Bryan Bieniewicz
Chicago
Summary
Experienced buyer with a strong background in procurement, supplier evaluations, and cost reduction. Proficient in ERP systems, including Oracle Cloud, with a proven track record of managing supplier relationships and executing multiple projects simultaneously. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a major in Purchasing and Supply Management and a minor in Information Systems.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
BDO USA
08.2022 - Current
- Negotiation and contract work via RFQs, RFPs, and renewals upon expiration
- Continuation of all junior buyer work as solely responsible team member for supplier evaluations and realizing needs of the firm
- Generated cost reduction and savings by adhering to policies set forth by the procurement team
- Initiated and executed multiple projects simultaneously to continue the betterment of the practices of the firm
- Analyzed spend continually for trends, savings, and quality focusing on the needs of the offices
- Worked on both IT peripheral spend via monitors, keyboards, etc. through quoting and supplier selection focusing on KPIs to ensure needs are met
- Effectively assisting through a transition to a new ERP system becoming the point of contact for the procurement team to work through issues
- Focused on administrative spend via multiple projects such as QR code replacement for business cards, and a system for optimizing company ticket spend
- Training of new team members to become knowledgeable of efficient practices to realize savings of both time and costs for the firm
Junior Buyer
BDO USA
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Established an understanding of a new procurement system Oracle PeopleSoft to a high level of expertise to train other employees utilizing the system
- Managed the relationship of multiple suppliers including postage, shipping, IT procurement, and general needs of 80+ different offices
- Processing requisitions daily within the system ensuring price and quantity accuracy
Education
Bachelor of Science - Purchasing And Supply Management
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan, MI12-2020
Skills
- Contract Negotiation and Management
- Supplier relationship management
- Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Cloud
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement
- Project Management
- Purchase order management
- Verbal and written communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved ERP issues related to procurement which led to savings in costs and time for the firm.
- Negotiated and created savings on contracts greater than $50,000 each year.
Timeline
Buyer
BDO USA
08.2022 - Current
Junior Buyer
BDO USA
02.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Purchasing And Supply Management
Central Michigan University