Beverly McFarland
Cypress,TX
Summary
Talented Senior Buyer with a strong background in making cost-effective purchasing decisions and implementing the procurement process. Ready to work for a growth-oriented organization of this kind, that offers a variety of job responsibilities. Accomplished in conducting exhaustive research on potential suppliers, analyzing bid information and making purchases based on pricing and value. to keep strong relationships and building a network of top suppliers.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Officer/AP Lead
Valqua NGC, Inc.
Houston, TX
09.2022 - Current
- Developed and monitored purchasing strategies to ensure cost-effective purchases.
- Negotiated with vendors to obtain competitive prices while maintaining high standards of quality and service.
- Maintained accurate records of purchase orders, invoices, contracts, and other documents related to purchasing activities.
- Reviewed inventory levels regularly and placed orders accordingly to ensure stock levels were maintained at all times.
- Provided training on procurement policies and procedures for new staff members.
- Performed regular audits of inventories in order to ensure accuracy of records.
- Resolved any issues related to purchased items such as incorrect quantities or late deliveries.
- Identified areas where process improvements could be made within the purchasing department.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to company and customers.
- Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options.
- Monitored accounts payable aging report to ensure timely payment of vendor invoices.
- Researched discrepancies in invoice payments, credits, and debits.
- Provided guidance and support to Accounts Payable staff with day-to-day operations.
- Developed weekly reports for management on Accounts Payable activities.
- Determined recurring business needs and maintained necessary inventory levels.
- Prepared journal entries related to Accounts Payable transactions.
On Furlough Due To COVID-19
Pandemic Covid-19 Virus
Houston, TX
03.2021 - 04.2022
Accounts Payable/ Buyer
Yellow Rose Steel Fabricator
Houston, TX
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.
- Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Worked closely with department personnel to produce accurate and timely bills.
- Worked with purchasing group to resolve purchase order matching issues.
- Analyzed invoices and reports to charge expenses to correct cost center.
- Negotiated payment terms and discounts with vendors, proposing options for payment methods..
- Managed files and payroll for over nine to twelve hourly employees, weekly.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.
- Issued sixty-five or so payments to vendors and suppliers on bi-weekly basis.
Senior Buyer
TRIYARDS HOUSTON LLC
Houston, Texas
03.2012 - 04.2019
- To purchase carbon, stainless steel, and other alloy type of raw materials.
- I also sourced structural materials, and hydraulic fittings: specialty flanges, valves, and all types of pipe fittings to build offshore large cranes.
- I worked with vendors daily all over the country and worldwide.
- Communicated daily with China, Singapore, Vietnam and other European suppliers.
- This company has two other locations in which I source materials for them on a weekly basis as well; Singapore and Vietnam.
- I processed purchase orders daily, and sourced for new suppliers weekly.
- Also managed my dedicated vendor's accounts as well.
- Helped to set-up exporting materials across seas to our other two locations.
- I assisted other buyers in purchasing materials that I would normally buy, along with our junior buyers when needed.
- Most of the time, I took a leadership role in this purchasing department.
- Targeted most compatible suppliers through careful research.
- Accurately outlined terms, conditions, delivery deadlines and pricing in purchase orders.
- Saved around 35% annually by shrewdly negotiating supplier pricing.
Senior Buyer
PIPING TECHNOLOGY & PRODUCTS INC
Houston, Texas
07.2002 - 03.2012
- To purchase materials for heavy production of daily sales orders due to manufacturing and fabrication.
- Buying and sourcing done for all lines of materials; Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel Plate, Sheet, Pipe, Rubber and Metal Expansion Joints, Polymer, Foam and all types of Pipe Fittings, and Valves.
- Also, bought all lines of materials to be fabricated in shop and purchased buy-out units (turnkey).
- Read all drawings during the combining of all building of materials, emails, and other prints for preparing requisitions.
- Making sure all information (dimensions, certifications and shop notes, etc.) are correct.
- To calculate bids for given deadlines; helping the sales department to meet their due dates.
- Run report on a daily bases.
- Do researches online, for new supplies and different types of materials daily.
- Took on a leadership role when business expanded and the company brought on new hirers.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Houston Community College
Houston, TX.Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
University of Houston
Houston, TXSkills
- Procurement / Purchasing
- Negotiations with Suppliers
- Sage, Dynamics 365
- Microsoft Word, Excel
- Quick Books, Epicor
- Logistic Experience: domestic and overseas
- Inventory Control
- Computer Hardware / Software
- Accounts Payable / Receivables
- Administrative assistant
- Reading Dimensions (drawings)
- Sales
- Leadership Role
Additional Information
- COVID-19 Reason for Gaps in Employment after being employed with Yellow Rose Steel Fabricator and also there were several break-outs while working for Unifi (a contract service for the Bush Airport).
Interests
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS: Work with the community outreach organization for young children in need of positive role models. Volunteer at different nursing homes for the elderly several times through-out the year. Also, work in my local church helping with several activities from the young to the elderly, and work with the hospitalized visiting team.
Timeline
Purchasing Officer/AP Lead
Valqua NGC, Inc.
09.2022 - Current
On Furlough Due To COVID-19
Pandemic Covid-19 Virus
03.2021 - 04.2022
Accounts Payable/ Buyer
Yellow Rose Steel Fabricator
05.2019 - 03.2021
Senior Buyer
TRIYARDS HOUSTON LLC
03.2012 - 04.2019
Senior Buyer
PIPING TECHNOLOGY & PRODUCTS INC
07.2002 - 03.2012
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Houston Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
University of Houston
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