Autumn Johnson
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Bringing a 5 year track record of success in the procurement/contract industry. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buyer II
County of Riverside
01.2023 - Current
- Conferred with a variety of County officials and employees on matters relating to purchasing procedures, needs, specifications, bids, complaints and special programs
- Conferred with a variety of a variety of vendors/service providers with varying complexities.
- Performed market, total life cycle cost, value, price, and complex cost analysis in formulating purchasing forecasts and recommendations for purchasing commodities or services; prepare a large variety of difficult, complex and/or innovative requests for proposal and/or bid which are responsive to County needs and County interests
- Initiated purchases in major functional areas and of specific and major commodities; negotiated and conferred with department directors and representatives concerning purchase specifications
- Issued purchase orders, and provided approval as authorized and according to established procurement policy
- Investigated complaints by departments and resolved delivery or other problems; maintain awareness of current product status and general market conditions by review of periodicals and vendors' new product information
- In depth purchasing and product knowledge needed to conduct complex cost/value analyses for a full range of commodities and services
Buyer/Contract Specialist
Hubbell
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Purchased raw materials, tools, screws, bolts, office supplies, etc
- Contract negotiations, purchase forecasting, cost/value analysis, knowledge of purchasing of a broad product line of goods/services
- Purchased materials with a order price/bid price between( $50,000-$100,000) due to ordering in bulk
- Processed purchase orders
- Initiated quote process with suppliers, evaluates supplier bids, and participates in price negotiations
- Maintained purchase order updating delivery dates, prices or other required supplier information
- Prepared and conducted complex financial reports, RFP, RFQs
- Maintained procurement records such as items or services purchased, cost, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories
- Executed purchase order cancellations and resolves invoice discrepancies
- Placed orders for submitted purchase requisitions
- Reviewed orders for accuracy, pricing, and delivery
- Prepared reports, plans and updates metrics as required
- Building and maintaining relationships with vendors
- Planned production schedule according to material ETAs
- Monitored each press for key performance criteria; reported v crewed hours, downtime, make ready minutes, run speed per minute and job size for the key attributes that affect performance in your segment
- Ensured the segment demand mix is correctly interpreted in the segment rough cut capacity models
- Worked with inventory planning to maximize job size while minimizing unnecessary risk print
- Worked with other units and departments for high volume projects
- Worked with demand planning to minimize 3 month forecast bias to ensure the proper run rates for level loading labor in segment
- Worked with operations to plan and keep to least cost crewing levels using level loading principles that allow crewing to remain constant/level while inventory flexes based on customer required ship data
- Wrote and executed contracts, negotiated terms, conditions, vendor performance expectations
- Worked with GRE to plan key resources for onboarding new business, executing plant/press remix projects, imposition automation opportunities and other sustaining business projects
- Worked with Sales team to build a Demand Driven planning process where growth is planned, new business is described in sufficient detail to allow the Supply Planner to estimate resources requirements in advance of real orders being entered, and base business is understand for volume from on going operations
- Aligned execution plans with key stakeholders including, but not limited to, the VP of Operations, Plant General Managers, Sales and Customer Service to ensure that resources are properly aligned and adjusted on a daily basis to achieve the Supply Plan and deliver an excellent customer experience
- Worked with Operations to expedite and adjust schedules to meet emergencies caused by downtime, increased production demand, or material and/or manpower shortages
- Recognized and respond to changes from the Master Supply plan by proactively seeking misalignment, reactively managing through exception reports, setting up the planning system for 'normal cause' variation and responding to the planning system recommendations
- Created complex statistical reports to ensure a streamlined planning process and orders/projects were met to department standards and in a timely manner
- Ensured inventory is manufactured and distributed in support of the Supply Plan
- Coordinated production from Company plants and/or procurement of finished goods or outsourcing services from contract manufacturers or suppliers into the Company network
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Devised and implemented policies and procedures for purchasing and inventory control.
- Closely monitored and evaluated contract performance to determine regulatory compliance and necessary amendments.
- Performed audits of subsidiaries to protect shareholders and potential investors from fraudulent or unrepresentative financial claims.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Participated in client meetings to discuss financial analysis and investment strategies.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
Buyer
Frito-Lay
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Reviewed and complied on going expenses to ensure expenses comply with budget requirements/plan
- Purchased materials with a order price/bid price between( $10,000-$40,000)
- Upon request developed and recommended procedures/policies
- Developed, reviewed and presented a variety of reports( Financial, Statistical)
- Maintained filing and record-keeping systems with efficiency and accuracy
- Responsible for the development and analysis of material estimates for proposals in support of current and potential business activities (New Development and Production proposals) in response to customer Requests for Proposal
- Prepared material cost packages that are statistically correct and can be supported through historical, empirical data or estimating theory
- Generated reliable cost estimates that accurately reflect the cost and customer requirements
- Organized data and estimates from various functional areas into cohesive, auditable and consistent cost packages
- Analyzed material estimates to ensure cohesiveness and consistency with the Proposal Action Plan or Requests for Estimate and compiles data into cost packages
- Prepared cost summaries outlining and summarizing material estimates contained in contract proposals
- Prepared and analyses material pricing data to support audit requests and negotiation activities (sweeps, repricing, should costing)
- Interfaced with suppliers and Company personnel and customer representative to support material proposal audits and contract negotiations
- Monitored proposal activities to assure customer/management expectation are met
- Developed material cost histories and estimates to support proposal packages, audits, and negotiations
- Ensured that material cost proposals and special studies are prepared in compliance with regulations and PSG Policy and Procedure
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Developed and managed budgets for purchasing and projected purchasing needs.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Developed and maintained data warehouses and data marts to support business operations.
