Purchasing Agent – Federal Government Contractor Resume Example Adams & Associates

PURCHASING AGENT – FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR

Summary

Hardworking Senior Purchasing Agent with 14+ years of being adept at providing a broad range of skills and experience in government, manufacturing and operational retail procurement.

Highlights

Results-oriented
Quality control
Self-motivated
Operations management
Efficient
Experienced in production scheduling
Procurement specialist
Purchasing ability
Supply management expertise
Contract Negotiation
Just-In-Time Principles

Customer- and service-oriented
Inventory control procedures
Retail merchandising expertise
Excellent communication skills
Listening skills
Written and oral communication skills
Energetic self-starter
Reliable and punctual
Materials Requirements Planning

Accomplishments

Supervision

Supervised team of one staff memberProcess Improvement
Created new departmental procedures manual.
Assessed organizational training needs.
Competitive Analysis
Performed competitive analysis to make recommendations for future company growth.
Marketing
Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in [X%] growth of customer base.
Creative Problem Solving:
Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Experience

Adams & Associates January 2004 to CurrentPurchasing Agent – Federal Government Contractor
Chicago, IL

•Supervise, administer and manage all aspects of purchasing for the Joliet Job Corps Center including contract administration.
•Research and developed new sources of supply according to material specs or Scope of Work; analyzing cost/price bids, lead time, minimum order quantities, terms and conditions.
•Established 14 professional long term service contracts covering areas of maintenance, fire protection, linen, rentals, uniforms, pest control and waste removal services.
•Assemble contract documentation according to Federal Acquisition Regulations and Company Standard Operating Procedures for over 30 construction subcontracts ranging from $3,000.00 to over $400,000.00.
•Conduct the bid analysis making recommendations based on the quality of the proposal; contractor experience, expertise and price.
•Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Citrix, Oracle, and Internet based procurement.
•Train Center staff on purchasing policy and computerized requisition system.

Midwest ImperialJanuary 2007 to February 2008Purchasing Agent - Steel Tank Manufacturer
Frankfort, IL, IL

Managed the supply chain and expedited raw materials for the fabrication of custom designed ASME pressure vessels at two manufacturing facilities. Submit a Request for Quotations according to specific material requirements staying within budgetary restrictions. Coordinated the transportation of our finished product to our customer's location.

United Parcel Service July 2001 to September 2007Driver/Preloader
Hammon, IN

Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to a set checklist. Loaded and unloaded packages.

General Electric Company January 2004 to January 2006Assistant Materials Manager - Parts Manufacturer
Cicero, IN

Scheduled and expedited all direct raw materials for the production of electrical heating elements for GE stoves, dishwashers and refrigerators. Purchase and managed all MRO indirect supplies for all tool and floor cribs.

Folding Guard January 2004 to April 2004Buyer - Custom Security Systems
Chicago, IL

Analyze, plan, schedule, and purchase of all raw materials for production of steel welded partitions.

Vertiflex Company January 1999 to April 2001Purchasing Manager - Office Products Manufacturer
Chicago, IL

Responsibilities included purchasing, inventory management, and services for steel office products manufacturing company. Commodities purchased include steel, raw materials, packaging, hardware, finished goods, wood, furniture, tools, parts, powder coatings and computer equipment.

Whitehall Inc.January 1991 to January 1998Purchasing Agent/Supply Supervisor - Retail Operational Support
Chicago, IL

Major areas of responsibilities were supervisory, purchasing, inventory, and distribution of operational supplies for over 250 jewelry stores nationwide and the corporate office. Operational items procured include fixtures, packaging, furniture, equipment, maintenance, fabric, office and printed materials.

Vertiflex CompanyJanuary 1999 to January 2001Purchasing Manager
Chicago, IL

Responsibilities included purchasing, inventory management, and services for steel office products manufacturing company.
Commodities purchased include steel, raw materials, packaging, hardware, finished goods, wood, furniture, tools, parts, powder coatings and computer equipment.

Whitehall IncJanuary 1991 to January 1998Purchasing Agent/Supply Supervisor
Chicago, IL

Major areas of responsibilities were supervisory, purchasing, inventory, and distribution of operational supplies for over 250 jewelry stores nationwide and the corporate office.
Operational items procured include fixtures, packaging, furniture, equipment, maintenance, fabric, office and printed materials.

Education

Asbury University1 1987Bachelor of ArtsWilmore, KY

Skills

Citrix, Commodities, hardware, contract administration, contracts, documentation, inventory management, inventory, materials, Excel, office, MS Word, Oracle, packaging, procurement, proposal, purchasing, quality, Research, supervisory, supply chain, transportation

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Adams & Associates
Midwest Imperial
United Parcel Service
General Electric Company
Folding Guard
Vertiflex Company
Whitehall Inc.
Whitehall Inc

School Attended

Asbury University

Job Titles Held:

Purchasing Agent – Federal Government Contractor
Purchasing Agent - Steel Tank Manufacturer
Driver/Preloader
Assistant Materials Manager - Parts Manufacturer
Buyer - Custom Security Systems
Purchasing Manager - Office Products Manufacturer
Purchasing Agent/Supply Supervisor - Retail Operational Support
Purchasing Manager
Purchasing Agent/Supply Supervisor

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts

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