Tom Drost

Background

About Tom Drost

Work with project managers and site superintendents to determine material requirements and schedules of projects and use that information to procure job materials. Manage and track purchase orders to ensure vendor billings are on budget and recorded properly. Responsibilities Develop profitable purchasing strategies Determine when alternates or equals are appropriate and efficient Assess supplier profiles and analyze offers Prepare and implement effective negotiation tactics Maintain relationships with vendors to ensure quality of goods, timely delivery and competitive pricing Confront vendors with discrepancies of product or pricing Create and track purchase orders Obtain material lists and purchase information from field employees Experience in customer service and support with recognized strengths in problem-solving and trouble-shooting, sales staff support, and planning/implementing proactive procedures and systems to avoid problems. Expert in customer care/communications, problem solving, relationship building and user training and support. Solid computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Power Point• Ability to train, motivate, and supervise customer service employees. •A team player, acknowledged as “Total Quality Customer Service Professional.” Additional 10 years of commended performance as Call Center manager of inbound /outbound operation for tradeshows and special events transportation. 5 years experience as warehouse manager of 20 door cross dock operation 8 years Electrical wholesale, Coast Electric, WESCO, Platt Electric