Experience

Wanco Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Buyer

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  At Wanco Perry procures, outsources and manages 6,000 plus parts in the categories of carbon steel, aluminum sheets, aluminum extrusion, sheet metal and plastic parts both domestically and internationally (China and India) as well as procuring MRO materials. Negotiates pricing and contracts with suppliers as well as material planning and handles all supplier management. Responsible for quoting new parts as they come up and working with the product engineers to ensure best practices, pricing and tolerances. Perry seeks out new supplier sources via the internet and market contacts when necessary. Perry uses the company ERP system to track and keep inventory levels manageable. Show less



Office Depot

• United States
• Retail Office Equipment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Contract Pricing Analyst - Cleaning, Breakroom and Facility Solutions

  • Nov 2012 - Jan 2020

  At Office Depot Corporate, Perry develops pricing strategies to improve profitability in the product mix, pricing arrangements and contract terms. He is the in-charge of sourcing, cross referencing and pricing all janitorial, sanitation, cleaning and breakroom products. He handles bid/quote process to meet customer needs as well as source products and create product offerings for RFP’s, RFI’s and contracted bids. As a part of this bid/quote process, Perry discusses all bid/quote findings with General Line Reps, Business Development Managers, District Managers, Vice Presidents and Executive Level Staff and persuades them from consumer’s perspective. In addition, Perry manages vendor relations, negotiations and review and provides expert recommendations and analysis to help drive the overall sales goals and objectives. His negotiation achievements are as follows: o Negotiated and contracted two new companies to the assortment within 60 days of hire. o Contributed to the addition of seventy (70) new items in the assortment. o Added a second commercial supplier of Floor Care, Janitorial and Food Service Cleaning Products. o Facilitated addition of another five hundred (500) lesser expensive items to the product mix. During this job, he also received Office Depot Enterprise Team Analyst Award Q4 2014. Show less



Staples

• United States
• Retail Office Equipment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Bid Analyst

  • Feb 2006 - Apr 2012

  At Staples Corporate, Perry provided timely competitive pricing strategies on complex bids/quotes and RFP’s and increased company’s profitability as well as customer satisfaction. He assisted regional markets with margin improvement and identified products to be offered and competitive pricing for strategic national, local and vertical bid opportunities. Perry liaised his pricing decisions and strategies with Area Vice Presidents, Managers and Field Sales Reps. He also worked with the category merchants to negotiate new and existing vendors and their pricing. Some of the highlights of this job include: o Elected for quoting all complex bids that exceed $100k in total spending including bids, quotes and RFP’s. o Received Staples Team Care Award For Service – 2011 – Three recognitions. o Granted Staples Team Care Award For Service – 2010 – One recognition. o Awarded Corporate Express “Simplify and Sell” Certificate of Recognition – 2007. Show less



Unisource Worldwide, Inc.

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Buyer/Merchandising Planner

  • Apr 2003 - Feb 2006

  At Unisource Worldwide Perry managed approximately 3,500 different items and maintained a $900,000 in inventory. He supervised ten (10) warehouse locations in the Northeast as well as fielded calls daily from customer service personnel and company wide sales staff. Perry maintained specific inventory levels to cover inventory, fill rates and on-hand stock levels. Monitored vendor performance and negotiations, as well as procurement of new items. At Unisource Worldwide Perry managed approximately 3,500 different items and maintained a $900,000 in inventory. He supervised ten (10) warehouse locations in the Northeast as well as fielded calls daily from customer service personnel and company wide sales staff. Perry maintained specific inventory levels to cover inventory, fill rates and on-hand stock levels. Monitored vendor performance and negotiations, as well as procurement of new items.



Bob's Stores

• Retail
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Manager of Purchasing and Administrative Services

  • Jul 2000 - Mar 2003

  At Bob's Stores Perry procured operational supplies for a 36-store clothing and footwear retail chain. He gathered specification information, met with vendors, solicited bids and submitted requisitions. He also negotiated contracts, maintained communications with vendors, created schedules, ensured that correct services were delivered and monitored costs. At Bob's Stores Perry procured operational supplies for a 36-store clothing and footwear retail chain. He gathered specification information, met with vendors, solicited bids and submitted requisitions. He also negotiated contracts, maintained communications with vendors, created schedules, ensured that correct services were delivered and monitored costs.



Royal and SunAlliance Insurance Agency, Inc.

• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Leader

  • Jan 1998 - Jul 2000



Springfield College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Manager

  • Jan 1997 - Dec 1997



Marketing Visions

• Manchester, CT

• Owner

  • May 1994 - Jan 1997



Subway

• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Advertising Production Manager

  • May 1991 - May 1994