Purchaser Resume Sample

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Thomas Wagner
Purchaser

Buying the right materials at the right cost

+49 711 555 1358
linkedin.com/in/thomas-wagner-purchasing

Purchaser with seven years buying materials and components for a manufacturing company in Stuttgart. Keeps production supplied at the right cost — sourcing and ordering materials, negotiating with suppliers, managing stock levels, and making sure the right parts arrive on time without tying up cash in excess inventory. Cut material costs through better sourcing and avoided line stoppages by managing supply through shortages. Sources and orders materials, negotiates prices and terms, manages stock and lead times, evaluates suppliers, and keeps production supplied. Commercial, organised and reliable. Looking for a purchaser or buyer role with a manufacturer that values sharp buying and dependable supply.

Work Experience
Stuttgart Manufacturing - Stuttgart, Germany

Purchaser January 2018 to Present 8 years & 10 months

Keep production supplied at the right cost, getting the right parts in on time without tying up cash in stock.
Cut material costs through better sourcing and avoided line stoppages by managing supply through shortages.
Source and order materials and components, choosing suppliers on price, quality and reliability together.
Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, winning better deals while keeping supply secure and relationships sound.
Manage stock levels and lead times, balancing enough on hand to keep the line running against the cost of holding it.
Evaluate suppliers and resolve issues, keeping the supply base dependable and the factory supplied.
German Industrial Supplies - Stuttgart, Germany

Junior Buyer February 2016 to December 2017 1 year & 11 months

Sourced and ordered materials for a manufacturer under senior buyers, learning purchasing hands-on.
Placed orders and compared suppliers each day, steadily building negotiation and inventory skills.
Learned sourcing, negotiation and stock management on the job during this first role.
Gained the certificate and experience that led into a full purchaser role of my own.
Education
Stuttgart Business School

Diploma in Supply Chain & Purchasing (September 2013 to June 2015)

Diploma in supply chain and purchasing covering sourcing, negotiation, inventory and logistics, with a placement. The programme built the commercial and operational foundation buying for manufacturing requires. It led directly into purchasing.
German Procurement Association

Procurement & Negotiation Certificate (August 2015 to January 2016)

Certificate covering purchasing, supplier negotiation and inventory to a recognised standard. It sharpened the buying toolkit. It supported sourcing materials cost-effectively and keeping production reliably supplied.
Highlights
Cut material costs
Cut material costs through sharper sourcing and negotiation. In manufacturing, material cost is a huge share of the total, so trimming it through better buying flows straight to the bottom line.
A dependable buyer
Trusted by the company to buy key materials and keep the line supplied, valued for the savings he delivers and the reliable supply he secures even when markets and suppliers are difficult.
Avoided line stoppages
Kept the line running through supply shortages that could have stopped production. A halted line is hugely costly, so managing supply to avoid stoppages is exactly where a good purchaser protects the business.
Activities & Interests
Certifications
Procurement & Negotiation Certificate

German Procurement Association (January 2016 to Present)

Certificate covering purchasing, supplier negotiation and inventory to a recognised standard, which sharpened the buying toolkit and supports sourcing materials cost-effectively and keeping production reliably supplied.
Professional Skills
  • Material Sourcing
  • Supplier Negotiation
  • Purchase Ordering
  • Inventory Management
  • Lead-Time Management
  • Cost Reduction
  • Supplier Evaluation
  • ERP / Purchasing Systems
  • Supply Risk
  • Compliance
Langauges
German
Native or Bilingual Proficiency
English (UK)
Full Professional Proficiency
Personal Info
Location
Stuttgart, Germany
Nationality
German
Gender
Male
Notice Period
2 months
Date of Birth
1993-09-12
Personal Skills
Commercial Awareness
Negotiation
Organisation
Reliability
Communication

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