Amanda Drennan
Summary
Detail-oriented professional promoting expertise in supply chain planning. Confident Procurement Specialist knowledgeable in managing vendor relations, tracking products and the methods needed to obtain the best pricing.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Dakkota Intergrated Systems
10.2022 - Current
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve best pricing and terms.
- Carefully read and interpreted requisition orders to understand specialized terms and requirements.
- Maintained up-to-date database of suppliers, vendors and contracts to support accurate recordkeeping.
- Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages, and cutting costs.
International Distribution Clerk
Dart
08.2015 - 11.2015
- Prepared and processed import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws or procedures.
- Maintained open communication with customers and overseas partners to update all parties on order and shipping changes.
- Sorted documents and maintained organized filing process.
- Verified accuracy of data entered into system to produce error-free reports.
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence, and creating reports.
- Created spreadsheets for more efficient recordkeeping.
- Utilized techniques for increasing data entry speed.
Commercial Loan File Clerk
Citizens Bank/ Entech Staffing Solutions
08.2010 - 03.2011
- Examined, categorized, and sorted incoming documents.
- Assisted with data entry and administrative support tasks to help meet team goals.
- Assisted with document scanning and imaging projects to support accurate file back-up.
- Managed sensitive or confidential files with attention to data security and storage policies.
- Identified and corrected inconsistencies in filing systems for increased accuracy.
- Operated office equipment to scan and copy documents.
Data Entry Assistant
Flint Public Schools
04.2008 - 04.2010
- Sorted documents and maintained organized filing process.
- Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence, and creating reports.
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
- Updated and maintained student information, documents and records.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Car-side Specialist/Waitress
Applebee's
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to promote compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Maintained positive and professional attitude to instill business confidence and promote repeat business with customers.
- Answered guest questions and promoted special products.
- Utilized POS system to receive and process food and beverage orders.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Cross-trained to handle different restaurant roles, including host, waitress, kitchen and to-go stations.
- Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
University of Michigan - Flint
Flint, MI12.2013
Skills
- Vendor Sourcing
- Policy Implementation
- Operational Efficiency
- Project Coordination
- Data Entry
- Telephone Etiquette
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Document Preparation
- Price Negotiation
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Skills
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Purchasing
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Dakkota Intergrated Systems
10.2022 - Current
International Distribution Clerk
Dart
08.2015 - 11.2015
Commercial Loan File Clerk
Citizens Bank/ Entech Staffing Solutions
08.2010 - 03.2011
Car-side Specialist/Waitress
Applebee's
08.2008 - 08.2009
Data Entry Assistant
Flint Public Schools
04.2008 - 04.2010
BBA - Business Administration
University of Michigan - Flint