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Ten years of progressive experience in purchasing administration with a record of success negotiating national contracts and vendor equipment programs.
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Thoroughly familiar with pricing formulas, value analysis, systems development, and cost control based on weighted value analysis.
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Broad experience with utilities management, including rate schedules, tariffs, deposits, deregulation, internal conservation, and energy efficiency issues.
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Solid knowledge of distribution, shipping / receiving, freight rate negotiations, staging, and backhauls.
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NATIONAL MANAGEMENT CORP – Reno, Nevada
Senior Purchasing Manager (9/06-Present)
Purchasing Agent (7/98-9/06)
Purchased goods and services ($20-$25 million annually) to support multinational restaurant and hotel operation. Administered JIT purchasing / inventory control systems and developed forecasts for individual operations. Modified rate schedules to ensure maximum cost effectiveness.

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Developed and implemented national multiunit distribution network that reduced purchasing costs $1.45 million annually.
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Cut electricity costs $23,000 per year.
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Captured $22,000 in utility deposit refunds.
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Developed national account photocopier program that delivered annual savings of $60,000-$80,000.
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Established factory-direct programs that cut capital equipment purchase costs10-20%.
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Executed exclusive 5-year agreement with Coca-Cola that increased net vending profits $115,000 annually and generated $11,000 in annual rebates and volume incentives.
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EVERETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Everett, Washington
Accumulated three years of course work toward a Bachelor of Science degree
(140-150 credit hours in Business Management)




Chapter President, Purchasing Association of Reno, Nevada
Member, National Association of Purchasing Management


Catherine Weddleton
jobseeker@careerfolios.com

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