neo.rr.comTrack record of significantly reducing costs and improving a company’s processes and corporate purchasing programs. Proven ability to ensure that a company enjoys a competitive edge when compared to their competitors by securing the best quality, price and terms from suppliers. Proven results against strategic objectives, while working within the organizations core values and beliefs. Outstanding communicator with a natural ability to forge collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Especially proficient in purchasing and procurement management. Significant accomplishments include: delivering cost savings and improving supplier performance; leadership and change management; timely purchase order placement; customer service; training and development; and ensuring adequate supply of required materials and on-time delivery.CORE COMPETENCIESPurchasing ManagementProcurement ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementManufacturing Resource Planning (MRP/SAP)Material Requirement ForecastingNew Product Introduction (NPI)Change ManagementContinuous Process ImprovementPerformance OptimizationProject ManagementEmployee EngagementContract NegotiationCross-Functional Team LeadershipCAREER HIGHLIGHTS• Maintained strong vendor relationships, achieved cost savings, and negotiated contracts for major Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system components.• Negotiated best prices and purchase agreement terms with key OEM suppliers and others, which reduced costs by $2M in a single year.• Consolidated supplier base by 30% through the elimination of subpar suppliers while improving total cost and efficiencies.Please contact me at 330-677-4803 with any purchasing or procurement opportunities.
Listed skills include Manufacturing, Management, Logistics, Sap, and 8 others.