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AREAS OF EXPERTISE * Customer Service * Negotiation skills * Pricing Analysis * Purchasing * Procurement * Vendor Negotiations * Supply Chain Management * Product Engineering * Sales Management QUALIFICATIONS * Purchasing Manager possessing over 25 years of experience in procurement, price negotiation, R&D of new products, and product engineering as well as solid purchasing and vendor negotiations experience. * Extensive sales and sales/management experience establishing client base in multi-state region working with OEM, distributor and user type accounts. * Directed purchasing department strategic plans to secure cost effective prices through the analysis of RFPs, negotiations and securing strong vendor relationships. * Skilled in bid solicitation and processes negotiated pricing and contracts while coordinating the procurement process with vendors securing saving on annual purchasing contracts. * Conducted price cost analysis and MRO needs, evaluating existing and new vendor partnerships. * Coordinated delivery timetables, troubleshooting product and delivery pathways. * Communicated effectively with multi-level business-OEM/ distributors and user type accounts. * Motivated Team leader with excellent leadership, management and communication skills. * Successful Regional Sales Manager effectively managing OEM, distributor and user type accounts. * Keen ability to read and purchase products from blueprints developed by engineering and customer. * Skilled in raw materials, production and maintenance supplies for engineering and R&D. David Secrist Resume, Page 2
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