Purchasing Agent Career Research and Resources
Fanuc Robotics
Procured production parts, capital equipment, and services. Negotiated corporate contracts. Created a supplier development program and rating system. ACHIEVEMENTS: •Resourced logistics suppliers while eliminating 6 storage warehouses, saving $300,000+ each year. •Earned an individual achievement award which was based on positive cash flow. •Exceeded cost savings goals each year. •Resourced food service supplier increasing...
Avg. Salary: $67,500 · Company Rank: Not Available
Utica Enterprises
Responsible for all areas of procurement, including expediting critical components and scheduling. Purchased electrical enclosures, steel, fabricated/machined parts, and capital equipment. Assisted the customer during build and acquisition. ACHIEVEMENTS: •Implemented National contract agreements resulting in a 40% savings. •Created a new automated purchasing/expediting system.
Avg. Salary: $67,500 · Company Rank: Not Available
General Motors
Implement strategic inventory reduction countermeasures which has saved company $800K Identify and establish relationships with potential suppliers to service company electrical needs Work directly with suppliers to resolve non-conformance issues in purchasing
Avg. Salary: $32,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
Graphic Innovators, Inc
To purchase all raw materials and commodities for the production and re build of printing press and associated equipment. In addition purchase all safety and cleaning materials for use in the facility. Also negotiate all contracts for outside vendors needed for running of facility
Avg. Salary: $50,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
Goss International
I was responsible for a specific set of raw materials and commodities for the production of the printing equipment and also for maintaining a certain level of parts for aftermarket sales
Avg. Salary: $50,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
Florsheim Shoe
To purchase a specific set of raw materials for the production both in the USA and also overseas(mainly India & China). In addition usually twice(2) to three(3) times per year traveled to India to oversea quality problems in both raw materials and finished product
Avg. Salary: $50,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
Florshein Shoe
was responsible for overseeing the complete running of all production for a plant of approx 250 people
Avg. Salary: $50,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
meadwestvaco
warehousing, logistics, shipping/receiving, inventory control/preservation/accuracy, employee interaction, floor supervision, property conservation and environmental issues
Avg. Salary: $50,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
Ford Motor Comapany
Contract Buyer with Ford Motor Company. Identified service parts in Interior Trim and HVAC commodities to be resourced from plants being sold. Negotiated contracts with new suppliers for tooling and components.. Achieved cost reductions of $750,000 on an annual buy of $25 million for Service Glass.
Avg. Salary: $60,000 · Company Rank: 4.0 out of 5
Tecstar Automotive
Maintained inventory valued at approximately $10 million. Negotiated freight savings of approximately 20%. Negotiated shop supply savings of approximately 10%. Streamlined material flow system to reduce headcount by one person. Trained and supervised staff of nine including two Coordinators and 7 Material Handlers. Maintained communications with customers to ensure timely delivery of rush orders and backord...
Avg. Salary: $60,000 · Company Rank: Not Available