Procurement Director
Resume:
LARRY BLACK
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Cohesive teambuilding and influences through collaborative efforts with key internal stakeholders in the organization. Proven track record of high performance in achieving targeted goals.
SKILLS
Budget Forecasting
Interpersonal and Written Communication
Self-motivated
Conflict Resolution
Construction Management
Request for Proposal
Process Implementation
Extremely Organized
Team Leadership
Project Management
Contract Negotiation
Category Management
EXPERIENCE
07/22 – 10/2022
DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING
SCARLET PEARL CASINO & HOTEL – D’IBERVILLE, MS
Oversees Purchasing, Warehouse and Inventory Control.
Maintains productive relationships with vendors as well as create successful relationships with business partners by contributing proactive sourcing strategies on a consistent basis.
Influences supplier strategy and executes the vendor portfolio.
Makes key decisions on sourcing and developing new suppliers and negotiating terms.
Develop sourcing strategies and manage analytics to facilitate planning and sourcing.
Manage day-to-day delivery of services, develops standards, KPIs and manages compliance standards for building operation service providers.
Maintain proper Inventory levels and Inventory integrity through weekly cycle counts and month-end inventory.
Anticipates product usage through analysis of previous product usage.
03/2021 – 07/2022
DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING
LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL – PHILADELPHIA, PA
Maintains productive relationships with vendors as well as create successful relationships with business partners by contributing proactive sourcing strategies on a consistent basis.
Influences supplier strategy and executes the vendor portfolio.
Makes key decisions on sourcing and developing new suppliers and negotiating terms.
Develop sourcing strategies and manage analytics to facilitate planning and sourcing.
Manage and promotes minority vendor inclusion.
Manage property contracts.
Manage day-to-day delivery of services, develops standards, KPIs and manages compliance standards for building operation service providers.
Maintain proper Inventory levels and Inventory integrity through weekly cycle counts and month-end inventory.
Anticipates product usage through analysis of previous product usage.
05/2010 – 12/2019
DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING & FACILITIES
majestic star casino & Hotel - GARY, INDIANA
Responsible for $35 million in annualized expenditures for hotel, gaming operations, food & beverage, third party contracting and repair and maintenance.
Oversees all facets of daily Hotel Operations including front desk, laundry, maintenance and housekeeping.
Oversees Purchasing, Warehouse and Facilities.
Maintains productive relationships with vendors as well as create successful relationships with business partners by contributing proactive sourcing strategies on a consistent basis.
Influences supplier strategy and executes the vendor portfolio.
Makes key decisions on sourcing and developing new suppliers and negotiating terms.
Develop sourcing strategies and manage analytics to facilitate planning and sourcing.
Manage minority vendor inclusion.
Inspects new construction, repair work, equipment, work orders, daily maintenance and supplies.
Manage day-to-day delivery of services, develops standards, KPIs and manages compliance standards for building operation service providers.
Maintain proper Inventory levels and Inventory integrity through weekly cycle counts and month-end inventory.
Anticipates product usage through analysis of previous product usage.
02/2007—06/2010
MATERIALS MANAGER
majestic star casino & hotel - GARY, INDIANA
Maintained optimum inventory levels to ensure continuity in service
Established procedures and supervised the annual physical inventory.
Established and maintained purchasing policies to ensure honest, fair, and ethical relationships with vendors.
Established the Minority Vendor Program.
2006 – 2007
SENIOR BUYER
WURZBERG, INC. – MEMPHIS, TENNESSEe
Worked with subsidiary purchasing staff to identify vendors and products under centralized purchasing system.
Conducted market and product research for key components - modules and inverters.
Compiled forecasts for annual supplier negotiations.
Coordinated product definition and scope of work between engineering and sales departments.
Negotiated commercial, legal, technical and other terms with suppliers.
Managed contract drafting.
Managed employee conduct under Purchasing Agreement and coordinated related reporting and forecasting requirements.
Assisted subsidiary logistical staff with purchase orders on an as-needed basis
Implemented purchasing initiatives that resulted in annual savings exceeding $200,000
1999 – 2005
DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING
HARRAH’S CASINO – TUNICA, MISSIssippi
Supervised two full-time administrative staff and three supervisors
Performed supervisory functions that included selecting/training personnel, planning workloads, promoting quality and department efficiency, maintaining discipline and safety
Managed procurement process with a $4.5 million department budget
Directed the contracting process through service implementation and delivery in accordance with procurement and legal standards
Responsible for defining spending, management processes and category ownership
Determined supplier capabilities, developed procurement strategy and assumed the lead role in contract negotiations.
Developed and managed supplier relationship management plans.
Negotiated local contracts that resulted in national contracts.
Developed annual property procurement budget exceeding $100 million.
Created integrated project plans, implementation schedules, and cost estimates for major, long-term projects.
Prepared and managed annual budgets and completed periodic cost and productivity analyses.
Collaborated with Special Projects community partners on administrative, operational, and strategic planning activities associated with multi-system projects and Minority Vendors Programs.
Performed cost savings analysis and instituted cost saving initiatives that resulted in annual savings exceeding $5 million.
Managed the remodeling of the two restaurants with a total budget of $650K.
Evaluated competing suppliers and supply markets, developed appropriate procurement strategies for various technology suppliers.
Negotiated contracts, developed implementation and communication plans, understood and managed client service sensitivities.
Developed and managed supplier relationship management plans that included performance tracking and reporting.
EDUCATION
2006 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT
crichton college, memphis, tennessee
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
CHICAGO MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (CMBDC)
BOARD MEMBER - 2007-2011
CHICAGO BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FAIR (CBOF)
COMMITTEE CHAIR - 2007 - 2011
INDIANA MINORITY ENTERPRISE COUNCIL
BOARD MEMBER – 2007 - PRESENT
CAMPAGNA ACADEMY
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER – 2019 - PRESENT
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