Purchasing Specialist resume example with 10+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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BUYER / PLANNER / PURCHASER
Bachelor of Science in Information System, with 10+ years purchasing
experience and a proven record of planning and coordinating supply, purchasing
strategies that has achieved budgeted sales, profitability, quality standards
and corporate goals. Seeking to obtain the position as a Buyer / Planner /
Purchasing Specialist in a reputable firm, that will allow me to utilize my strong capabilities of purchasing
experience, networking and negotiation skills to assure best deals for organization.
Highlights
Guest services
Inventory control procedures
Merchandising expertise
Loss prevention
Cash register operations
Product promotions
Accomplishments
Experience
Purchasing Specialist, 03/2014 - 12/2015 Abbott Laboratories – West Palm Beach, ,
Review purchase history for opportunities to consolidate suppliers and drive more sourcing through preferred suppliers.
Prepare and oversee purchase order to ensure accurate entitlement reporting, verify invoices and confirm the receipt of goods/services.
Request for Quote/Proposal in support of company 3 bids policy Engage suppliers in direct contract negotiations pertaining to pricing, service levels, terms and conditions.
Responsible for processing/ managing purchase orders and contract, lead-time reduction, resolving supplier delivery issues, and resolving discrepant material issues for both MRO and manufacturing inventories.
Responsible for planning, developing and buying materials, parts, supplies and equipment in a timely and cost effective way; timely manner while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications.
Worked with Engineering, Planning and Logistics for the timely release of orders to the supplier Create purchase requisitions and purchase orders for accuracy and conformance with established policies and procedures Planning and control of production schedules per MRP requirements and implementation of supply plan for reclaimed materials.
Coordination and monitoring of material movement through the production build cycle.
Negotiate and manage price increase situations and cost improvement with the team Negotiate purchase orders and/or contracts; follow-up and expedite late and pending orders.
Reviews and approves requisitions within the company to insure compliance to company policy, state and federal regulations.
Manages complex solicitation processes for Information Technology products/services and other commodity assigned areas for the company.
Develop and maintain vendor scorecard for effective supplier management Responsible for the tracking and accounting components of the service & maintenance programs.
Developed outstanding vendor relationships.
Excellent negotiator with a proven history of attaining best price and best delivery.
Responsible for cost reduction activity and cost management for commodities Estimate monthly as well as yearly equipment / material requirements Created a Cross-Functional Commodity Team.
Included were IT personnel, Mail Services, Office supply and Accounting to combine talent and knowledge to increase quality, reduce costs, and optimize organizational objectives resulting in numerous processes being created and utilized across the business enterprise.
Buyer/Planner, 12/2004 - 11/2009 HD Supply – , ,
Operated SAP and Oracle system to create purchase order and various reports to check stocks and invoice information.
Collaborating with IT Management in the development, implementation and management of IT procurement processes Tracks orders for computer hardware and software, and software licensing.
Manages information on all aspects of the procurement cycle.
Sourcing, procurement and management of hardware, software, and service based contracts.
Responsible for processing/ managing purchase orders and contract, lead-time reduction, resolving supplier delivery issues, and resolving discrepant material issues Streamlined purchasing and shipping process to achieve in large amount of annual savings.
Negotiate supplier price reductions in accordance with customer cost reduction initiatives Worked with AP to ensure suppliers are paid within terms to reduce late fee.
Worked directly with Corporate, business units, plant personnel, plant engineering and procurement to settle warranty and service issues with equipment suppliers.
Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligation.
Education
BS: Computer Information Systems, Expected in 1998 - University of Chicago - , IL GPA: Computer Information Systems
Interests
Founder and member of a Nonprofit Organization - Give with Compassion Charity
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