To obtain a job within the home building industry or related fields, preferably in purchasing and procurement.
William B. Bishop
SUMMARY
Professional purchasing manager with advanced knowledge, excellent work ethic and organizational skills wants to leverage experience as a team member at a growing Company. Results oriented including home construction, building codes, mechanical systems, and reading blueprints to effectively plan and implement job requirements. Practiced in proven cost saving negotiations, troubleshooting and consistent problem resolution strategies. Proficient in finding varied methods to support business objectives and increase productivity. Technical expertise includes Microsoft Office suite, MS Project with working knowledge of Timberline.
PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
Purchasing Manager, SAWHORSE INC., Atlanta, GA…………………………………………. 11/98 to 02/08
· Developed formal purchasing department policies and procedures manual and created job descriptions.
· Member, Builders Co-op to obtain competitive pricing and cost saving rebates for the Company.
· Led production managers in locating materials required for specific jobs, ensured timely deliveries to job sites, purchased lengthy lead items in ample time for project installation, thus maximizing profitable time.
· Created an on-line system to track purchases and incoming orders.
· Enhanced the sign out procedure to track tool inventory optimizing usage and minimizing loss.
· Key participant in the recruitment of qualified licensed trade contractors for field projects.
· Successfully directed and managed a safety inspection program including: project safety, accountability and accident programs, and required compliance under mandated safety regulations.
· Partnered with estimating department in preparation of RFQ’s.
Warehouse Manager, E. SMITH HEATING & A/C, Marietta, GA.……………………………….4/94 to 10/98
· Managed purchasing, receipt and storage of all equipment and supplies in the warehouse including major purchases such as pallet jacks and lifts.
· Maintained all inventory levels according to Company requirements.
· Restructured warehouse to ensure optimal utilization.
· Supervised warehouse assistants.
· Developed procedures for pulling job materials to ensure materials were aligned, complete, and ready for crews.
· Completed requisition sheets for Accounting via the Company intranet and team member tasked to establish efficient reporting methods.
Purchasing Agent, BALCO, Inc., Boston, MA………………………………………………………. 1981 to 1994
· Oversaw the purchasing of equipment, parts and materials for the service division of a large HVAC company including tools and inventory.
· Supervised the parts runner/truck driver.
· Processed all divisional purchase orders on the computer system and coordinated with accounting the processing of invoices and credits.
· Assisted the service technicians in the immediate location, procurement, and delivery of emergency parts.
EDUCATION and ACHIEVEMENTS
Certification: Earthcraft for Green Remodeling 2003
Certification: OSHA Safety 2002
Sawhorse President’s Award for Outstanding Contribution 2001
Conservation Commissioner: Town of Pembroke, MA. 1987-1994
Certification: Basic Refrigeration from Wentworth Institute 1984
State University of New York, Albany, NY
B.S. in Business Administration, Emphasis in Marketing
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