Andrea Portelli
Santa Rosa ,CA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Resourceful Purchasing Agent responsibly and proficiently procures materials necessary for operations. Performs detailed cost analyses and negotiates with vendors using skilled problem-solving abilities. Experienced evaluator of supplier performance and maintains constant awareness of inventory levels.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Shikai Products
3330 Coffey Lane #B Santa Rosa, CA 95401
05.1984 - 06.2023
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
- Identified and resolved supply chain issues to mitigate delays and production disruptions.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
Education
Diploma -
El Molino High School
Forestville, CA06.1978
Skills
- Consultative Sales Approach
- Strategic Negotiations
- Budgetary Reviews
- Seasonal Promotions
- Purchasing for Manufacturing
- Source Vendors
- Inventory Sourcing
- Freight Coordination
- Office Supplies and Inventory
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Shikai Products
05.1984 - 06.2023
Diploma -
El Molino High School