Ten years of progressive experience in purchasing administration with a record of success negotiating national contracts and vendor equipment programs.
Thoroughly familiar with pricing formulas, value analysis, systems development, and cost control based on weighted value analysis.
Broad experience with utilities management, including rate schedules, tariffs, deposits, deregulation, internal conservation, and energy efficiency issues.
Solid knowledge of distribution, shipping / receiving, freight rate negotiations, staging, and backhauls.





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.


Developed and implemented national multiunit distribution network that reduced purchasing costs $1.45 million annually.
Cut electricity costs $23,000 per year.
Captured $22,000 in utility deposit refunds.
Developed national account photocopier program that delivered annual savings of $60,000-$80,000.
Established factory-direct programs that cut capital equipment purchase costs10-20%.
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.





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
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