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Operations Management | System Automation | Organization | Time Management | Strategic Planning

Net Profit Generation | Cost Control | Project Management | Critical Thinking | Communication | Negotiations

Cross-Functional Teamwork | Collaborative Decision Making | Stakeholder Engagement | Supplier & Vendor Relations

Inventory Control | Material Planning & Management | Procurement | Strategic Sourcing

New Product Planning & Introduction | MS Office | Windows OS

Analytical and results-focused purchasing professional with a 23-year history of progressive growth and experience in the coordination and execution of purchasing and sourcing within a portfolio of domestic and global vendors. Proven expertise in supporting cradle-to-grave procurement utilizing a factual, process-driven approach towards attaining objectives regarding cost support, profit, customer service, and organizational excellence. Inventive leader, driven to leverage exceptional capacity to manage priorities simultaneously and under pressure with the utmost in professionalism. Active supporter of vital operations, including sustaining a 98% inventory accuracy rate. Slash material expenses using continuous improvement focused on the reduction of excess, obsolete materials and processes. Able to capitalize on previously undiscovered opportunities, thus generating productivity and actively contributing to bottom-line profit. Driver of optimal customer satisfaction to align with stakeholder, cost and service goals. Leader of strategic procurement objectives and development of related policies. Seeking a Procurement role that will offer ongoing, viable opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

  Manage daily purchasing functions with direct responsibility for material/vendor sourcing and qualification for over 4K items with both domestic and international suppliers

  Drive operations including price negotiation, cost control and supplier management for domestic and Asian suppliers that support the manufacture of a range of custom office seating items

  Effectively manage an annual spend of $9M; serve as the sole Buyer and succeeded in garnering $26M last year

  Served as the foremost provider of luxury home and lifestyle products worldwide

  Manufactured, distributed and sold renowned brands including Waterford, Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Royal Albert, Minton, Johnson Brothers and Franciscan

  Led day-to-day purchasing with direct responsibility for sourcing and managing of and product resources

  Brokered price negotiations and purchase ordering across a range of components and packaging materials

  Planned and controlled a $2M annual purchasing budget while simultaneously managing a team of up to 15 vendors

  Collaborated with marketing and brand management personnel to design and source packaging for existing lines in accordance with promotional requirements.

  Garnered a 31% cost reduction across the presentation box segment

  Led sourcing and price negotiation for a manufacturer of packaging supplies and equipment solutions

  Drove contract packaging operations for Waterford Crystal using the Exact Max MRP system to plan inventory, maximize resources, control expenses and manage annual spending of $2M total

  Called on material management expertise in an integral subject matter expert role on the Exact Max ERP system implementation team

  Spearheaded the execution of a supplier performance measurement system, which allowed for the assessment of supplier performance; included evaluating cost, quality and delivery

  Served as the Display Project Manager to source vendors and components

  Also coordinated display production and related client shipments

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  Offered sound leadership, direction and harmonization of procurement for the New Products Group

  Supervised, mentored, guided and trained a staff of four NPR Buyers

  Actively delivered support during the manufacturing of products including MP3s, video games, photos, computers and cleaning accessories

  Worked diligently to achieve performance, cost, quality and delivery goals while overseeing an annual budget of $9M

  Led material/vendor sourcing and qualification, price negotiations, cost control and supplier management for domestic and Asian suppliers

  Founded and enforced non-product related (NPR) purchasing to fuel compliance with policies across global and regional purchasing and contract management endeavors

  Oversaw sourcing and inventory control for a variety of in-house packaging materials including blister cards, corrugate, displays and labels with annual spending of $4M

  Enhanced inventory levels using efficient planning; also mitigated unnecessary expenditures by skillfully managing both obsolete and excess materials

  Tenaciously negotiated a 16% cost reduction on all blister cards materials, thus achieving notable cost savings

Supervisor, Planning & Warehousing, Revlon, Inc. Implement Division, 1998-2001

Senior Planner, Revlon, Inc. Implement Division, 1991-2001

Planner for Liquid Makeup, Eye & Lip Pencils, Revlon, Inc. Implement Division, 1988-1991

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Rutgers University

Associate of Arts, Business Administration, Union College

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March 16, 2018

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Dear [Hiring Agent Name],

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (INSERT TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration. As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include the following accomplishments:

  I bring to any purchasing and sourcing role almost 25 years of both progressive and proven success in various managerial capacities, including work with both domestic and overseas suppliers and vendors.

  My experiences thus far have sharpened and refined my stakeholder relations and interpersonal skills, as well as my ability to connect positively with individuals and groups at all levels.

  As a professional, I am able to thrive under pressure in fast-paced, demanding work environments. I excel as both an independent contributor and contributory team member to actively contribute to operational goal achievement. In any position I take on as I grow professionally, I aim to achieve the utmost in both customer and organizational satisfaction.

  Independent of my practical background, I have both a Bachelor of Arts and an Associate of Arts, both with a Business Administration focus. I consider myself a lifelong learner, always ready and willing to adapt to new programs, technologies and process improvement efforts.

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Stephen Teller

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