AMY CATHLEEN POTEMRA
Vallejo,CA
Summary
Hands-on purchasing leader with a strong track record supporting engineering, manufacturing, and project teams in fast-moving, project-based environments. Known for being detail-driven, dependable, and calm under pressure, with a practical approach to sourcing, vendor relationships, and cost control. Trusted internally for follow-through, accuracy, and getting things done right.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
ENVIROCARE INTERNATIONAL (A Brand of CECO)
07.2022 - Current
- Manage all purchasing activities for a project-driven manufacturing organization, supporting engineering, fabrication, and production while ensuring materials are available, costs are accurate, and timelines are met.
- Direct and coordinate purchasing for projects, materials, equipment, stock items, and shop/office supplies.
- Develop, maintain, and enforce purchasing systems and procedures.
- Analyze supply chain conditions to anticipate availability, long-lead items, and pricing risks.
- Research, evaluate, and onboard suppliers; negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
- Prepare and issue purchase orders, follow up on open orders, and resolve discrepancies.
- Approve invoices and ensure accurate posting of job costs and shop labor.
- Partner with Engineering and Operations to resolve specification and sourcing issues.
- Oversee purchasing of raw materials, fabricated components, electronics, and specialty parts.
- Maintain inventory levels and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
- Impact: Helped bring structure, consistency, and accountability to purchasing while strengthening supplier relationships and improving material visibility across projects.
Sales / Purchasing Representative
HIGH END UNIFORMS
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Handled purchasing and sales responsibilities, managed inventory and vendors, implemented SOPs, and generated approximately $20K in additional annual revenue by optimizing dormant inventory.
Key Distributor Representative
TREASURY WINE ESTATES
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Managed distributor accounts, analyzed pricing and logistics, recovered lost revenue, and resolved high-value product and operational issues.
Senior Customer Loyalty Team Advocate
TREASURY WINE ESTATES
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Led training initiatives, contributed to exceeding $2.2M in revenue goals, reduced customer complaints by 21%, and generated incremental revenue through targeted promotions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CASkills
Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
ENVIROCARE INTERNATIONAL (A Brand of CECO)
07.2022 - Current
Sales / Purchasing Representative
HIGH END UNIFORMS
01.2019 - 01.2020
Key Distributor Representative
TREASURY WINE ESTATES
01.2014 - 01.2017
Senior Customer Loyalty Team Advocate
TREASURY WINE ESTATES
01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Sonoma State University