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JOE ADDANTE

@joeaddante

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Experienced Buyer skilled in procurement, supplier negotiation, and supply-chain coordination.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a long-term Buyer/procurement role at a progressive company where I can drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements while growing professionally.

I am an experienced Buyer with domestic and international purchasing responsibility, proven PO authority, and a track record of negotiating costs, qualifying suppliers, and resolving production and quality issues to support on-time delivery. At PCTEL I managed multiple high-value purchase orders, coordinated cross-functional teams including Planning, Engineering, Quality and Accounts Payable, and maintained supplier relationships to meet cost, quality and lead-time objectives.

I bring disciplined work habits, strong analytical and communication skills, and adaptability demonstrated through contract trading work and continuous self-improvement. I am goal-oriented, detail-focused, and eager to grow in a long-term purchasing role where I can contribute to process improvements and supplier performance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Futures Trading Trainee

Topstep

Mar 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year 4 months)

Trained in futures trading using funded accounts, earned payouts while improving technical analysis, trading psychology, and disciplined risk management through continuous study. Maintained performance and accountability during remote contract work.

Futures Risk Management Trading Psychology Disciplining Account Funded Evaluation Performance Tracking

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PCTEL

Aug 2019 - Feb 2024 (4 years 6 months)

Managed domestic and international procurement with $25,000 PO authority and multiple POs valued $100–250K+, negotiated supplier terms, and resolved quality and delivery issues to support production and cost goals. Streamlined sourcing via MRP/min-max reviews and cross-functional coordination, contributing to timely production transfers and supplier qualification.

Strategic Sourcing MRP Inventory Management Shipping & Logistics

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology Studies

2016 - 2019

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Studies with a minor in Business Administration, focusing on interdisciplinary coursework bridging human movement and business fundamentals.

University of Evansville

General Studies

2015 - 2016

Activities and societies: Division I Men's Golf (2015-2016); coursework included Business Organization and Management, Data Analytics, Statistical Reasoning, Calculus, Managerial Accounting, Financial Accounting, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Business Finance, Marketing Management.

Completed 30 credit hours of coursework including business and quantitative subjects while participating on the Division I men's golf team.