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Candaca Burns

Candaca Burns

Edgewater,MD

Summary

Procurement professional with 9+ years of experience in sourcing, vendor management, and operational support. Skilled in managing procurement workflows, timelines, and supplier relationships to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery across multiple locations. Known for strong communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail, with experience supporting commercial construction projects and coordinating materials and resources to meet project goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

PERI Formwork Systems, Inc.
01.2024 - 08.2025
  • Supported commercial construction projects by sourcing steel, lumber, and other materials, ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery aligned with project schedules.
  • Coordinated procurement activities across seven U.S. locations to meet operational and client needs.
  • Created and managed project-related purchase orders, including annual blanket POs, to maintain consistent material flow and strengthen long-term vendor relationships.
  • Monitored procurement communications and tracked order progress to support milestone reporting, risk identification, and budget adherence.
  • Strengthened relationships with existing suppliers and onboarded new vendors to optimize sourcing strategies and streamline project operations.
  • Utilized ERP systems (PSD) and MS Teams/Planner to manage procurement schedules, monitor order status, and align stakeholders on project requirements.

BUYER

Airboss Defense Group
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Reviewed purchasing reports and communications to prioritize inventory, late orders, and urgent procurement needs.
  • Purchased goods for Production of Shelters and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) for Jessup location.
  • Strategic Sourcing of domestic and international raw materials using data security measures.
  • Requested Quotes, placed Purchase Orders within lead time requirements to meet production and customer need by dates, followed up on orders for timely delivery, late deliveries and provided updates to necessary internal customers as well as updated ERP System.
  • Worked closely with Materials Planner, Engineering and Receiving for material needs, discrepancies, NCR's (Non-Conformance Report) and ECR's (Engineering Change Request).
  • Attended Sales and Engineering Project Start-up Meetings and provide BOM (Bill of Material) information as required and update ERP System.
  • Maintained, nurtured, and built existing and new Supplier business relationships for production and maintenance needs.

PURCHASING ASSOCIATE

Federal Resources
03.2018 - 02.2022
  • Generated purchasing reports and prioritized workload.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers and internal departments.
  • Followed up with suppliers to determine delivery dates, project schedules and impending issues, effectively communicating to ensure customer expectations and minimize organizational impact, updating ERP (Epicor) System.
  • Interfaced with appropriate colleagues to ensure purchase order closure.
  • Create purchase orders as required.

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Compass Languages
05.2016 - 01.2018
  • Received customer requests, managed reoccurring assignments, and organized workflow to meet specifications and deadlines.
  • Contacted and negotiated rated with appropriate interpreters.
  • Maintained all project information in Compass databases (Salesforce, QuickBooks, Office 365).
  • Ensured efficient collaboration between relevant departments.

ORDER FULFILLMENT ASSOCIATE

HD Supply
09.2012 - 08.2015
  • Compiled builder/customer flooring selections, spreadsheets, and floor plans for each scheduled installation.
  • Calculated material totals for ordering and billing, proof for accuracy prior to submitting to the purchasing department.
  • Prepared floor plans for project manager.
  • Completed monthly reports from Sales and Management.

Education

Business Management/Supply Chain Management

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD

Skills

  • Supplier / Vendor Relationship Management
  • Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
  • ERP Systems (PSD, Epicor)
  • MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Planner)
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving & Issue Resolution
  • Procurement Workflow & Timeline Management

Certification

  • LinkedIn | Certificate Careers in Supply Chain and Operations, 2024-02
  • LinkedIn | Certificate Communicating With Confidence, 2024-02
  • LinkedIn | Certificate Job Skills: Supply Chain and Operations, 2024-02

Timeline

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

PERI Formwork Systems, Inc.
01.2024 - 08.2025

BUYER

Airboss Defense Group
03.2022 - 07.2023

PURCHASING ASSOCIATE

Federal Resources
03.2018 - 02.2022

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Compass Languages
05.2016 - 01.2018

ORDER FULFILLMENT ASSOCIATE

HD Supply
09.2012 - 08.2015

Business Management/Supply Chain Management

Anne Arundel Community College

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