RANDY ULMAN

Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 890-3112 randy.ulman@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/randyulman
CAREER PROFILE
Experienced Supply Chain manager and Procurement professional with a proven track record of managing the
flow of materials and complex assignments, with an unmatched discipline for meeting tight deadlines culled from
service in the United States Air Force. Applies strong financial industry metrics using Key Performance
Indicators to manage team performance and maximize productivity. Relationship-minded, establishes and builds
long-term partnerships to meet the goals of the organization and all stakeholders.
AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE

Sourcing & Purchasing

Goal Setting & Milestones
Quantitative Data Analysis
Team Management

Supply Chain Management

Strategic Planning & Analysis
Process Improvement & Six Sigma
Cross-Team Partnerships

Vendor Leadership
Project Management
Relationship Building
Conflict Resolution

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND
January 1996 to June 2014
Purchasing Manager
Sourced and purchased the highest quality materials to drive the Universitys mission, protecting department
revenues and the overall school budget. Developed relationships with multiple vendors and purchased materials
for construction and facilities maintenance, utilizing knowledge of equipment valuation to negotiate best prices.
Reviewed specifications, prepared and signed purchase orders, managed the formal bidding process, and assisted
the physical plant director with decision-making. Managed the department's accounts payable/receivable, and
credit card reconciliation to ensure revenues were spent effectively. Assumed leadership during Plant Managers
absences and ensured continuity of operations.
Key Accomplishments:
Manage operating/capital budgets in excess of $24 million coming in under budget each year.
Developed a new bidding process requiring multiple bids from contractors for large projects, which allowed
the University to establish new lines of business with contractors while maintaining in-place relationships.
Aggressively pursued and finalized the purchase of a state-of-the-art boiler for at 10% over manufacturing
cost, which reduced water and energy costs by 50% and resulting in a nine month ROI.
Negotiated and directed a successful sewer relining project costing $110,000.00 that provided a long-term
solution to a complex problem.
Closed a $100,000 fixed five year uniform contract for the Vice President for Financial Affairs.
Saved the university over $90,000 in the first year by forming a partnership with Provista to access over $43
billion in annual purchasing power through Novation contracts.
Implemented several lighting upgrade projects, recovering 50% of project dollars in energy trust rebates
through PGE and reducing energy usage/cost by 50%.
Negotiated the purchase and replacement of a commercial dishwasher, saving $13,450.00 in installation and
set-up costs, and a value added bonus of one extra year of a service contract. Project saved an additional
$13,000.00 by reducing water, energy, and chemical use by 50%.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, University of Phoenix - Portland, OR 2011
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, University of Phoenix - Portland, OR 2007
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
The Association for Operations Management (APICS)
National Association of Education Procurement (NAEP)
The Institute for Public Procurement (NIGP)