Andrea Perry
High Point,NC
Summary
Resourceful and efficient purchaser skilled in negotiating with vendors to process and create purchase orders that meet supply and demand. Collaborates with Purchasing Manager and Sales Reps to address evolving marketplace needs. With over 19 years of experience in purchasing, office management, e-Business management, and customer service, I bring a professional and well-rounded skill set to the table. Thriving in team environments to attain sales goals and fulfill customer requests, I possess strong business decision-making ability and a proven record of customer service and continuous improvement. As a valuable asset in light of targeted results, changing market conditions, and immediate company priorities, I am well-equipped to contribute to the success of any organization.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buyer/Planner
Hercules OEM
05.2022 - 01.2025
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Increased supplier efficiency by negotiating contracts and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Negotiated better payment terms with suppliers, improving cash flow management for company.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure product specifications were met, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, ensuring accurate product specifications were met in all purchases.
- Improved supplier relationships by establishing regular communication channels, resulting in enhanced product quality and reliability.
- Coordinated with quality control teams to address and rectify any product issues, maintaining high standards of quality.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of issues.
Purchasing Manager
Automotive Fasteners
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing overall purchasing costs.
- Trained junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Developed risk management strategies to mitigate potential disruptions in the supply chain.
- Led cross-functional teams to assess and select new suppliers, ensuring alignment with organizational quality standards.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting techniques and just-in-time purchasing strategies.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced lead times.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Conducted market analysis to stay informed of industry trends and leverage information in negotiation processes.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
Purchasing Agent
Richelieu Inc.
12.2012 - 10.2020
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Maintained consistent email communication with our warehouses and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Computed and created purchase orders in AS400, Prophet 21 and FACTS to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
- Worked closely with company Sales Representatives to meet the customers needs for production of new and trending furniture.
- Collaborated with Sales to do necessary research for new products and pricing to potentially add to our inventory for potential new business.
Customer Service Representative
Coalesse / Steelcase
02.2010 - 12.2012
- Work in SAP system proofing orders, reviewing textiles and laminates, calculating amount of textile needed for product, sending memos to have the textile ordered and shipped to appropriate manufacturing facility.
- Edit incoming orders after the order entry team has entered order for potential keying errors, note and communicate clarifications with our Sales Reps and dealerships.
- Review specified textiles in our database for approval and cautions on specified products allowing customers to make any changes or ask questions regarding cautions for the specified textiles.
- Communication with our different manufacturing facilities with changes to existing orders, such as quantity, textile, model numbers, manufacturing dates, etc.
- Help key orders and cross reference from SAP to Syteline system that is used by our manufacturing facilities producing furniture.
- Cover our switchboard and reception area as needed.
Administrative Assistant /Data Entry Clerk /Payroll Clerk
Harris Teeter Distribution
11.1996 - 01.2008
- Managed tactical operations of inputting purchase orders received into the distribution center via company e-business web site.
- Managed merchandise count for damages and overage/shortage, correct billing for vendors and subsequent shipping to individual stores.
- Responsible for heights and counts of merchandise through company intranet to optimize all usable space in the racking system.
- Maintain and process all incentive bonuses as well as hourly pay for warehouse associates.
- Communications liaisons between the distribution center and outside stores to resolve issues for merchandise not received and facilitate actions to get orders to those respective stores.
- Strong use of excel for the development and creation of spreadsheets to track productivity, shipping totals, store credits and associate averages for incentive bonuses.
- Perform any and all other duties needed for optimum office operation.
- Data entry for billing and shipping to our stores.
- Assisted accounting department with any discrepancies.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
Guilford College
Greensboro, NCSkills
- Pricing Structures
- Procurement
- Contract Negotiation
- Documentation skills
- Purchasing
- Vendor relations
- MS Office
- Budgeting
- Proficient in various ERP systems
Additional Information
References upon request, as well as letters of recommendation for customer service.
Certification
First Aid Mental Health Awareness Certified
First Aid Certified
Timeline
Buyer/Planner
Hercules OEM
05.2022 - 01.2025
Purchasing Manager
Automotive Fasteners
06.2021 - 05.2022
Purchasing Agent
Richelieu Inc.
12.2012 - 10.2020
Customer Service Representative
Coalesse / Steelcase
02.2010 - 12.2012
Administrative Assistant /Data Entry Clerk /Payroll Clerk
Harris Teeter Distribution
11.1996 - 01.2008
No Degree - Business Administration
Guilford College
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