ROBERT G.

MURRELL
3033 Bardin Road, Apt 703 • Grand Prairie, Texas • 75052
Home: (214) 235-0054, Cell: (972) 998-2543 robertmurrell_120678@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE:    Seeking the Position of Purchasing Agent

Summary
11 years on the job experience in the United States Army with a proven track record of making excellent
purchase of goods and commodities; review of requisitions, development of bid and proposal
specifications, preparation of bid invitations and proposals, analysis of responses, and the preparation of
purchase orders and contracts. Excellent communication skills with vendors and colleagues on
purchasing problems and on shipping, receiving, and invoicing problems and processes; In addition to
independent judgment and the supervision of subordinates in the purchasing.

Professional Experience

United States Army, 1996 2010

Unit Supply Sergeant

 Reviews requisitions and specifications to obtain competitive quotations from vendors; prepare,
tabulate and analyze bids to determine lowest and best bidders; prepare and place purchase
orders; keep file of vendors to whom bids have been sent, and record proper documentation.

Researches organizational needs; write and review technical specifications and contracts for
purchase of goods and services in conformity with purchasing policies of Media Resources, and
Federal guidelines.

 Establishes good working relationships with vendors through personal and telephone contact;
discuss and resolve problems regarding delayed delivery dates. Return damaged or incorrect
items to vendors and processes necessary paperwork for credit.

 Respond to employee requests, inquiries and problems regarding uniform issuance, office
supplies, repair services, or costs of items. Respond to requests for pickup and delivery of
supplies.

 Make studies and collect data on current market conditions to keep informed on market trends;
interview salesmen regarding ordering of supplies.

 Check prices and approve invoices on purchase orders; schedule delivery dates; follow up on
delayed deliveries.

 Assists in training of Army personnel as it relates to budget and property accountability.

  Performs basic accounting and bookkeeping associated with Unit Supply

 Served as principle resource for U.S. Army Supply procurement policies and procedures.

 Assists staff by coordinating comprehensive departmental purchasing activities through

General Services Administration

 Serves as primary point of contact and liaison with vendors for orders, bids, specifications,
tracking; maintained documentation and performs other related transactions.

 Coordinates with higher echelon for the approval process for major purchases in excess of
$20,000 quarterly in conjunction with the Budget Administrator.

 Maintains Army departmental procurement policies and procedure manual and recorded
databases.

 Participates in Non-commissioned Officer professional development training programs

associated with procurement and basic accounting functions.

Education and professional development

 Eastern Hills High School- Fort Worth, Texas 1992-1996

 United States Army Quartermaster School and Center- Fort Lee Virginia 1997

 Wightman NCO Academy Primary Leadership Development Course- Camp Jackson, Korea 2003

 GSA Government Purchase Card Re-Certification-2010

 GSA Travel Card Re-Certification 2010

 Microsoft Office and Outlook