Alexander Thomas

Background

About Alexander Thomas

Solutions-oriented, hardworking and committed Procurement and Accounting Professional with 10+ years of experience managing teams and driving revenue gains by interfacing with vendors to build rapport and procure cost-effective items for optimal stock replenishment, inventory control and on-time deliverables. Resourceful employee advocate and customer liaison with ability to buy, organize and maintain detailed record keeping, while identifying and cultivating vendor rapport to optimize pricing, quality and materials delivery. Adaptive change facilitator capable of introducing innovative procurement activities to improve operational efficiency. Solutions-oriented buyer with expertise identifying and pursuing sourcing opportunities to maximize organizational ROI and cost savings. Reliable and ethical time manager with strong business acumen, and an understanding of procurement processes and corresponding effects on the organization as a whole. Results-focused and dynamic team player seeking to leverage background into an accounting or procurement role for a progressive organization. High sense of professionalism. Key contributions include: • Strengthened traceability by tracking sales orders, internal purchase orders and sample requests for accuracy/invoicing. • Confirmed ordering, purchasing, and receipt of goods and services. • Interfaced with site contract administrator, contract specialty services, and material vendors to meet project schedule. • Developed various tools including a material buyout sheet (tool room procedure), and spreadsheet metrics to monitor free issue spending and display cycle count/inventory results to increase productivity and accountability. • Appointed member of the plant emergency response team and lead member of the maintenance safety improvement team.