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ROBERT G. MURRELL
3033 Bardin Road, Apt 703 Grand Prairie, Texas 75052
Home: (214) 235-0054, Cell: (972)
[email protected]
OBJECTIVE: Seeking the Position of Purchasing Agent
Summary
11 years on the job experiencein the United States Army with a
proven track record of making excellent
purchase of goods and commodities; review of requisitions,
development of bid and proposal
specifications, preparation of bid invitations and proposals,
analysis of responses, and the preparation of
purchase orders and contracts. Excellent communication skills
with vendors and colleagues on
purchasing problems and on shipping, receiving, and invoicing
problems and processes; In addition to
independent judgment and the supervision of subordinates in the
purchasing.
Professional Experience
United States Army,19962010
Unit Supply Sergeant
y Reviews requisitions and specifications to obtain competitive
quotations from vendors; prepare,tabulate and analyze bids to
determine lowest and best bidders; prepare and place purchase
orders; keep file of vendors to whom bids have been sent, and
record proper documentation.
Researches organizational needs; write and review technical
specifications and contracts forpurchase of goods and services in
conformity with purchasing policies of Media Resources, and
Federal guidelines.
y Establishes good working relationships with vendors through
personal and telephone contact;discuss and resolve problems
regarding delayed delivery dates. Return damaged or incorrect
items to vendors and processes necessary paperwork for
credit.
y Respond to employee requests, inquiries and problems regarding
uniform issuance, officesupplies, repair services, or costs of
items. Respond to requests for pickup and delivery of
supplies.
y Make studies and collect data on current market conditions to
keep informed on market trends;interview salesmen regarding
ordering of supplies.
y Check prices and approve invoices on purchase orders; schedule
delivery dates; follow up ondelayed deliveries.
y Assists in training of Army personnel as it relates to budget
and property accountability.
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y Performs basic accounting and bookkeeping associated with Unit
Supplyy Served as principle resource for U.S. ArmySupply
procurement policies and procedures.y Assists staff by coordinating
comprehensive departmental purchasing activities through
General Services Administration
y Serves as primary point of contact and liaison with vendors
for orders, bids, specifications,tracking; maintained documentation
and performs other related transactions.
y Coordinates with higher echelon for the approval process for
major purchases in excess of$20,000 quarterly in conjunction with
the Budget Administrator.
y MaintainsArmy departmental procurement policies and procedure
manual and recordeddatabases.
y Participates in Non-commissioned Officer professional
development training programsassociated with procurement and basic
accounting functions.
Education and professional development
y Eastern Hills High School- Fort Worth, Texas 1992-1996y United
States Army Quartermaster School and Center- Fort Lee Virginia
1997y Wightman NCO Academy Primary Leadership Development Course-
Camp Jackson, Korea 2003y GSA Government Purchase Card
Re-Certification-2010y GSA Travel Card Re-Certification 2010y
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