M ARK E. A LTIER , C.P.M.

Waterbury, CT 06708 | (203) 755-5570 altierm@sbcglobal.net

PURCHASING MANAGER/SENIOR BUYER

Logistics & Purchasing | Contract Negotiations | Controlling Costs
Highly productive professional with a demonstrated ability to significantly reduce procurement costs by standardizing
processes, negotiating favorable terms, and streamlining supply channels. Detail oriented and organized individual who
exemplifies professionalism and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong history of effective
purchasing and inventory management. Possesses exceptional leadership qualities and the ability to work with
individuals from varying backgrounds, while promoting team values. Technical skills include Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
SAP, Data-Works, Lawson, and Syteline 9.0 software. Exemplary relationship building and problem solving skills that
foster vendor trust and dependability.

Logistics & Purchasing

Contract Negotiations
Vendor Management
Expediting & Ordering
Inventory Control
Project Management
New Product Introduction

Troubleshooting
Quality Assurance
Organization & Planning
Time Management
Training & Supervision
Controlling Costs
Analysis & Problem Solving

Reading Blueprints
Forecasting
Fostering Teamwork
Critical Thinking & Leadership
Judgement & Decision Making
Verbal & Written Communication
Interpersonal Relationships

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LINEMASTER SWITCH CORPORATION, Woodstock, CT
2013 2016
A leading manufacturer of custom foot controls and foot control accessories for medical and industrial customers with over $30
million in sales.
Purchasing Buyer
Purchase goods such as machine parts, sheet metal parts, castings, plastic molded parts, springs, screw
machine parts, wire, and connectors, ensuring zero breakdowns in production.

Oversee outside services for painting, pad printing, plating and degreasing of parts.

Calculate monthly material requirements to facilitate procurement and delivery of parts and raw materials.

Negotiate contracts with suppliers.

Key Accomplishments:
Slashed costs by $100,000 by spearheading the development and implementation of cost avoidance and cost
reduction strategies.

Maintained and administered $2.5 million in inventory per month through analysis and forecast of standard
items.

Managed supplier report card ratings for 60 suppliers.

OMEGA ENGINEERING/SPECTRIS, Stamford, CT

2002 2013
A leading single-source supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions offering over 100,000 state-of-the-art
products for process measurement and control of temperatures, humidity, pressure, strain, force, flow, level, pH, and
conductivity.
Purchasing Agent

Managed $10 million in factory temperature controllers, meters, heaters, recorders and calibrator product
lines.

Controlled inventory by keeping in stock one months worth of forecasted parts to support customer
requirements.

Key Accomplishments:
Supported new product introduction from prototype to production by receiving supplier deliverables to
meet engineering schedules.

Improved on time deliveries to 97% to better support customer orders.

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Professional Experience continued

LORAD/A HOLOGIC COMPANY, Danbury, CT
1999 2001
A leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of diagnostic and medical imaging systems related to womens health, with
annual sales exceeding $60 million.
Senior Buyer/Planner
Purchased sheet metal, machined parts, and plastic molded parts for companys mammography line.

Strategically source, evaluate, and select suppliers ensuring quality, cost effective materials

Reduced expenses through effective contract negotiation and team management.

Managed Data-Works MRP system controlling $2 million in inventory.

Key Accomplishments:
Achieved $400,000 in cost savings annually thru competitive bid process.

Processed painted parts/outside services to receive parts back within three days to support customer
requirements.

Maintained zero production line shutdowns over a one year period by keeping 100% of critical forecasted
parts on hand.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Education, Eastern Connecticut State College, Willimantic, CT

CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Institute of Supply Management (ISM)
Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.), Institute of Supply Management (ISM)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Institute of Supply Management (ISM) National Member
Institute of Supply management Connecticut Chapter (ISM-CT) Member