1. AREAS OF EXPERTISE
MatchlessNegotiating
SupplierRelationship
Management
Contract Management
Project Management
Vendor Identification
PERSONAL SKILLS
Results driven
Communication
Self-motivated
Time management
CONTACT
Michael Bertollini
18753 InnsbrooksDrive
Apt. 2
Northville,MI 48168
PH:
586-909-1209
Email:
MBertollini25@Gmail.com
REFERENCES
Available on request.
Michael Bertollini
Purchasing Manager
PERSONAL SUMMARY
Purchasing manager who has worked his way up within a company to acquire a variety of
skills. Experiences that began by managing the operations of a mailroom and grew to
negotiating international and domestic contracts all while building strong vendor
relationships. Highly articulate and possesses a track record of achievements and a proven
ability to manage the vendor/supplierbase to reduce lead time where ever possible. A
purchasing manager that has reduced costs of more than $400K during the past 24 months
while supervising, creating, and managing a $3M budget.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Ability to identify and implement new procedures and processes on a continuing basis.
• Strong clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
• Vast experience of working with a wide range of external suppliers.
• Excellent decision making and judgement.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Central Transport – Warren, MI
Purchasing Manager June, 2013 - Present
Duties:
• Establishing and negotiating terms, pricing, quality requirements, delivery and contracts.
• Forecasting demand of necessary operationalsupplies.
• Adhering to all company policies with particular regard to accounting procedures.
• Preparing and processing requisitions,purchase orders and invoices for purchases.
• Maintaining records of supplier contracts,agreements, and goods ordered/received.
• Managing vendor relationships and building effective supply chain partnerships.
• Interview vendors and visit suppliers’ plants and distribution centers to examine and learn
about products,services and prices.
• Analyze price proposals,financial reports,and other information to determine “best
price/best quality” pricing.
• Meet with staff and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and
determine corrective action.
• Other spend categories include: marketing, HR, professionalservices, catering, uniforms
and facilities.
Central Transport – Warren, MI
Purchasing Agent September, 2010 – May, 2013
Duties:
• Maintained knowledge of local representatives and distributors while building productive
relationships.
• Audited, approved and reconciled invoices for payment.
• Reported and assisted the Vice President of Purchasing with department responsibilities.
• Liaison between internal and external customers with a high frequency specific to the
Accounts Payable Department.
• Prepared bid comparison reports for review by the Vice President of Purchasing.
• Organized and monitored procurement records, such as items purchased, costs,delivery,
product quality, subcontractorperformance and inventories.

2. Central Transport – Warren, MI
Mailroom Supervisor October, 2007 – August,2010
Duties:
• Responsible for the daily operations of the mailroom and its staff.
• Trained and developed staff performance objectives.
• Sorted and delivered inbound parcels, mail and palletized deliveries to appropriate
internal customers.
• Kept the mailroom organized and maintained the company’s inventory in the office
supply room.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
2010 - 2014
Bachelors of Science (BS)
Graduated in May, 2014
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI
2006 - 2010