David Childress

Background

About David Childress

Experienced Project/Purchasing Manager with a proven track record. Skilled in Purchasing, Supplier Evaluation, Project Engineering, and Project Management. Strong program and project management professional with an Associate of Science - AS focused in Computer Engineering from Pellissippi State Community College. • Analyzed data purchased components • Established and maintained preferred vendor list • Established and maintained vendor relationships • Set component pricing, and managed stock levels • Issued RFQ's for new sales proposal to win new bids • Created RFQ’s and PO for: raw materials, mechanical components, and electrical components • Documented RFP & RFQ guidelines, change orders, purchased good reports. • Managed damaged goods • Managed employees and project teams • Managed shipping and receiving (domestic and international goods) • Negotiated and defined vendor payment terms • Assisted accounting to assure final payment confirmed and closed My positions as Purchasing Manager, Project Engineer, Project Manager, and my proven track record managing customer schedules, leading projects to meet deadlines, managing teams to deliver SOP, lowering project cost to stay within budget, establishing vendor relations, and my ability to communicate and lead companies to the next level of customer satisfaction. I excel at positions because I say what I plan to do, and to do what I say, and do the right thing no matter who is watching. Each request or task from internal or external customers is treated as my Project, and I handle each one with integrity and urgency.