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Chelsea Gaul

Geneva,IL

Summary

Procurement professional with 3+ years of experience supporting manufacturing and construction operations through purchasing, vendor coordination, and logistics planning. Demonstrated success in reducing freight costs through LTL scheduling and shipment optimization. Known for identifying cost saving opportunities and improving supply flow through proactive vendor and logistics coordination.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchaser

ATSCo
Elgin, IL
02.2024 - Current

Manage purchasing of materials from project kickoff through completion, creating and issuing purchase orders while ensuring accuracy of quantities, specifications, and delivery requirements

  • Executed creation and maintenance of purchase orders, ensuring precision in quantities, specifications, and delivery requirements.
  • Analyzed project documentation, quotes, and material requirements to identify missing components prior to order placement.
  • Assessed vendor performance based on cost, lead time, quality, and availability metrics.
  • Facilitated collaboration with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams to ensure material availability and address discrepancies.
  • Oversaw scheduling and management of freight and vendor logistics to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Identified cost-saving opportunities by implementing alternative sourcing strategies, consolidating shipments, and negotiating with vendors.
  • Facilitated procurement of construction and refrigeration equipment, ensuring adherence to specifications and project compatibility.

Purchaser/Buyer

Argentum Medical
Geneva, IL
10.2022 - 01.2024
  • Generate and manage purchase orders to support manufacturing production requirements
  • Monitor and control inventory levels to maintain optimal stock while minimizing shortages
  • Prepare weekly raw materials inventory and usage reports, including months on hand analysis
  • Coordinate shipment scheduling and tracking to ensure timely delivery of materials
  • Maintain strong vendor relationships to support pricing, lead times, and supplier performance
  • Analyze sales forecasts to support demand planning and procurement decisions

Customer Service Representative

Argentum Medical
Geneva, IL
06.2020 - 10.2022
  • Enter sales order into ERP system
  • Assist with shipping and receiving
  • Responsible for all RMA's
  • Provide information on product, back orders and pricing
  • Accommodate with marketing and finance requests
  • Assist in shipping and receiving

Patient Access Specialist

Northwestern Medicine
Warrenville, IL
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Answer over 100 calls per day
  • Documented patient's demographics and insurance data
  • Responsible for verifying insurance and co-pays
  • Scheduled patient's appointments
  • Directed messages and requests from patients to appropriate staff member

Education

Associate of Science - Science

Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL
05.2015

Skills

  • Sourcing
  • Procurement
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Supply chain support
  • Cost optimization
  • Vendor management

Personal Information

  • Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
  • Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Timeline

Purchaser

ATSCo
02.2024 - Current

Purchaser/Buyer

Argentum Medical
10.2022 - 01.2024

Customer Service Representative

Argentum Medical
06.2020 - 10.2022

Patient Access Specialist

Northwestern Medicine
02.2019 - 01.2020

Associate of Science - Science

Waubonsee Community College
Chelsea Gaul