Sarah Hirschberger
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Versatile Buyer driven to lower costs and increase quality of goods with proactive approach to supplier management. Familiar with Manufacturing practices and business operations. Finely tuned to customer buying desires, rising trends and changes in supply chain.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
Zpacks
Melbourne, FL
05.2021 - Current
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of 100's of purchasing activities.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Handled customs clearances and documentation to deliver goods in compliance with laws and regulations.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors
- Maintained inventory levels during supply chain issues in 2021.
Purchasing Specialist
BJG Electronics
Melbourne, FL
05.2016 - 01.2021
- Analyzed customer engineering drawings, specifications and RFQ requirements to perform purchase analysis.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Communicated with over 50 vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Computed and created purchase orders in MRP to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Analyzed customer engineering drawings, specifications and RFQ requirements to perform purchase analysis.
Information Security Officer
Harris Corporation
Palm Bay, FL
11.2012 - 05.2016
- Administers and maintains DoD networks in all ISSO related responsibilities
- Administer accurate IS hardware accountability program for assigned systems each approved environment
- 100% infrastructure assets inventoried annually
- On-time hardware registration/customer service
- Prepare/witness S&R actions with less than 10% ISSO rejection
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
Satellite Communications Manager
Northrop Grumman
Greely, AK
09.2010 - 03.2012
- Network management and administration of various operating systems, troubleshoots hardware problems and maintains configurations in multiple environments.
- Maintains all communications in conjunction with DISA OSC, reports and documents all service affecting maintenance activities and events on DISA Long Haul Transport.
- Developed communications strategies to drive performance.
- Coordinated advocacy relations meetings and prepared necessary materials in advance.
- Evaluated program effectiveness to determine return on investment.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management BAS
Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne2024
Associates of the Arts -
Brevard Community College
Melbourne, FL05.2008
Skills
- Pricing structures
- Budgeting
- Contract Negotiation
- Procurement
- Documentation skills
- Self-Motivated
- Multitasking Abilities
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Interpersonal Communication
- Cultural Awareness
- Vendor relations
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist
Zpacks
05.2021 - Current
Purchasing Specialist
BJG Electronics
05.2016 - 01.2021
Information Security Officer
Harris Corporation
11.2012 - 05.2016
Satellite Communications Manager
Northrop Grumman
09.2010 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management BAS
Eastern Florida State College
Associates of the Arts -
Brevard Community College