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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
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Work Experience
July 2017
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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
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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
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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
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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
- Mitchell College
Job Titles Held:
- Purchasing Agent
- Buyer
- Inventory Specialist
- Warehouse Manager
Degrees
- B.A : Liberal Arts and Professional Studies Business
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