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Skills

  • Discrepancy resolution
  • Change management during procurement system transitions
  • Customer service
  • Organization
  • Business operations
  • Documentation skills
  • Digital system automation
  • Team building
  • Purchasing
  • Vendor relations

Work Experiences

  • Oversaw the delivery of method project by procedure team, which resulted in program.
  • Participate in large-scale group development projects.
  • Provide answers to questions about contracts and sales terms.
  • I'm in charge of purchasing orders.
  • Looked for industry trends on social media and through online sources.
  • Am in charge of responding to vendor inquiries.
  • I'm in charge of business agreements.
  • Coordination of technical and quality issues
  • Evaluate suppliers on a quarterly basis.
  • Looked for new vendors and partners to find the most cost-effective pricing for goods, saving the company $2 over the course of a year.

Summaries

  • Certified and experienced Purchasing Administrator with a background in just-in-time purchasing. Reduced overstock and expired product losses by $15 while cutting inventory by 20%.
  • Recognized for motivating management team members to achieve their goals and fostering innovative work environments.
  • Knowledgeable about locating one-of-a-kind and unique items to meet specific requirements.
  • Achieved a 69% on-time delivery rate.
  • Achieved 67% reduction in procurement costs.
  • Accomplished Purchasing Administrator adept in just-in-time purchasing and cross-functional team leadership. Reduced on-hand inventory by 73% while cutting expired product losses by $15.
  • Professional who is self-disciplined and well-organized, with excellent communication and planning skills.
  • Strengths in cross-functional collaboration and process improvement backed up by Miscellaneous training.
  • Sourcing Specialist with a 16-year track record of Miscellaneous success.
  • Achieved efficiency through system automation.

Accomplishments

  • Developed a comprehensive vendor scorecard system that enhanced supplier performance tracking, increasing supplier quality by 31% over 18 months.
  • Identified key areas for supply chain improvement, enabling a 31% reduction in material waste and aligning with sustainability goals.
  • Optimized inventory management processes, decreasing excess stock levels by 9 units and contributing to a 43% reduction in storage costs.
  • Reduced procurement process cycle time by 15 hours through the implementation of automated tracking systems for purchase orders.
  • Implemented data-driven analytics to track supplier performance, reducing lead-time inconsistencies by 18%.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Partnered with finance and accounts payable teams to reconcile discrepancies, reducing outstanding payment disputes by 16%.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Negotiated supplier contract terms, resulting in a 45% reduction in material costs while maintaining delivery lead times.
  • Managed relationships with global suppliers to ensure uninterrupted supply of critical materials, achieving a 67% on-time delivery rate.

Affiliations

  • Association of Information Technology Professionals
  • Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS)
  • Next Level Purchasing Association (NLPA)
  • Lions Club
  • Procurement Leaders Network
  • American Medical Informatics Association
  • Purchasing Management Association (PMA)
  • Savings & Supply Chain Coalition
  • Project Management Institute
  • Freemason

Certifications

  • Salesforce
  • Advanced Procurement Optimization Certificate – Beacon Labs
  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Certification – program
  • CompTIA A+ Technician
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) - Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
  • Supply Chain Sustainability Certifications – Brightline
  • Certified Supply Chain Specialist (CSCS) - framework
  • Procure to Pay (P2P) Process Certification – Brightline
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)

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