Zak Smith
Greenwood
Summary
Professional in procurement with significant expertise in supply chain management, vendor negotiations, and strategic sourcing. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in cost reduction, contract management, and supplier relationship management. Trusted for reliability and effective communication, consistently driving operational efficiencies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Purchasing
Advantage Engineering Inc. - Molding & Assembly Center
03.2023 - Current
- Enhanced supplier performance with regular evaluations, feedback sessions, and improvement plans.
- Evaluated new suppliers through a comprehensive qualification process to ensure quality products and services were sourced consistently.
- Developed strategic sourcing plans to identify potential suppliers and achieve best value for the organization.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives, driving process optimization in the procurement department.
- Led a team of procurement professionals, providing mentorship and fostering career development opportunities.
- Launched training programs for staff members to enhance expertise in purchasing software applications.
- Improved supplier lead times through collaborative forecasting efforts.
- Managed annual budgets for purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines and targets.
- Reduced supply chain risks by diversifying the supplier base and implementing contingency plans.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced purchasing lead times.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Implemented inventory control measures, reducing stock levels and optimizing warehouse space utilization.
- Established robust vendor management systems for better communication and tracking performance metrics.
- Ensured adherence to company policies, procedures, and ethical standards in all procurement activities.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
- Conducted market research to stay informed on industry trends, competitor strategies, and emerging technologies in purchasing management.
- Championed sustainable sourcing practices, promoting environmentally friendly products and suppliers within the organization.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Generated reports, documents and analysis in [Software] for senior management review and approval.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost saving opportunities.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.
- Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
- Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders.
Director of Purchasing
Marion Manufacturing
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Enhanced supplier performance with regular evaluations, feedback sessions, and improvement plans.
- Evaluated new suppliers through a comprehensive qualification process to ensure quality products and services were sourced consistently.
- Developed strategic sourcing plans to identify potential suppliers and achieve best value for the organization.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives, driving process optimization in the procurement department.
- Led a team of procurement professionals, providing mentorship and fostering career development opportunities.
- Launched training programs for staff members to enhance expertise in purchasing software applications.
- Improved supplier lead times through collaborative forecasting efforts.
- Managed annual budgets for purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines and targets.
- Reduced supply chain risks by diversifying the supplier base and implementing contingency plans.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced purchasing lead times.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Implemented inventory control measures, reducing stock levels and optimizing warehouse space utilization.
- Established robust vendor management systems for better communication and tracking performance metrics.
- Ensured adherence to company policies, procedures, and ethical standards in all procurement activities.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
- Conducted market research to stay informed on industry trends, competitor strategies, and emerging technologies in purchasing management.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Used [Software] to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Generated reports, documents and analysis in [Software] for senior management review and approval.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
Purchasing Clerk
Taghleef Industries Group
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Organized purchasing files both physically and electronically for easy access during audits or reviews by management staff members.
- Tracked delivery status of outstanding purchase orders, providing updates to relevant departments as needed.
- Assisted in the implementation of new procurement software, leading to improved data management and reporting capabilities.
- Verified accuracy of bills of lading, contracts and purchase requests.
- Monitored inventory levels to prevent stockouts, ensuring timely replenishment of critical items.
- Managed large product inventories and placed orders when product levels were running low.
- Coordinated with warehouse personnel to ensure proper receipt and storage of delivered goods upon arrival at the facility.
- Evaluated proposals from potential vendors, ensuring selection based on quality, service, and pricing factors.
- Improved supplier relations by negotiating contracts and maintaining professional communication.
- Collaborated with department heads to determine appropriate budgets for necessary purchases.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering a collaborative environment for effective negotiations.
- Provided input on vendor selection criteria during supplier evaluation meetings held by senior management team members.
- Ensured accuracy of purchase orders, minimizing errors and delays in deliveries.
- Streamlined purchasing processes for increased efficiency in order processing and delivery times.
Purchasing & Supply Coordinator
Providence Health Care
01.2016 - 01.2018
- One man department that maintains inventory management of 250 resident campus
- Oversees budgeting and purchasing of all material needs
- Rebuilt facility inventory control in its entirety with Par Scan by Medline, including Outpatient, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living units
- Completed reorganization and development of four 50 item PIMS closets, including color coordinated bins and new labeling
- Works directly with physicians and nurse staff with product and equipment purchasing for best patient outcomes
- Provide staff safety education and product knowledge for all new materials and equipment
Inventory Supply Clerk
Seneca Medical
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Receive and process new inventory shipment for 300+ bed hospital campus, while using Lawson par system
- Assist with hospital nurse staff material STAT calls
- General maintenance of Plum and T pumps, BiPap, K-Thermia and SCD machines, continuous pulse ox readers, pump-low air loss machines and bed extensions
- Also clean and maintain most NICU equipment including isolettes and Giraffe bassinets
- Stock department PIMS closets with 200+ medical supplies, including STAT call deliveries for items that have low stock
- Pick up soiled surgical and medical sterile instruments and deliver new sterile equipment throughout hospital
Service Technician
Wal-Mart
01.2011 - 09.2011
- Perform oil changes, and safety checks on all types of personal motor vehicles
- Removed and replaced motor vehicle batteries
- Competed tire changes, balancing and rotating
- Maintained advanced motor vehicle product knowledge to better serve customers
General Maintenance Staff
Indiana State University
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Performed safety checks on all fire alarms, extinguishers and smoke detectors within assigned student dormitories
- Completed basic plumping tasks including but not limited to; changing of “O” rings and replace toilet stoppers
- Skilled at tall ladder usage while changing malfunctioning fluorescent light ballasts and light bulbs
- General grounds keep including but not limited to; mowing, mulching, painting and plant manicuring
Education
GED -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN01-2011
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Negotiation expertise
- Supply chain optimization
- Strategic sourcing
- E-procurement systems
- Demand forecasting
- Cost reduction strategies
- Purchase order management
- Procurement expertise
- Supplier negotiation
- Efficiency improvement
- Supplier relations
- Resourcefulness
- New vendor setup
- Cost controls
- Inventory coordination
- Professional demeanor
- Price negotiation
- Vendor relationship management
- Cost reduction
- Vendor sourcing
- Contract negotiation
- Bid process management
- Supply chain management
- Logistics coordination
- Policy improvements
- Supplier tracking
- Strategic sourcing planning
- Professional communication skills
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Procurement process
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Price negotiations
- Purchase orders
- Product knowledge
- Pricing updates
- ERP systems
Timeline
Director of Purchasing
Advantage Engineering Inc. - Molding & Assembly Center
03.2023 - Current
Director of Purchasing
Marion Manufacturing
03.2022 - 03.2023
Purchasing Clerk
Taghleef Industries Group
11.2020 - 03.2022
Purchasing & Supply Coordinator
Providence Health Care
01.2016 - 01.2018
Inventory Supply Clerk
Seneca Medical
01.2011 - 01.2016
Service Technician
Wal-Mart
01.2011 - 09.2011
General Maintenance Staff
Indiana State University
01.2008 - 01.2011
GED -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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