CAMERON BURIAN
St. Louis
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with over 9 years of supply chain experience promoting expertise in supply chain planning. Confident Procurement Specialist knowledgeable in managing vendor relations, tracking products and the methods needed to obtain the best pricing.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
World Wide Technology
01.2022 - Current
- Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on logistics, hardware and software needs.
- Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends.
- Interacted with vendors, account managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries for multiple accounts.
- Enhanced supplier relationships through effective communication and collaboration strategies.
- Administered project-based data entry assignments within Smartsheets & Oracle for accurate record-keeping.
- Coached/Trained within my team & cross-functionally. Training new buyers & coaching cross functionally how the procurement process affects Sales, Order Ops & Finance.
Purchasing Agent
Bastian Robotics
10.2016 - 01.2022
- Created Purchase Orders for all materials, controls hardware, other resold equipment, & Robots for all automation projects
- Oversaw inventory activities, including materials monitoring, ordering or requisition and supply stocking or re-stocking.
- Researched new vendors and partners to obtain the most cost effective pricing for goods, saving the company $92,000 in one year.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.
- Oversaw the setup process for new items and new vendors in the system.
- Inputted all data into the system using Microsoft Dynamics AX and ensured that all order updates were meticulously recorded.
- Oversaw up to 16 projects at a time without sacrificing standards.
- Monitored the market to capitalize on the latest trends, primarily structural material
Import Logistics Coordinator
Anheuser-Busch InBev
6 2016 - 09.2016
- Ordering from Western Europe on a weekly basis for all wholesalers in the Central and Southeast Region to achieve adequate Days of Inventory for each product.
- Support Import Logistics issues and monitor the Import Logistics Support Box Manage the popup warehouse project on the West Coast.
- Involves managing the product going in and out, transportation alignment, communication with warehouse Managers, manually generate paperwork (BOL's & Pick Sheets) Reroute loads around the country to ensure product delivers where it is needed to prevent out-of-stock, prevent overstocks, and rotate product Utilize and manage Reroute and Redirect tracker.
Procurement Specialist
Anheuser-Busch InBev
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Familiar with the MRP, material master, material creation, STO & requisition/PO process, & obsolete materials Utilize SAP purchasing history transactions and usage by plant to make purchasing recommendations / adjust stocking strategy Utilized SAP to run reports, update Purchase Orders, and provide information to vendors & internal customers according to their requests.
- Responsible for seeking accurate material lead times, executing purchase order changes, updating Information Records and RFQ's Exceeded company objectives by cleaning up & resolving over 1,200 "open" purchase orders dating back to 2014.
- Provided outstanding customer service while working diligently to provide help to vendors & internal customers Utilized background in customer-centric workplace to bring new and innovative ideas and processes that were pivotal in the growth and development of the Purchase Order Follow Up team.
Senior Service Consultant / Manager
Auto Spa, Etc
6 2010 - 7 2015
- Responsible for inventory management of all chemicals and products used at the Oakville location Hired and trained thirty staff members
- Maintained monthly sales quota by ensuring that our goals are met & exceeded
- Managed customer membership program closely to increase chances of renewal
- Managed to raise $12,000 over my five year tenure at the Oakville location for the Susan G. Komen & Backstoppers foundations through our annual fundraiser.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing / Information Systems
University of Missouri - Saint Louis - One University Boulevard
St. Louis, MO2015
Skills
- Purchase order creation
- Vendor relationship management
- Effective communication
- Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft AX, Oracle
- Deadline-oriented
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Inventory management
- Price negotiation
Timeline
Buyer
World Wide Technology
01.2022 - Current
Purchasing Agent
Bastian Robotics
10.2016 - 01.2022
Procurement Specialist
Anheuser-Busch InBev
02.2015 - 03.2016
Import Logistics Coordinator
Anheuser-Busch InBev
6 2016 - 09.2016
Senior Service Consultant / Manager
Auto Spa, Etc
6 2010 - 7 2015
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing / Information Systems
University of Missouri - Saint Louis - One University Boulevard
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