Bruce Smith

Purchasing Manager

Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton-Marion Area

About

Dynamic, results oriented professional who is skilled at evaluating options and generating solutions. Proven adaptability to a wide variety of cultural and business environments, both domestic and international.

Experience

  • Purchasing Manager at Fairfield Chair Co.
    Dec 2007 - Mar 2019 · 11 yrs 4 mos

    • Manages all aspects of purchasing for two plant operations including preparing requisitions and purchase orders • Maintains good relationship with current vendors and facilitates acquisition of new vendors • Manages all aspects of inventory control of over 1500 import frames • Maintains prompt delivery of 200 containers a year • Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for company policy conformance • Negotiates all supply contracts and pricing including imports

  • Operations and Sales Manager at NuTex
    Jun 2001 - Nov 2007 · 6 yrs 6 mos

    • Oversaw all aspects of operations management, including overseas and domestic purchases • Handled half of all sales of an $8,000,000 company • Managed office staff and floor staff including hiring, training, and day to day management • Successfully handled all aspects of starting a new non-wovens converting operation for furniture and bedding

  • Sales Representative at Sythetic Industries
    Jun 2000 - Jun 2001 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Responsible for all non-woven in furniture and bedding sales in North Carolina • Consistently generated $300,000+ in monthly sales

  • Sales Representative at Keeler Brass Co.
    Jun 1999 - Jun 2000 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Responsible for all sales in western North Carolina • Successfully brought furniture manufacturers and designers together to create innovative new good lines

  • Director Of Purchasing at Southern Furniture Co.
    Sep 1991 - Jun 1999 · 7 yrs 10 mos

    • Responsible for all aspects of purchasing for six plant operations including upholstery and case goods • Oversaw and managed two junior buyers