Andrea Hilger
Ramsey,MN
Summary
Accomplished Buyer with a proven track record at Tetra Pak Processing Equipment, adept in SAP expertise and relationship building. Streamlined purchasing processes, enhanced vendor negotiations, and optimized inventory management, resulting in significant cost savings. Excelled in maintaining meticulous records and fostering strong supplier partnerships, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and multi-tasking abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Tetra Pak Processing Equipment
2014.01 - Current
- SAP Business Expert - Call off Purchasing
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Maintained key item stock levels, created and expedited purchase orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices.
- Indirect purchasing, freight, contractors, parts - SAP/ARIBA.
- Maintained consistent email communication with suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Collaborate with suppliers, internal customers/colleagues.
- Electrical/Automation purchasing for Production Center.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
Purchasing Assistant
Filtration Eng. / Tetra Pak Processing Equipment
2012.06 - 2013.12
- Maintained consistent email communication with suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, and documentation for audit purposes.
- Established and managed supplier and vendor relationships.
- Prepared purchase orders accurately and followed up with suppliers to confirm receipt and delivery schedules.
- Inventoried machines and parts on them.
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
- Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
Administrative Assistant - Returns Specialist
Automation Inc.
2004.09 - 2010.10
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Reviewed all order confirmations and put into the system, sending updates to colleagues as needed.
- Distributed returned product to appropriate vendor.
- Documented return product details in excel spreadsheet.
- Review stock levels and adjust accordingly, facilitate returns to vendors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Minnesota School of Business
03.2012
Skills
- Purchase Order Management
- Relationship Building
- Multi-tasking strength
- Vendor Relations
- Invoice Payment (PTP management)
- Price Negotiation
- Inventory and Supply Management
- MS Office
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- SAP expertise
- Attention to Detail
- Purchasing expertise
- Inventory Monitoring
Timeline
Buyer
Tetra Pak Processing Equipment
2014.01 - Current
Purchasing Assistant
Filtration Eng. / Tetra Pak Processing Equipment
2012.06 - 2013.12
Administrative Assistant - Returns Specialist
Automation Inc.
2004.09 - 2010.10
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Minnesota School of Business
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