Purchasing Project Manager Resume

Christopher Lopez
52, Sutton Road
Stockton, UT, 1765
771-876-724

OBJECTIVE

Looking for a responsible position of purchasing manager where I can use my skills and work experience for company’s profitability.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellent project management skills.
Superb leadership and organizational skills.
Strong decision-making and analytical skills.
Excellent negotiation and contract interpretation skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional customer service and business relationship management skills.
Ability to use independent judgment to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Purchasing, Manager (2001-Present)
Jack Henry - Salt Lake City, UT

Implement activities related to the procurement of large item fixed asset acquisitions.
Lease assessment, acquisition and terminations.
Direct the activities of buyers to accomplish company objectives.
Review and approve purchases up to a specified dollar amount.
Negotiate major contracts involving large dollar amounts.
Develop policies and procedure for the operation of procurement activities.
Monitor the cost, schedule and performance aspects of major subcontracts.

Purchasing Specialist (1998-2001)
URS Corporation - Stockton, UT

Planed, coordinated, and assisted management with formulating of annual and long-term departmental goals and objectives.
Ensured contract and procurement activities closely adhere to such policies, procedures and practices.
Monitored cost status and assisting in cost management functions.
Evaluated subcontract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions.
Approved or rejected requests for deviations from contract specifications and delivery schedules.
Provided internal financial control services to ensure all procurement activities are properly funded and reported.
Provided internal guidance including the preparation of internal documents which are utilized to monitor contract funding for technical managers.
Prepared periodic subcontract cost status reports for technical management review.

Purchasing Agent (1995-1998)
Audatex - San Diego, CA

Analyzed requirements and determined methods for new cost efficient projects/sourcing programs.
Used in-depth evaluation of various factors to resolve issues in the course of sourcing programs and requisitions.
Used professional concepts to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways.
Reviewed current contracts/agreements and renewals.
Provided guidance on procurement processes to all levels of personnel and facilitate completion.
Coordinated inventory requirements for various re-sale programs.
Evaluated vendor reliability and develop new supply sources.

EDUCATION

Utah State University, UT
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management (1995)

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