Angela Ashton
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Results-oriented Purchasing Specialist with expertise in procurement, order management, and vendor relations. Specializes in SAP purchase orders, discrepancy resolution, and inventory optimization. Skilled in vendor negotiations and cost reduction strategies to enhance operational efficiency. Proven track record in implementing effective supply chain management practices that improve product quality and reliability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Specialist I
Kaeser Compressors, Inc.
Fredericksburg, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared purchase orders for company personnel in SAP as assigned.
- Checked order confirmations for accuracy and notified vendors of discrepancies.
- Updated SAP records with needed price changes.
- Ran daily and weekly reports to track past-due open purchase orders.
- Supported purchasing and inventory control supervisor with vendor evaluations and questionnaires as needed.
- Learned and followed applicable procedures and work instructions for company quality and environmental system.
- Performed additional duties assigned by manager.
Order Management Correspondent
Kaeser Compressors
11.2020 - 08.2023
- Maintains and services distributor accounts regarding pricing, stock availability and parts identification
- Handles distributor correspondences via email and telephone
- Processes orders received in SAP, including contract review, data entry, electronic attachment of order paperwork and arranging for transportation of goods
- Coordinates with A/R to set up new accounts as needed
- Coordinates with Controlling Department to obtain approval on purchase order terms and conditions as needed
- Responsible for learning and following all applicable procedures and work instructions relating to the company's quality and environmental system
- Performs all other duties assigned by the supervisor or department manager
Customer Service & Operations Manager
Bay Etching & Imprinting
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Managed customer service department to ensure proper performance of respective duties and status codes were accomplished on a daily basis
- Assisted customer service representatives with complex customer issues.
- Diffused and resolved all customer issues to maintain good client rapport
- Facilitated communication among office staff to enhance operational efficiency. to maintain adequate phone coverage
- Received and processed credit card payments
- Researched superlative economical costs for merchandise delivery, needed supplies, materials, and inventory to ensure profitable business
- Provided customers with efficient and punctual service
- Maintained company inventory records
- Updated daily and weekly sales and expenses reports
- Collaborated with different departments to support daily activities.
Business Operations Specialist
Manufacturing Techniques (MTEQ)
01.2014 - 02.2017
- Ensured day-to-day operations functioned smoothly and supervised employees when required
- Interacted with customers and suppliers representing the company and corresponded information regarding quoting, purchase orders, schedules, shipping, etc.
- Managed inventory relating to records, tracking of materials, change of business activity, and quality of product
- Followed company policies and procedures for purchasing activities
- Maintained and generated financial reporting daily/weekly/monthly as directed
- Coordinated with departments such as Quality, Purchasing, Engineering, Management and Safety as an integral member of continuous improvement teams to provide support
- Performed as a Configuration Manager when dealing with vital records, such as blueprints and other sensitive materials
- Ensured all shipments to customers were punctually shipped and received
- Performed other general administrative duties as assigned
Education
Associate's degree - Business Administration
Rappahannock Community College
Warsaw, VA12-2014
Standard Diploma -
Washington & Lee High School
Montross, VA12-2003
Skills
- SAP
- Order Management System
- Procurement
- Supplier management
- Vendor evaluation
- Order Entry
- Data Management
- Analytical thinking
- Customer service
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist I
Kaeser Compressors, Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Order Management Correspondent
Kaeser Compressors
11.2020 - 08.2023
Customer Service & Operations Manager
Bay Etching & Imprinting
02.2017 - 02.2020
Business Operations Specialist
Manufacturing Techniques (MTEQ)
01.2014 - 02.2017
Associate's degree - Business Administration
Rappahannock Community College
Standard Diploma -
Washington & Lee High School