Kevin Lineaweaver
Reading
Summary
Purchasing Manager with over ten years of experience in supply chain management. Expertise in vendor relationship management and data-driven decision making. Successfully implemented purchasing procedures that optimize inventory levels and reduce costs.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Don's Prepared Foods
Schwenksville
11.2015 - 11.2025
- Monitored inventory levels to maintain sufficient stock for production demands.
- Sourced new vendors to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Conducted regular stock audits to prevent shortages and excess inventory.
- Developed purchasing procedures that improved operational efficiency.
- Analyzed market trends to uncover cost-saving opportunities in ingredient sourcing.
- Collaborated with production teams to accurately forecast inventory needs.
- Negotiated vendor contracts to ensure alignment with company budget and policies.
- Managed vendor relationships to guarantee timely delivery and quality standards.
Purchasing Manager
Adelphia Seafood
Reading
05.2007 - 11.2015
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely product delivery and quality standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to forecast inventory needs and streamline ordering processes.
- Developed and maintained purchasing procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted regular audits of stock levels to prevent shortages and excess inventory.
- Reviewed purchase orders and ensured accuracy of information, such as pricing, payment terms and delivery dates.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock for production requirements.
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
- Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options.
- Researched new sources for supplies, materials and services in order to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Prepared periodic reports on purchasing activities, budget expenditures, inventory levels and supply shortages.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Identified potential areas of cost savings through supplier consolidation or alternative sourcing methods.
- Assisted in resolving disputes with suppliers regarding defective merchandise or late deliveries.
Food and Beverage Manager
Various
Variuous
03.1994 - 05.2007
- Managed daily food and beverage operations for various dining establishments.
- Developed and implemented staff training programs to enhance service quality.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations across all locations.
- Led team meetings to align staff on service goals and operational standards.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Supervised and managed the daily operations of the food and beverage department, including staff scheduling, inventory control, cost management, menu planning and customer service.
- Created monthly financial reports to analyze sales trends, labor costs and other expenses related to the food and beverage department.
- Maintained excellent communication between front-of-house staff and back-of-house staff in order to provide efficient service throughout the entire dining experience.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding meal quality or service issues in a timely manner while ensuring satisfaction is achieved.
- Maximized revenue and profits of hotel food services through customer satisfaction, employee engagement and meticulously clean, sanitary and safe environments.
- Organized special events such as banquets, receptions, weddings and other social functions to ensure successful execution of services.
- Managed payroll records for employees working within the food and beverage department.
- Monitored employee performance by providing constructive feedback as needed during shift changes or at end of shift reviews.
- Conducted weekly meetings with staff members to discuss performance goals and areas needing improvement.
- Moved throughout dining and kitchen areas, visually monitored alignment with food quality and service standards and took relevant corrective actions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA05-1993
Skills
- Inventory management
- Vendor negotiation and sourcing
- Cost analysis and reduction
- Purchasing procedures and compliance
- Market trend analysis
- Supply chain management and coordination
- Vendor relationship management
- Procurement strategy and expertise
- Data-driven decision making
- Effective communication skills
- Problem solving and adaptive thinking
- Team collaboration and management
- Time management and prioritization
- Demand forecasting and resourcefulness
- Profit and loss analysis
- Bid process management
- New vendor setup and evaluation
- Pricing structures and strategies
- Policy improvements and documentation
- Purchase order management and tracking
- Cost controls and quality assurance standards
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Don's Prepared Foods
11.2015 - 11.2025
Purchasing Manager
Adelphia Seafood
05.2007 - 11.2015
Food and Beverage Manager
Various
03.1994 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts -
Pennsylvania State University