Buyer/Procurement Manager

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1914661

PROCUREMENT MANAGER | MANUFACTURING SOURCING, SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT & INVENTORY CONTROL

Core Expertise

• End-to-end procurement supporting production of automated assembly lines and conveyor systems.
• Negotiated supplier contracts and pricing to secure favorable terms and reduce procurement costs.
• Implemented in-house inventory tracking using QR codes to prevent unplanned material shortages.
• Managed domestic and international supplier relationships, performance metrics, and customs coordination.
• Led budgeting, forecasting, and spend analysis to identify efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.

Project Background

• Supported procurement for high-tech automation projects, including robotic weldments and laser components.
• Built and deployed QR code labeling for manufactured parts to improve traceability and organization.
• Coordinated out-of-state installation logistics covering travel, equipment rentals, and on-site material delivery.
• Worked with customs brokers on international shipments, HS codes, and import certification compliance.
• Collaborated with project managers to align procurement schedules with production timelines and mitigate delays.

Key Skills

• Strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation to secure competitive contracts and favorable commercial terms.
• Inventory management including QR code systems, Kanban, and point-of-use replenishment strategies.
• ERP/MRP systems experience, purchase order issuance, order expediting, and shortage resolution.
• Logistics and import/export compliance with customs broker coordination and HS code handling.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and spend analysis to identify efficiencies and drive cost reductions.
• Cross-functional collaboration with project managers, production, and finance to align procurement activities.

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing — Galen College of Nursing
• Certificate, Phlebotomy — Jefferson County Technical College

Awards & Recognition

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — practical nursing license
• Certification in Phlebotomy

Why Interview this Candidate?

They offer six years of manufacturing procurement leadership with proven ability to balance day-to-day purchasing and strategic sourcing. They implemented an in-house inventory tracking system, managed domestic and international suppliers, and coordinated complex logistics and customs. Their hands-on ERP/MRP experience, supplier negotiation skills, and cross-functional collaboration drive production continuity and measurable cost savings.