Christine Rhoades-Hosch

Managed vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with service level agreements and quality standards.

• Led cross-functional teams in sourcing initiatives, enhancing collaboration between departments.
• Mentored junior staff on best practices in procurement and supplier relationship management.
• Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
• Managed a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
• Developed and maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for accurate tracking and reporting purposes.
• Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
• Mentored junior procurement team members, sharing expertise and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve best pricing and terms.
• Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
• Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for long-term supply agreements, securing stable pricing and reliable product availability.
• Ensured compliance with company policies and industry regulations during the procurement process to minimize risks.
• Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
• Maintained documentation for all purchases.
• Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
• Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
• Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.
• Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
• Led cross-functional teams in supplier selection and performance evaluation processes.
• Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
• Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Conducted thorough supplier evaluations, selecting vendors based on quality, price, reliability, and commitment to sustainability initiatives.
• Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
• Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
• Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
• Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
• Trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.