Blanca Hawkins
Zillah,WA
Summary
Experienced Senior Purchasing Agent with a track record of driving cost savings, supplier performance and supply chain stability. Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, Successful at managing multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Purchasing Agent
Silgan Containers
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Facilitated smooth operations through accurate tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through collaboration, professional development, and open communication among team members.
- Analyzed and reported on inventory levels to determine purchasing requirements.
- Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
- Identified and resolved supply chain issues to mitigate delays and production disruptions.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Reduced order processing errors by implementing standardized procedures for purchase order creation and management.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and proactive problemsolving.
- Streamlined purchasing processes for increased efficiency and reduced operational costs.
- Increased profitability by analyzing spend data and identifying opportunities for cost reduction.
- Managed and updated supplier database, improving data accuracy and accessibility.
- Established long-term supply agreements with key vendors to secure stable pricing and reliable product availability.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials through effective planning and coordination with suppliers.
- Organized all company parties, ( retirements, product launches & employee lunches).
Senior Shipper
Stadelman Fruit
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Developed strong relationships with carriers, securing preferential rates and priority service for critical shipments.
- Improved load planning accuracy by conducting thorough pre-shipment inspections and weight verifications.
- Trained junior shippers on company procedures, enhancing overall team productivity and performance levels.
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting if necessary and communicating variances to customers.
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Completed mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolving invoicing and shipping problems.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped product.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Requested new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Toppenish High School
Toppenish, WA06.1998
Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Global Procurement
- Materials Planning
- Product Sourcing
- Inventory Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Clear Communication
- Vendor evaluation
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Record Management
Languages
spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Purchasing Agent
Silgan Containers
01.2022 - 08.2024
Senior Shipper
Stadelman Fruit
06.2019 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Toppenish High School
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