Kevin Ahern

About Kevin Ahern

Results-oriented, decisive leader with proven success in the areas of private corporation management, purchasing and sales. Analyzed purchase requisitions, determine best vendor source, implement solutions and monitor procurement system activities from PO creation to invoice payment, acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. Proven effectiveness in a cross-functional team environment with excellent organization and communication skills. Proven effectiveness as a leader.* Demonstrated success managing multiple projects and conflicting priorities. Maintain strong business relationships with both internal customers and external consulting partners at all levels of the organization. Proficient at analyzing market trends to provide advice and ongoing support to meet end-user product requirements.

Experience

1. Senior Buyer

   Cytonome

   Sep 2021 — Present · Bedford, MA, US

Education

• Natick High School

  College Preparatory

  1975 — 1979

• Rutgers University

  Certificate, National Transit Institute

  2013 — 2013

• Operational Services Division

  Strategic Sourcing Certificate, Essentials of State Procurement

  2016 — 2016

• Suffolk University

  Sawyer School of Business, BSBA, Marketing & Business Operations

  1979 — 1983

Skills

• Operations Management
• Project Planning
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Procurement
• Sales
• Transportation
• Sourcing
• Budgets
• Leadership
• Program Management
• Vendor Management
• Strategy
• Sales Management
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Negotiation
• Contract Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Customer Service
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Product Development
• Analysis
• Business Strategy
• Management