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Jessica Claire
  • , , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
  • H: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary

Experienced purchasing professional with top-notch leadership, program management and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies, reduces waste and supports business needs with efficient, high-quality materials.

Skills
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Data Gathering
  • Materials Organization
  • Reporting Knowledge
  • Requests for Information
  • Employee Motivation
  • Purchasing Management
  • Cost Controls Familiarity
  • Purchase Order Monitoring
  • Bid Coordination
  • Data Analysis Understanding
  • International Business
  • Cost Assessment
  • Bid Process Management
  • Pricing Updates
  • Company Inventory Oversight
  • Special Assignments
  • Shrinkage Control
  • Strategic Negotiations
  • Expense Approval
  • Supplier Performance Management
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Supplier Review
  • Active Learning
  • Time Management
  • Operations Analysis
  • Critical Thinking
Work History
Business Office Assistant, 11/2021 - Current
Diversicare Lockhart, TX,
  • Introduced organization systems to keep filed customer documents confidential and increase operational efficiency.
  • Applied core knowledge to effectively communicate sensitive or technical information while adhering to regulatory guidelines.
  • Reviewed invoices, payment requests, advance requests, expense reimbursements and proper coding, prior to approval.
  • Received and routed business correspondence to correct departments and staff members.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Communicated corporate objectives across divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled status updates.
  • Delegated office staff to perform administrative duties and share workloads.
Purchasing Agent, 04/2017 - 05/2020
Nordson Corporation Hickory, NC,
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Maintained consistent email communication with customers and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
  • Communicated frequently with customers and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
  • Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
  • Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
  • Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
  • Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
  • Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
  • Reviewed order updates to identify best practices aligned with corporate goals.
  • Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
  • Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends.
  • Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
  • Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
  • Recommended metrics for product availability, costs and delivery to advance business objectives.
  • Computed and created purchase orders in mod2 system to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.
  • Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets and maintained permanent records.
  • Organized receipts, purchases and documentation of finished goods, packaging, and materials.
  • Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
  • Worked with clients to resolve claim issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
  • Established clear lines of communication between business and clients.
  • Improved inspection policies to increase quality of raw materials and finished goods.
  • Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts.
Quality Analyst, 01/2014 - 08/2016
Covermymeds Columbus, OH,
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
  • Streamlined QA processes by working closely with development teams and staying abreast of changing product demands.
  • Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts and samples.
  • Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
  • Repaired faults, reassembled products and completed additional tests.
  • Located and investigated production concerns and helped management implement corrective actions.
  • Disposed of unsound and unsafe materials, products and equipment to prevent inappropriate reuse.
Education
No Degree: Accounting And Finance, Expected in
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Cerritos College - Norwalk, CA
GPA:
Status -
High School Diploma: , Expected in 06/2014
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Columbis High School - ,
GPA:
Status -
Languages
English :
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Spanish :
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Cerritos College
  • Columbis High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Business Office Assistant
  • Purchasing Agent
  • Quality Analyst

Degrees

  • No Degree
  • High School Diploma

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