James Sanders Resume for Management

Lakewood, CO
(720) 244-3702
jcs@gmx.us

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Creative and resourceful manager with more than fifteen years experience in pu
rchasing/procurement, inventory control, logistics, service and distribution.
* Principal strengths include managing all aspects of operations in a fast paced
environment.
* Ability to effectively delegate, follow up and work with all levels of managem
ent.
* Strong team player with exceptional problem solving, communications and organi
zational skills.
* Natural ability to lead and participate in projects from initial concept throu
gh successful completion.
* Excel in follow-up and customer satisfaction.
* Confident decision maker.
* Inspire trust and confidence.
* Effectively meet corporate goals.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
* Increased profits by administering contractual agreements for materials, equip
ment, and services with applied knowledge of principles, practices, and methods
of procurement and negotiation.
* Leading, directing, motivating, mentoring and guiding the performance of staff
and the associated results.
* Developed, restructured and managed purchasing procedures for multi-site organ
izations.
* Managed cross-organizational partnerships and efforts.
* Developed and implemented purchasing and contract management procedures.
* Negotiated contracts while formulating policies and procedures with suppliers.
* Performed audits and reviewed vendors to maintain approved list consisting of
400 plus suppliers.
* Executed daily operations of Logistics Division including supervising on-line
purchasing systems, arranging for disposal of surplus materials, training employ
ees, managing vendors, maintaining records of goods ordered and received.
* Reviewed, evaluated, and approved specifications for issuing and awarding bids
.
* Controlled departmental budgets.
* Supervised and trained division of relay and route drivers covering six counti
es.
* Supervised and trained service representatives covering 50 sites.
* Responsible for daily operations of a non-profit organization.
* Created safety programs.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2010 â⠬â Current Founder & President James Carl Holdings
Colorado
2009 - 2010 Public Procurement Officer City of Thornton
Colorado
2005 - 2009 Logistics Manager MCPN
Colorado
1995 - 2005 Founder & President Seekers, Inc
Florida
1991 - 1995 Purchasing Manager JC Millwork, Inc.
Florida
1989 - 1991 District Service Manager Servco, Inc.,
Florida
1988 - 1989 State Zone Manager Orlando Sentinel
Florida
1987 - 1988 State District Manager Macon Telegraph & News
Georgia

James Sanders Resume for Management

Lakewood, CO
(720) 244-3702
jcs@gmx.us

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Valencia College, Business Law, Orlando, FL
Luther Rice College, Theology, Orlando, FL
Financial Banking Institute, Banking, Orlando, FL
National Association of Purchasing Management, Aurora, CO
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Aurora, CO
Financial Markets, Aurora, CO

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