Joshua Kigner

Purchasing Manager @Global Scenic Services Inc

Bridgeport, CT, US

Global Scenic Services is a leading fabricator of custom scenic elements in Bridgeport, CT. With a diverse client base ranging from Broadway, television, film, museums, retail, theme parks, themed environments, tours, fashion shows, and displays. Responsibilities:• Strategically managed the procurement lifecycle for project and facility-related materials, aligning acquisition timelines with project schedules and transportation to ensure seamless progress.• Established and nurtured enduring relationships with vendors, negotiating terms and conditions that bolstered project efficiency and cost-effectiveness.• Conducted comprehensive vendor evaluations to ensure alignment with project quality standards, budgetary constraints, and delivery timelines.Additional Responsibilities:• Facilitated cross-functional communication between procurement, design, and fabrication teams to ensure alignment of project objectives, budgets, and schedules.• Utilized Microsoft Office and QuickBooks Purchasing module for data management, contributing to accurate forecasting, budget monitoring, and schedule adherence.• Employed a thorough understanding of fabrication materials and processes, bridging gaps between procurement activities and project requirements.Achievements:• Spearheaded the development and deployment of a Monday.com Purchasing Tracker, a pivotal tool that synergized procurement and project management functions. This cloud-based CRM application provided a visual dashboard and timeline, enabling real-time tracking and management of Purchase Order Requests (PORs). The initiative significantly enhanced project transparency facilitated agile response to project dynamics, and fostered a culture of informed decision-making, contributing to the on-time, on-budget delivery of numerous projects.

University of Connecticut

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Concentration in Theatrical Design