Bryon e Roland

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About Bryon e Roland

Purchasing and Facilities Manager | Expert in Procurement, Contract Negotiation, and Project Management Continuous improvement motivates me to pursue growth opportunities personally and for my employer. As the Purchasing and Facilities Manager for an electric cooperative, I manage the procurement of approximately $15M for goods and services annually, including $2M in capital equipment and fleet acquisitions. I report directly to the CEO, and my areas of responsibility encompass the management of union and non-union employees, contract administration and negotiation, materials management, sourcing, facilities and project management, inventory forecasting and control, logistics, warehouse management, fleet acquisitions, and investment recovery. An important component of my success has been building positive relationships with co-workers, stakeholders, suppliers, and independent contractors. Skills: • Written and oral communication • Listening carefully • Persuading others • Oral and written reporting • Negotiating and administrating contracts • Tracking and forecasting needs • Identifying problems and finding solutions • Researching and analyzing data • Identifying resources • Solving conflicts and problems • Sound decision making • Cooperating with others to achieve goals • Management and leadership • Delegating, teaching and coaching • Embracing and driving change • Setting and meeting deadlines Passions: I'm passionate about inspiring, motivating, and challenging others to achieve their goals.