BARBARA EBLING
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Dedicated procurement professional with expertise in cost-effective material management and vendor negotiations. Proven track record of optimizing purchasing strategies to achieve significant savings. Maintains strong supplier relationships to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and enhance overall procurement processes.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Administrator
Christian Care Ministry
(Remote/Hybrid) Melbourne , FL
08.2022 - 10.2025
- Prepared and reviewed purchase orders and agreements through the appropriate approval and authorization processes and systems.
- Maintained liaison with the suppliers to interpret contractual obligations and to resolve problems.
- Coordinated requests for proposals, requests for information, and requests for quotes, as required.
- Processed Expense Reports for credit card holders, ensuring that policy was followed.
Purchasing Manager
Calvary Chapel Of Melbourne/Calvary Academy
Melbourne, FL
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Strategized and implemented methods for keeping material costs low and saving on the related delivery charges.
- Processed the purchase orders and supply requisitions submitted by department personnel.
- Negotiated contracts and delivery schedules with suppliers.
- Implemented cost-reduction strategies and savings plans to reduce corporate expenditures.
Sr Administrative Assistant for (Video) Production
Calvary Chapel of Melbourne
Melbourne, FL
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Provided assistance to the Video Production HD Upgrade Project for three campuses including bids, budgeting, inventory and scheduling.
Marketing Specialist
Interactive Legal
Melbourne, FL
06.2009 - 11.2014
- Organized promotional events to highlight company product and service offerings.
- Led the project and successfully launched the company website.
Account Manager
Cramer-Krasselt
Melbourne, FL
05.2006 - 03.2009
- Managed a lucrative national yellow page account by securing steady account growth.
Administrative Assistant
Human Services Associates, Inc.
Melbourne, FL
02.2002 - 05.2006
- Advocated specialized services and benefits for children within the Florida KidCare Program.
Meeting Planner/Job Flow Coordinator
American Bankers Insurance Group
Miami, FL
01.1988 - 01.1993
- Planned Annual International Conventions encompassing travel, meals and entertainment for more than 1000 attendees. Coordinated Print Jobs for the Marketing Department.
Education
Business Administration -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL01-1985
Skills
- Performance optimization
- Team Collaboration
- Microsoft 365 Suite
- ERP platforms: NetSuite, SAP Concur
- Contract management: Cobblestone, Bloomberg Contract Solutions
Timeline
Procurement Administrator
Christian Care Ministry
08.2022 - 10.2025
Purchasing Manager
Calvary Chapel Of Melbourne/Calvary Academy
01.2018 - 08.2022
Sr Administrative Assistant for (Video) Production
Calvary Chapel of Melbourne
06.2015 - 01.2018
Marketing Specialist
Interactive Legal
06.2009 - 11.2014
Account Manager
Cramer-Krasselt
05.2006 - 03.2009
Administrative Assistant
Human Services Associates, Inc.
02.2002 - 05.2006
Meeting Planner/Job Flow Coordinator
American Bankers Insurance Group
01.1988 - 01.1993
Business Administration -
Miami Dade College