Amber Nycole Hall
Procurement and Sourcing Professional
Dunnellon,FL
Summary
Methodical professional with background overseeing purchase of goods and services on behalf of organization. Seasoned expert at bid process guidance and contract administration. Talented leader when following and enforcing purchasing rules, procedures and associated regulations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer/Sourcing Specialist
Fidelity Manufacturing
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
- Supported gross profit goals by negotiating and controlling costs, lead times, freight terms and purchase quantity requirements.
- Evaluated new supplier capabilities to significantly reduce risks, improve operational visibility, and create greater value for products and services.
- Researched new vendors and partners to obtain most cost-effective pricing for goods, saving company $1M in one year.
- Utilized root cause analysis to address internal and external non-conformance issues and apply corrective action or intervention to prevent reoccurrence.
- Facilitated supplier development programs to create productive partnerships that support production performance and quality objectives.
Senior Buyer/Buyer II
E-ONE Ocala
06.2018 - 03.2022
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Performed extensive vendor and supplier research to identify cost-effective options and product availability.
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
- Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends.
- Met with global partners monthly to make sure all overseas products were on track for production and delivery.
- Team lead with engineering on new truck projects for parts and build specs on government projects
Accountant
YMCA Of The Suncoast
04.2013 - 06.2018
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
- Identified and investigated variances to financial plans and forecasts.
- Monitored books for 13 site school age program while handling day-to-day accounting processes and financial accuracy.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
Teen Program Coordinator
YMCA Of The Suncoast
Lecanto, FL
04.2013 - 06.2018
- Built our programs from the ground up in our community.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Developed and implemented fundraising approaches, raising over $10k in less than 6 months for middle and high school students to attend a week long program in Tallahassee.
- Spoke publicly to State, local and community neighbors alike to get the word out about new programs and what our students were working on.
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes by "debating ideas and not people".
- Worked with both community and State political figures to provide the best experience for my students.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLSkills
- Commodity Management
- Effective Working Relationships
- Critical Thinking
- Supplier Selection
- Operational Efficiency
- Industry Networking
- Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management
- Procurement Expertise
- Project Deadlines
- Procurement Proposals
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Price Negotiation
- Market Analysis
- Corrective Actions
- Continuous Improvement Strategies
- Team Goals
- Global Sourcing
- Employee Motivation
- Waste Reduction
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Performance Management Strategies
- Supplier Performance Monitoring
- Oversee Vendors
- Track Market Changes
Timeline
Senior Buyer/Sourcing Specialist
Fidelity Manufacturing
07.2022 - Current
Senior Buyer/Buyer II
E-ONE Ocala
06.2018 - 03.2022
Accountant
YMCA Of The Suncoast
04.2013 - 06.2018
Teen Program Coordinator
YMCA Of The Suncoast
04.2013 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business
University of South Florida
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