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Skills

  • Contract negotiation
  • Purchasing
  • Business operations
  • Budgets
  • Compliance with Procurement Policies
  • Team building
  • Communications
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Product quality control

Work Experiences

  • Achieved lower defect rates.
  • Contributed to overall cost reductions by consolidating vendor contracts and streamlining the purchasing process.
  • Audited supplier performance quarterly.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams.
  • Had an excellent attendance record and was always on time for work.
  • Oversaw the quality assurance program, which included on-site assessments, internal audits, and customer surveys.
  • Achieved 36% budget adherence.
  • Collaborated with legal on contract reviews, amending supplier agreements to protect the company from unforeseen liabilities.
  • Collaborated with the quality control team to ensure all purchased materials met company standards, reducing defects by 57%.
  • Maintained effective and long-lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.

Summaries

  • Knowledgeable about locating one-of-a-kind and unique items to meet specific requirements.
  • Improves item quality and sourcing procedures in collaboration with management.
  • Costs were consistently reduced while profits were increased.
  • Achieved a 76% reduction in supply costs.
  • Collaborative Assistant Purchasing Agent focused on enhancing cross-departmental teamwork, ensuring the timely and budget-conscious procurement of crucial materials.
  • Within Miscellaneous, senior Assistant Purchasing Agent and outstanding performer in risk assessment and process improvement.
  • Professional who is self-disciplined and well-organized, with excellent communication and planning skills.
  • Adept at improving inventory management by reducing surplus by 18% through enhanced procurement scheduling and inventory tracking systems.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams.
  • Collaborated with finance teams.

Accomplishments

  • Prepared and analyzed RFQs (Requests for Quotes), securing competitive pricing and terms for Salesforce.
  • Positively impacted the company's supply chain resilience by conducting thorough risk analyses of suppliers and creating backup vendor relationships.
  • Controlled inventory turnover rates by revamping reorder processes, maintaining optimal stock levels of high-demand items.
  • Optimized workflows by integrating Jira into the procurement process, reducing administrative time by 17%.
  • Successfully reduced sole-source suppliers by vetting and onboarding 9 new qualified vendors.
  • Accelerated project timelines by negotiating expedited procurement schedules, reducing lead times for key materials by 64%.
  • Collaborated closely with logistics to ensure timely and accurate delivery of high-value Tableau for a project valued at $4.
  • Negotiated with vendors to reduce material costs by $9 annually, optimizing the company's purchasing budget.
  • Reduced backorders by 73% through continuous monitoring of supplier performance and adaptive scheduling techniques.
  • Established strong relationships with international suppliers, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in Chicago.

Affiliations

  • Certified Professional in Distribution and Warehousing (CPDW)
  • International Association of Administrative Professionals
  • Certification Council for Professional Supply Management (CCPSM)
  • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification
  • National Industrial Transportation League (NITL)
  • Procurement and Supply Chain Management Alliance (PSCMA)
  • Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA)
  • National Association of Social Workers
  • American Society of Safety Professionals
  • Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)

Certifications

  • Certified Procurement Operations Specialist (CPOS) - method
  • Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Certificate - Summit Group
  • Certified International Supply Chain Professional (CISCP) - method
  • ServSafe
  • Green Supply Chain Management Professional (GSCMP) - category
  • Certified Demand Planning Specialist (CDPS) - metric
  • Supply Chain Procurement Certificate - process
  • Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management Certificate - Meridian
  • Certified Process Control System Technician (CPCT) - initiative

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