- Developed complex dashboard and reporting tools to track business performance metrics.
HR Generalist
Kaiser Permanente
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Answers telephone, takes inquiries or messages using good telephone technique
- Received referrals and inquiries on the programs of this company
- Interviewed, screens, and tests all applicants
- Scheduled and coordinates day to day activities of caregivers
- Assisted with recruiting, associate hiring, orientations, in-services, disciplinary actions, etc
- Performed payroll duties including verifying time sheets, updating telephony records, and computer input for payroll processing
- Maintained documentation of associate work record in Clearcare and ensures current and complete personnel records for all homecare associates
- Communicated continually with associates and clients to evaluate service
- Responded promptly and courteously to all clients' calls
- Performed on-call coordinator duties as needed
- Served as liaison between associates and Operations Manager
- Assisted with sales, marketing, and public relations efforts
Buyer
Regus
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Followed corporate and divisional procurement guidelines and policies
- Extrapolated the business/operational requirements from internal parties and interprets into a value engineered solution/strategy that fulfills these requirements with minimal oversight from Sr Buyer
- Partnered with business, understands SOW requirements, and develops and drives Procurement timelines meeting all applicable deadlines
- Prepared and manages RFI/RFQ/RFP with minimal input from Sr Buyer
- Simultaneously managed multiple projects and ensures deliverables
- Conferred with suppliers to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
- Evaluated supplier quotes against market rates to determine most desirable suppliers
- Negotiated commercial and legal terms in partnership with Legal/Business to facilitate contracts with suppliers
- Consistently communicated with outside suppliers and internal parties
- Prepared comprehensive financial cost analysis
- Provided synopsis to senior management and provides constant updates on their progress
- Recommended the best course of action with facts and extensive research and analysis
- Prepared and approves purchase orders through corporate systems
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy by matching to Purchase Orders
- Tracked performance through company procurement and inventory systems; reviews regularly with manager
- Ensured supplier compliance and supplier management
- Assisted in supplier disputes
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
Staff Accountant
Key Skilled Personnel
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Sourced candidates for sales and clinical roles
- Research companies, competitors and marketplace
- Assess candidates to ensure qualification match, culture fit and compatibility
- Develop and update job descriptions and job postings
- Conduct reference checks on candidates
- Coordinated and/or attend recruitment events and career fairs
- Ran a group of 6 people
- Coordinating/making schedules for employees
- Doing check ins for current employees at client facilities
- Followed client specific hiring requirements (drug screening, background checks, skills' testing, etc.)
- Audited new hire paperwork
- Conducted weekly payroll processing
- Handled employee relations and counsel temporary associates, when needed
- Tracked attendance and occurrences of the temporary staff
- Managed Onsite unemployment claims & workers' compensation claims/issues
- Conduct investigations, as needed
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures
- Conducted weekly safety inspections of clients' environments
- Managed and enforce all safety policies and procedures of corporate and client
- Managed all associates performance related information
- Established a good working relationship with multiple contacts within client to include HR, Production and facilities
- Ability to manage any/all internal employees that may be placed onsite as needed
- Completed any additional duties/projects as assigned
Accounting Clerk
Key Skilled Personnel
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Payroll for 300 employees
- Completed I-9 tax forms, Health care/Benefits
- Data entry(Using quick-books bookkeeping for payroll)
- Acted as a liaison between clients to receive employee time cards
- Distributed paychecks and direct deposits
Education
Bachelor's - Business
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
05.2022
Bachelor's - Accounting
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
05.2022
Skills
- Procurement planning
- Cost analysis
- Presentation
- Procurement procedures
- Contract negotiation
- Supplier sourcing
- Stakeholder management
- Document review
- Microsoft office
- Contract analysis
- Compliance enforcement
Certification
- CMCA, 01/01/21, Present
- CPHQ
- Certified Purchasing Manager
- CPA
Timeline
Buyer II
County of Riverside
01.2023 - Current
Buyer/Contract Specialist
Hubbell
03.2022 - 10.2023
Buyer
Frito-Lay
01.2021 - 01.2022
HR Generalist
Kaiser Permanente
11.2020 - 03.2021
Buyer
Regus
01.2019 - 10.2020
Staff Accountant
Key Skilled Personnel
06.2018 - 01.2019
Accounting Clerk
Key Skilled Personnel
08.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor's - Accounting
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
Bachelor's - Business
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
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