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Skills

  • Results-oriented
  • Contract negotiation/review/drafting
  • Relationship development
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Microsoft Office
  • Team management
  • Procedure equipment
  • Heavy lifting
  • Budget Management
  • Problem resolution

Work Experiences

  • Started it.
  • Guided
  • Effectively controlled the release of proprietary and confidential information for general client lists.
  • Informed guests about daily specials and menu options, allowing them to make informed decisions about appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
  • Gave customers clear demonstrations of alarm systems so they could learn how to use each feature.
  • Advised
  • Worked with the parts department to get the parts I needed.
  • Reviewed production schedules, drawings, and materials to gain a better understanding of the job details prior to the start of the project.
  • Made a proposal
  • Solved process issues, improved operations, and provided excellent customer service.

Summaries

  • Innovative
  • Category and method are examples of abilities.
  • Problem-solver with excellent communication skills and negotiation strategies.
  • Skills in process improvement and cross-functional collaboration are available.
  • a resourceful customer service specialist looking to apply her skills in an A/P or A/R role with a forward-thinking company.
  • Articulate
  • Director of Purchasing is articulate and driven to succeed.
  • Seasoned
  • A committed, tactical team builder and strategic planner seeking a position in account management or sales with a forward-thinking elevator service and construction firm.
  • Customer-focused, strategic-thinking salesperson with more than 20 years of experience in developing relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts, and expanding profit channels.

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Integrated SAP ERP system for streamlined procurement operations, reducing manual errors and improving supplier payment timelines by 35%.
  • Negotiated long-term contracts with major suppliers, securing an annual cost reduction of $11 and improving overall service quality.
  • Strengthened supplier relationships to secure product exclusivity, helping the company maintain a competitive edge in the Miscellaneous market.
  • Created procurement SOPs that aligned with both local and international compliance regulations, reducing regulatory risks by 40%.
  • Directed negotiations for multi-year contracts that stabilized supply chain costs amid volatile market conditions.
  • Increased sales 6% over three years.
  • Focused on stakeholder engagement initiatives, successfully fostering buy-in from key business units on procurement strategy changes.
  • Increased procurement transparency and compliance by implementing a new vendor selection process adhering to ISO standards.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Affiliations

  • Project Management Institute
  • Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
  • American Purchasing Society
  • Professional Pricing Society (PPS)
  • ProcureCon Advisory Council
  • National Association of Social Workers
  • American Society of Safety Professionals
  • Association of Information Technology Professionals
  • American Marketing Association
  • National Contract Management Association (NCMA)

Certifications

  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
  • Advanced Procurement Strategies Program from process
  • Contract and Commercial Management Certification from International Association of Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) from Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
  • Certified Procurement Analytics Expert from Summit Group
  • Chartered Wealth Manager (CWM), certified by the American Academy of Financial Management (AAFM)
  • Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
  • Certificate in Advanced Procurement Strategies from Summit Group

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