Dynamic purchasing professional with a strong background in vendor relationships and team leadership. Skilled in process optimization and effective communication, dedicated to enhancing procurement efficiency and achieving budget goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchaser
Fitzgibbon Hospital
Marshall
05.2022 - Current
Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of medical supplies.
Maintained accurate inventory records for efficient stock management.
Collaborated with clinical staff to assess supply needs and specifications.
Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to optimize budget utilization.
Implemented cost-saving strategies without compromising quality standards.
Prepared purchase orders according to specified requirements.
Maintained relationships with existing suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
Followed up on all open purchase orders with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of items.
Tracked shipments to ensure delivery on time and in excellent condition.
Verified receipt of items by comparing items ordered to items received.
Assisted Accounts Payable team during invoice processing by providing necessary information about purchase orders.
Investigated discrepancies between invoices received from suppliers and actual delivered goods.
Performed periodic reviews of inventory levels in order to determine reorder points.
Verified warehouse received accurate and timely inventory by regularly consulting database.
Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the purchasing department.
Coordinated with finance and accounting to ensure timely payments to suppliers.
Managed inventory levels to meet production needs while minimizing excess stock.
Managed the procurement process from requisition to delivery.
Resolved disputes and claims with vendors and suppliers.
General Manager
Cleeks Home Furnashing
Boonville
11.2020 - 04.2022
Oversaw daily operations and ensured adherence to company standards.
Managed staff schedules and delegated tasks effectively among team members.
Developed training programs for new employees to enhance service quality.
Coordinated inventory management and maintained optimal stock levels.
Led weekly meetings to discuss team performance and operational challenges.
Streamlined processes to enhance efficiency in product displays and merchandising.
Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Leadman
Coreslab Structures
Marshall
02.2006 - 10.2020
Supervised daily operations and workflow within concrete production environment.
Coordinated crew activities to ensure timely completion of projects.
Trained new team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
Provided technical guidance to crew members when needed.
Managed a team of 8 workers to complete tasks in an efficient manner.
Interpreted blueprints and job orders to workers and assigned duties.
Verified material and supply accuracy to incorporate change orders when necessary.
Assigned tasks to crew members based on their skill level and experience.
Assisted foreman and project manager to execute job layout plan.
Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.