April Lee
Brunswick,GA
Summary
Versatile procurement professional with experience in contract and schedule management, adept at staying updated with pricing structures, and skilled in analyzing data to facilitate accurate purchasing and logistics decisions. Bringing several years of industry experience and expertise in utilizing software to streamline procurement processes. Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Coordinator
Jazz Phamaceuticals
Brunswick , GA
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Gathered, input, and analyzed data to evaluate trends and make proactive adjustments to policies.
- Ensured compliance with legal requirements related to purchasing processes.
- Coordinated with other departments on project-specific purchasing needs.
- Stayed up to date on market trends, prices and vendor options.
- Added new vendors and products into system and keyed in special shipping codes when needed.
- Implemented process improvements designed to streamline procurement operations.
- Prepared requests for proposals for goods or services required by the organization.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders on special projects such as strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Provided support to end users for troubleshooting SAP Basis related problems.
- Provided support to end-users in using various modules of SAP.
Procurement Specialist
Pinova, Drt/Firmenich | (Contract Te
Brunswick, GA
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Prepared and processed purchase orders for supplies, equipment and services.
- Stayed up to date on market trends, prices and vendor options.
- Assessed department needs and implemented plans for sourcing supplies.
- Negotiated favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers for procurement of goods and supplies.
- Provided product shipment logistical support and quality control by coordinating with vendors, resulting in increased revenue.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for the purchase of required materials and services.
- Performed regular reviews of existing contracts to negotiate better terms or reduce costs where possible.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of items to meet project deadlines.
- Cultivated productive relationships with suppliers and maintained open communication.
- Developed strategies for procuring goods and services at the most cost-effective prices.
- Reviewed and approved vendor invoices.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
- Added new vendors and products into system and keyed in special shipping codes when needed.
- Strengthened traceability, developing organization systems for purchase orders, invoices, pricing and reports.
Patient Account Representative
Southeast Georgia Health Systems
Brunswick, GA
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Data entry utilizing up to five different software systems for COVID-19.
AFTERMARKET SALES & PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Haven Manufacturing
Brunswick, GA
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Maintained up-to-date records of all purchases made by the organization including invoices, contracts.
- Organized and prioritized projects.
- Established cross-functional team that exceeded benchmarked order management metrics and reduced average purchasing cycle times time year-over-year.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of materials for production.
- Analyzed purchasing trends and identified opportunities for consolidating orders and leveraging volume discounts.
- Verified purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list.
- Researched and compared vendor and supplier prices to make informed financial decisions.
- Located vendors of materials, equipment or supplies to conduct interviews, determining product availability and terms of sales.
- Ordered new materials to prevent shortages and approved delivery details and times.
- Formulated and implemented annual purchasing plans and contracts, covering OEM, import, ingredients, materials and equipment.
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with suppliers and negotiated contracts with them.
- Identified potential vendors and evaluated them according to price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and sustainability.
- Provided guidance on sourcing decisions related to product specifications, materials selection and vendor selection criteria.
- Led initiative for new purchasing protocol proposal and implementation.
- Managed the procurement process from purchase order generation to delivery of goods or services.
- Delegated tasks to procurement teams to expedite work processes.
- Boosted overall sales team success by inspiring and training new associates, mentoring selling behaviors, and serving as shadow partner.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Independence High
Charlotte06-1988
Skills
- Demand planning
- Supplier relationship management
- Strategic sourcing
- Cost analysis
- Financial acumen
- Purchasing processes
- E-procurement systems
- Policy implementation
- Project management
- Contract negotiations
- Category management
- Global sourcing
- Purchasing strategy
- Bid solicitation
- Document preparation
- Spend analysis
- Procurement planning
- Contract monitoring
- Supply chain optimization
- Supplier relationships
- Supplier research
- Vendor relations
- Bidding coordination
- Data entry
- Report writing skills
Timeline
Procurement Coordinator
Jazz Phamaceuticals
09.2022 - 07.2024
Procurement Specialist
Pinova, Drt/Firmenich | (Contract Te
01.2022 - 07.2022
Patient Account Representative
Southeast Georgia Health Systems
10.2021 - 01.2022
AFTERMARKET SALES & PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Haven Manufacturing
03.2018 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Independence High