Roozbeh Khoshniyat

High Achiever a- Dedicated

2121 Valderas Drive a- Glendale, CA, 91208
818.606.1357 a- rk1067148@westpost.net
Summary of Qualifications:
Combine an MBA in Supply Chain Management with over 7 years of purchasing experi
ence. Develop innovative solutions that maximize resources and build a loyal cus
tomer base leading to long-term profitability. Utilize exceptional negotiation s
kills to acquire quality products at a low cost. Adept at identifying requiremen
ts, costs, and lead-times for procurements and inventory planning. Effectively b
alance multiple projectsdelivering high-quality results on schedule and within b
udget. Proven negotiation ability and demonstrated skill analyzing competitive b
ids, contracts and leases.
Saved approximately 5% on overall purchase costs and reduced equipment rental co
sts 15% by streamlining vendors to establish a core network that allowed for mor
e effective negotiating.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Purchasing Coordinator, Pima Corporation, Los Angeles, CA, 2010 Present
Purchasing Coordinator, Pierre Sprinkler & Landscape, Monrovia, CA, 2008 2010
Purchasing & Procurement: Sourced and negotiated pricing for 100,000+ SKUs with
an annual purchase value of over $3M. Prepared budget vs. actual reports for exe
cutive management review. Managed all material and equipment requirements, inclu
ding executing purchases, controlling inventories and reducing lead times. Deter
mined method and process of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid. Reviewe
d bid proposals and negotiated contracts, within budgetary limitations and scope
of authority. Created construction schedules used to forecast deliveries based
on JIT (Just in Time) which reduced excess inventories. Developed experience in
a variety of purchasing activities.
Vendor Relations: Developed strategic supplier partnerships and negotiated contr
act agreements to reduce the number of vendors from 100+ to a group of 20 core
partners resulting in better pricing, annual rebates and a win-win situation. En
sured on time delivery and managed vendors lead times to coordinate with project
timetable. Negotiated prices, terms and rebates of purchase orders.
Purchasing Coordinator, Ken Thompson, Inc., Corona, CA, 2006 2008
Material Forecasting: Reduced inventory 96% on all pipe purchases and man holes.
Prepared monthly project schedules, forecasting material and equipment needs. R
eviewed plans and specifications to develop accurate and timely estimates, propo
sals and bid documents. Calculated project material requirements for raw materia
l delivery.
Project Management: Negotiated and executed all contracts and subcontracts. Moni
tored job progress, related costs and purchase orders. Tracked field personnel w
ork logs and coordinated change orders and RFIs. Reviewed and pre-approved subco
ntractor invoices.
Sales Manager / Purchasing Coordinator, Imperial Motors, Anaheim, CA, 2003 2006
Sales & Team Management: Managed operations of three sales professionals, overse
eing training and motivation in addition to personally being a top producer. Inc
reased sales 25% resulting in increased inventory volume and facilitation of add
itional sales. Assisted in inventory management and purchasing.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management and Leadership Mana
gement
University of La Verne, La Verne, CA, 3.8GPA, expected May 2011
Bachelor of Science in Technology and Operations Management, 2007
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA
Software: Microsoft OfficeWord, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint a- Microsoft Project
Scheduling Primavera Project Planner a- Sage Master Builder a- Onscreen Take Off