Matthew Morrell has over 20 years of experience in purchasing and supply chain management. He has worked in various purchasing roles for companies in industries such as manufacturing, medical devices, and distribution. His experience includes negotiating contracts, sourcing suppliers both domestic and international, and maintaining inventory levels. He is proficient in supply chain software and seeks a purchasing position that utilizes his skills and experience.

1. 11347 Oak Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63044
(314) 739-4097 home
(314) 358-3242 cell
matthewjmorrell@yahoo.com
Matthew J. Morrell
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position that will greatly utilize my numerous years of purchasing responsibilities, excellent
organizational skills, highly developed attention to detail, and ability to align strategic suppliers that best match the
needs of the company I represent.
EXPERIENCE:
Pittsburgh Pipe St Louis, MO
08/2013-03/2015
Purchasing Agent
Responsible for sourcing steelbore casing pipe. Negotiated pricing, delivery, along with maintaining all
specifications were in compliance. Worked closely with the sales department to ensure we secured the sale. Placed
purchase orders and expedited accordingly.
Significant Accomplishments
 Researched our existing supplier base and was able to find resources that were not being utilized, resulting
in betterservice, quality, and pricing.
 Sourced suppliers that were logistically in line to secure new business.
Handy Man Solutions (Part-Time)
2/2012-8/2013
Laborer- Home upgrades and repair.
Purchase Partners St Louis, MO
01/2011 – 02/2012
Buyer
Responsible for all purchasing activities involved in maintaining proper inventory levels for a fastener distributor.
Lead price and freight negotiator. Source customand non customfastener related components domestically and
internationally.
Significant Accomplishments
 Sourced key components for major customers when existing supplier failed to perform.
 Was able to purchase reorder items at a lower costs and avoided many price increases.
Handy Man Solutions (Part-Time)
07/2008-01/2011
Laborer- Home upgrades and repair.
RGIS Inventory Specialists St Louis, MO
05/2008 -7/2008
Inventory Auditor-Part Time
Responsible for taking inventories at various retail chains in and around the St Louis area.

2. EFC International St Louis, MO
6/2004 -12/2007
Buyer
Responsible for all purchasing activities involved with master distributor programs. Maintaining inventory levels on
core parts as well as JIT parts.Purchased clamps, inserts, rivets, specialty nuts,and customstampings. Work with
Sales and Accounting to ensure sale margins fall within the company policy. Oversee all delivery discrepancies,
quality rejects, and invoicing issues.
Significant Accomplishments
 Negotiated price reductions on customand core parts with existing and alternate suppliers.
 Maintained strong relationships with key suppliers involved in master distributor programs.
Coin Acceptors, Inc. St Louis, MO
2003-2004
Buyer (contract)
Responsible for the daily activities of multiple commodities, including customdecals/labels, custommetal
fabricated parts,customsprings, customlenses,customplastic molded parts,customdie castings and fasteners.
Performing all purchasing functions in compliance with certified ISO 9001 quality management systems.
Maintaining supplier relationships along with negotiating lower prices and supplier stocking systems.
Significant Accomplishments
 Negotiate within the existing supplier base resulting in cost reductions to maintain positive PPV.
 Reduced late deliveries and decreased numerous quality issues by overseeing supplier improvement
projects.
Bausch & Lomb St. Louis, MO
2001-2003
Senior Buyer
Responsible for multiple mechanical components including customplastic injection molded parts, customstructural
foam, customscrew machine, customfabricated sheet metal, and raw steel materials. Daily use of MRP with BPCS.
Involvement with several new products which included component research, sourcing,and supplier selection. Work
with engineers and quality groups to improve overall quality.
Significant Accomplishments
 Oversaw multiple blueprint corrections reducing incoming rejects by 40%.
 Negotiated contracts and supply agreements to reduce cost by 35% and secure alliances while reducing
lead-times 25-90%.
Coin Acceptors, Inc. St. Louis, MO
1997-2001
Senior Buyer
Responsible for total commodity management for multiple mechanical components including customplastic
injection molded parts, customplastic extrusions, raw sheet metal, customsprings,stocksprings, customscrew
machine, and customaluminum extrusions while involving the negotiation of supplier contracts and agreements.
Work with engineers and suppliers with all aspects ofblueprints, including all maintenance of revision levels and
engineering changes. Interaction with multiple mechanical engineering groups. Active member of several
commodity teams. Daily use of MRP with Mapics.
Significant Accomplishments
 Negotiated supplier contracts resulting in cost reductions of 35% and overall service which included safety
stockagreements and the reduction of lead times.
 Contributed to the research and selection of multiple supplier proposals resulting in cost reductions and the
development of strong alliances.

3. Alexander Manufacturing Company St. Louis, MO
1993-1997
Purchasing Manager
Responsible for development and maintenance of multiple domestic and international supplier relationships.
Commodities included customplastic injection parts as well as screw machine items used for various advertising
specialty components.
Significant Accomplishments
 Worked with IS in the development of reports that improved accuracy and increased inventory turns by
40%.
 Sourced and developed multiple international supplier relationships,upgraded quality and service standards
Resulting in increased productivity and sales.
Ni-Med Incorporated St. Louis, MO
1991-1993
Purchasing Manager
Responsible for the management and oversight of all purchasing and material handling of medical kit packaging
components including disposable surgical instruments, hypodermic needles,IV’s, tubing, bandages,dressings,raw
plastic materials, and warehouse equipment.
Significant Accomplishments
 Initiated scrap plastics recycling program resulting in a savings of raw plastic purchases of 30%.
 Teamed with international suppliers to ensure all medical devices were FDA Compliant.
Learning Products, Inc. St. Louis, MO
1978-1991
Responsible for the procurement of custominjection molded product, rotocast and blow mold plastic parts, raw
sheet metal, raw metal tubing, fasteners,packaging, and office equipment and supplies.
 1982-1991 Purchasing Agent/Inventory control
 1980-1981 Assistant Production Manager
 1978-1979 Factory Worker
Significant Accomplishments
 Successfully moved through organization assuming greater responsibilities and accountability.
TRAINING:
Supply Chain Management Training
Quality Training
Managerial Training
Time Management Training
Word, Excel, Outlook
Mapics, BPCS, Agile, Pilgrim, & SAP Training
ASSOCIATIONS:
National Association of Purchasing Management 1991-2009
REFERENCES:
Available upon request.