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Purchasing Agent resume example with 5+ years of experience

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Jessica Claire
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor (555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary

Goal-driven Sourcing Specialist proficient at sourcing unique and one-off items to meet special requirements. Ready to leverage 6-7 years of experience to support and enhance operations at three different types of business. Successful at improving department processes and delivering high-quality goods to end users on a reliable schedule. I am always willing to take on complicated tasks, and able to work well unsupervised. Also looking for a position with a well-established organization with a stable environment that will lead to a lasting relationship in the field of finance.

Skills
  • Procurement
  • Contract negotiation
  • Accounts receivable
  • Pricing structures
  • Inventory management skills
  • Contract negotiation expertise
  • Documentation requirements
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Critical thinking
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Work ethic
  • Planning
Experience
03/2020 to Current Purchasing Agent Rosendin Electric, Inc. | Hanover, MD,
  • Worked with operation managers to develop consistent service levels across all locations.
  • Prepared, coordinated and communicated price quotes, terms of sale, delivery dates and service obligations to customers and contractors.
  • Promoted, sold and secured new accounts.
  • Built competitive bidding environment with broad range of suppliers.
  • Analyzed competitive prices, products and market-related information.
  • Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
  • Prepared financial reports to include sales, profit margin and expenses.
  • Led department meetings to build team cohesiveness and coordinate projects
  • Estimated materials from blueprints supplied by customers and contractors.
  • Attended and participated in custom builder meetings.
  • Designed pricing models for quotations.
  • Applied effective marketing concepts to increase revenue.
  • Facilitated product selections for customers, including using proper forms to assure selection accuracy.
01/2018 to 03/2020 BUYER /Production Controller TELEDYNE RELAYS | City, STATE,
  • Planned and monitored material movement in production cycles.
  • Scheduled deliveries and orders according to needs and production schedules.
  • Reviewed job orders and adjusted schedules and orders.
  • Completed shipping information and delivery date input.
  • Filled out routine paperwork about staffing, output and inventory control.
  • Developed inventory control techniques, including solving problems and planning priority.
  • Managed and planned production schedule to promote on-time delivery of customer orders.
  • Monitored production flow and troubleshot bottlenecks and other issues.
  • Analyzed sales order releases.
  • Documented production volume, materials consumption and quality issues in GentryFile to keep management well-informed and support proactive planning.
  • Revised production schedules to account for changing designs, shortages and other types of interruptions.
  • Resolved complaints and eliminated delays by collaborating with vendors and updating strategies.
  • Verified prices and computed totals to complete accurate invoices.
  • Entered information into SentyFile to updatel excel and status reports.
  • Assessed current inventories and brought in supplies to keep stock within optimal levels for expected demands.
  • Collaborated with management, sales and engineering to adjust plans and maintain targets.
  • Delivered production schedule to the clean room teams to provide established timeframes for completed ceramic.
  • Consulted with department supervisors and engineer teams to evaluate needs and discuss corrective actions for individual concerns.
  • Set up delivery of poduction materials to arrive in time for production start date.
  • Outlined production commitments and timetables using sales forecast information.
  • Purchased goods to maintain stock and prepare for assembly of Relays.
  • Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
  • Monitored project progress and presented status to leaders to solve productivity issues.
  • Performed routine office tasks, including copying, answering telephones, file management and data entry to keep operations at optimal levels and better serve internal and external customers.
09/2015 to 01/2018 PURCHASING ASSISTANT /Expeditor Zodiac Aerospace | City, STATE,
  • Authorized payments for purchases and kept information accessible by sorting and filing documents.
  • Developed contract terms and conditions and administered contract changes.
  • Managed monthly purchase order shipments by deadline and cancellation dates.
  • Analyzed customer needs and accordingly developed procurement requirements.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to resolve performance related issues.
  • Obtained purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers and monitored expedited orders.
  • Prepared contract agreements and other documentation, as needed.
  • Supervised financial strategies and managr priority inventory while identifying cost-effective vendors and suppliers.
  • Prepared, coordinated and communicated price quotes, terms of sale, delivery dates and service obligations to customers and contractors.
  • Connected with store managers and product suppliers to orchestrate efficient inventory movements.
  • Worked with operation managers to develop consistent service levels across all locations.
  • Led department meetings to build team cohesiveness and coordinate projects
  • Promoted, sold and secured new accounts.
  • Applied effective marketing concepts to increase revenue.
  • Facilitated product selections for customers, including using proper forms to assure selection accuracy.
  • Worked with shipment companies to manage distribution.
  • Prepared financial reports to include sales, profit margin and expenses.
  • Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
  • Collected operations data and created spreadsheets detailing trends.
  • Analyzed competitive prices, products and market-related information.
  • Managed team of 4 direct reports.
  • Estimated materials from blueprints supplied by customers and contractors.
  • Built competitive bidding environment with broad range of suppliers.
Education and Training
Expected in 06/2009 High School Diploma | HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOL , Long Beach, CA GPA:

Graduated with Student Council

Expected in 04/2013 | Massage Therapy Eagle Gate College, Salt Lake City, UT GPA:
Expected in | Some College Long Beach City College, Long Beach, CA GPA:

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School Attended

  • HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOL
  • Eagle Gate College
  • Long Beach City College

Job Titles Held:

  • Purchasing Agent
  • BUYER /Production Controller
  • PURCHASING ASSISTANT /Expeditor

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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