Purchasing Manager Resume

Purchasing managers are trained and educated to handle purchase of raw materials, equipment, etc. for organizations. Their major responsibilities are to design a strategic purchasing system, deal with vendors, negotiate on contract terms, prepare and meet budget for the purchase department. Additionally, these managers are also required to hire and train staff, develop and execute purchasing strategies, perform cost analysis, audit vendors, oversee daily purchasing operations. This job position is for experienced candidates who have working knowledge of SAP software, inventory management, and supply chain management besides other traits.

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Sample of Purchasing Manager Resume

Steven T. Dever
1939 Patterson Street
Houston, TX 77032
Phone: 713-917-1785
Email: steven.dever@anymail.com

Job Objective:

Enthusiastic, hard-working, and highly motivated Purchase Manager with extensive experience in inventory and supply chain management, vendor negotiation, and developing purchasing strategies to meet business targets. Adept at researching, understanding market demands, and coordinating activities to ensure minimal delay. Good leadership and communication abilities.

Summary of Skills:

Sound knowledge about inventory management, warehouse, logistics, sourcing, and contract terms
Familiar with various purchasing activities, reviewing quarterly reports for identifying issues, and recommending possible solutions
Skilled in inspecting goods, auditing vendors, and negotiating contract
Expertise in maintaining Excel/Google spreadsheets, and working with supply chain management software
Team player capable of quick decision-making with good problem-solving skills
Exceptional in negotiation, and strong written and verbal communication skills

Work Experience:

Purchasing Manager
Plibrico Company, Houston, TX
November 2016 – Present

Overseeing daily operations of the purchase department, and preparing annual budget
Reviewing purchase requisition of various department, and providing necessary information on when raw materials or equipment will be available so that production schedule is managed accordingly
Working closely with the sales and inventory control team to design strategic purchasing systems
Reviewing, evaluating, and implementing advanced purchasing system
Supporting the account department in resolving issues pertaining to invoicing and payment disbursal
Responsible for interviewing prospective vendors, visiting suppliers plants or manufacturing workshops to assess, and learn about products, cost and vendor services

Purchasing Clerk
Plibrico Company, Houston, TX
April 2013 – October 2016

Took overall responsibility for all purchasing activities, including inventory management and supervised a team of 20 personnel for dispatching customer orders
Verified goods received and coordinated with the warehouse manager for systematic storage
Arranged for dispatching damaged materials and send credit notes to respective vendors
Prepared and met purchasing department budgets for two consecutive years
Maintained clear and organized records to ensure that all reports/invoices are filed and stored properly in the database
Negotiated contracts with vendors and performed regular audit on them
Directed and coordinated activities of the staff in purchasing department, logistics, and sales

Internship:

Assistant Buyer
Essendant Enterprises, Houston, TX
August 2011 – March 2013

Made necessary revisions on purchase orders or cancellations, and notified the vendor of the changes
Coordinated with the team to assist in purchase order management, vendor interaction, and product selection
Provided input for changes or development in equipment, and substitute materials
Followed up with new vendors for requesting JPG files or catalogs that contained information necessary for product selection
Negotiated on purchase contract with vendors, suppliers, and wholesalers on behalf of the company
Tracked all shipments using technology, determined estimated arrival times, and notified about delays to respective departments
Reviewed and generated quarterly reports for small business vendors, and resolved transaction issues

Education:

Master's Degree in Business Administration
Express University, Houston, TX
2011

Certifications:

Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management, 2016
Certified Purchasing Professional, 2013

Reference:

On request.