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Bastian Fessler

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Profile

Results-oriented and self-driven Purchasing Specialist adept at processing purchase orders, evaluating procurement requirements and needs, and maintaining professional relationships with vendors. Offers a Business Administration degree from the world-famous university and well-developed critical thinking skills. Great communicator with extensive knowledge of multiple procurement software programs and significant ability to work and perform in a team.

Work experience

08/2017 - 08/2019, Purchasing Specialist, ABB, Inc., Richland Hills, TX, United States

Assessed and evaluated the company's procurement needs and goals, prepared and planned purchases, and implemented new procurement methods.
Processed all purchase orders, negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers, and produced detailed procurement schedules.
Identified potential business partners, developed strategic relations with vendors, and conducted professional supply/demand research.
Monitored incoming and outgoing products, managed correspondence, and worked on the development of new procedures to reduce procurement costs - decreased the expenses by 27% in 2018.
Completed monthly reports and executed other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

09/2013 - 05/2017, Business Administration, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States

GPA: 3.98 (Top 5% of the Program)

The 2015 Academic Excellence Award winner

Clubs and Societies: FinTech Society, Psychology Society, Volleyball Team

09/2009 - 05/2013, High School, Gymnasium Wasagasse, Vienna, Austria

Activities: Economics Society, Football Team, Chess Club

Skills

Languages

German

English

French

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office

TradeGecko, Procurify

SAP SRM, Tradogram

Bellwether, AvidXchange

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Good Team Player

Multitasking

Time Management

Volunteering

09/2011 - 05/2013, Class Treasurer, Gymnasium Wasagasse, Vienna, Austria

Certificates

05/2019, Certified Purchasing Manager, American Procurement Institute

Milan Šaržík, CPRW

Certified Professional Résumé Writer

Milan’s work-life has been centered around job search for the past three years. He is a Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW™) as well as an active member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Careers Coaches (PARWCC™). Milan holds a record for creating the most career document samples for our help center – until today, he has written more than 500 resumes and cover letters for positions across various industries. On top of that, Milan has completed studies at multiple well-known institutions, including Harvard University, University of Glasgow, and Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.

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