SAP
AMANDA DORING
Fort Worth,TX
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Buyer III
Elbit Systems of America
Fort Worth
05.2018 - 05.2024
- Reviewed electronic technical data packages to identify product requirements and process complexities
- Analyzed Request for Proposals (RFP) responses from solicited suppliers based on pricing, delivery commitments, terms and conditions, and technical/manufacturing capabilities to ensure they meet customer contractual requirements
- Coordinated with Engineering, Quality, Program Management and Suppliers on Drawing revisions and FAI completion
- Served as Subject Matter Expert on ERP system and trained new and existing buyers on purchasing processes
- Utilized commodity knowledge and market conditions to reduce component pricing and advise lower-level buyers
- Interface with Program Management and/or production/material planning personnel to coordinate efforts to obtain material deliveries no earlier or later than required for production
- Worked with Compliance team and Management on high dollar PO file documentation and approvals
- Reviewed and resolved invoicing discrepancies to ensure suppliers are paid in a timely manner
- Monitored supplier performance and held suppliers accountable for on-time delivery.
Purchasing Assistant
American Airlines
Fort Worth
05.2015 - 01.2018
- Utilized SAP and American Airlines Legacy Purchasing System to create and issue Purchase Orders
- Reviewed Material Requisitions (MR) for accuracy and requested changes when needed
- Obtained MR approvals from the Commodity Manager (CM) and worked with Engineer to obtain revisions
- Maintained purchase orders and all supporting documentation including approvals in MR files
- Coordinated with Material Planning to pull inventory items to avoid/resolve AOG situations
- Coordinated and planned PO placement with suppliers and CMs to avoid shortages and overstocking of parts.
Buyer
DynCorp International
Fort Worth
07.2011 - 02.2015
- Reviewed, solicited and procured items from requisition and request orders
- Set up new suppliers in the database and maintained current paperwork on existing suppliers
- Purchased items for Department of Defense Contracts for Logistics and Aviation programs
- Created and issued purchase orders for general consumables, medical supplies, aircraft parts and repair services
- Received, assembled and analyzed solicitation packages to select most suitable supplier to adhere to purchasing requirements.
Summary
Senior Buyer with over13 years of progressive retail experience. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments. Expert at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule.
Skills
- Purchasing strategies
- Pricing negotiations
- Strategizing
- Verbal and written communication
- Purchase Order Management
- Materials sourcing
- Relationship Building
- Continuous process improvements
- Delivery Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Vendor coordination
- Inventory Monitoring
Education
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Odessa College
Odessa, Tx 08.2000 - 05.2002
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Timeline
Buyer III
Elbit Systems of America
05.2018 - 05.2024
Purchasing Assistant
American Airlines
05.2015 - 01.2018
Buyer
DynCorp International
07.2011 - 02.2015
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Odessa College
08.2000 - 05.2002