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PURCHASING AGENT
Professional Summary
Enthusiastic Help Desk professional seeking to benefit an IT department with complex technical knowledge and strong time management skills. 5+ years' experience in warehousing for service, retail, and wholesale channels of distribution, sales, and information technology. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills. Proficient in all Windows-based software and multiple ERP/MRPsystems. Vast knowledge of web applications, software, and framework.
Skills
Excellent customer service, 7+ years' ERP systems, IT Helpdesk trouble-shooting, department head managing 8+ employees and overseeing operations, inventory management, inventory cycle-count, procurement, receiving, research, shipping, forklift and machinery operation.
Areas of Expertise
  • IT Helpdesk (PC and Mac)
  • 3 years' experience with remote desktop applications, (VPN including setup and maintenance.)
  • Active listening skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Sales experience
  • Business understanding
  • Multi-tasking strength
Work Experience
July 2017
to
Current
Loma Linda University Medical CenterPalm Desert , CAPurchasing Agent
  • Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
  • Responsible for purchasing medical and non-medical materials.
  • Negotiated prices and terms with material suppliers and vendors lowering costs.
  • Analyzed quotes and created purchase orders
  • Negotiated prices and terms. Monitored all unreasonable price increases. 
June 2016
to
Current
Teledyne TechnologiesChestnut Ridge , NYBuyer
  • Responsible for purchasing medical and non-medical materials for the hospital.
  • Performed investigation for alternate sources and provided substitutes as per requirement.
  • Evaluated price confirmations from vendors as per hospital contracts.
  • Provided optimal level of customer services and ensured compliance to hospital regulations.
  • Administered and processed purchase orders and requisitions as per hospital policies.
  • Coordinated and negotiated with vendors for purchase of various supplies.
October 2014
to
June 2016
Central Vermont Medical CenterNorthfield , VTInventory Specialist
  • In charge of Inventory for warehouses in 12 locations across the US.
  • Led the setup of 5 warehouses to include adding inventory to ERP system, labeling and setting reorder levels.
  • Directed annual inventory count for 12 locations increasing accuracy by 50%.
  • Trained warehouse staff on ERP system and best-in-class inventory techniques.
  • Assisted Procurement Manager with PO creation, overdue invoice cleanup and research.
May 2011
to
December 2013
Guaranteed ReturnsCity, StateWarehouse Manager
  • Responsible for inventory management, ordering, shipping, order fulfillment, buying and purchase orders. Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
  • Determined recurring business needs and maintained necessary inventory levels.
  • Responsible for managing day to day warehouse operations, processing customer's orders, and providing excellent customer service.
  • Unloaded, picked, staged and loaded products for shipping. Oversaw warehousing and storage practices and housekeeping.
  • Worked at a rapid pace to meet tight deadlines. Operated powered lift trucks, floor sweepers, pallet jacks and forklifts safely, with a 0% incident rate.
Education
2010
Mitchell CollegeCity, StateB.A: Liberal Arts and Professional Studies BusinessLiberal Arts and Professional Studies Business
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School Attended

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Job Titles Held:

  • Purchasing Agent
  • Buyer
  • Inventory Specialist
  • Warehouse Manager

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  • B.A : Liberal Arts and Professional Studies Business

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