Clarissa Milam
Gainesville,TX
Summary
Accomplished Purchasing Specialist III from Hulcher Services Inc, adept in strategic sourcing and vendor relationship management. Excelled in reducing operational costs and enhancing procurement efficiency. Known for exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to foster effective working relationships. Demonstrated proficiency in data organization, ensuring accuracy and timely decision-making.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Specialist III
Hulcher Services Inc
07.2005 - Current
- Verified & facilitated the approvals of purchase requisitions, created purchase orders from those requisitions, and audited the incoming invoices for payment.
- Verified and confirmed all project purchases were billable to a customer, issued purchase orders from those requests, and audited the incoming invoices for payment.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- 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.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce operational costs.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing/emailing, and filing documents.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding vendors/subcontractors and company.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Assisted with onboarding new employees, both at the branch level and in the corporate office
- Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
- Tracked important information in Excel spreadsheets and ran reports or generated graphs using data.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Assisted in testing & implementation of department software, both in-house built programs and off-the-shelf software.
- Assisted in the creation of and maintained the day-to-day operating of the subcontractor prequalification program
- Created all new vendors for the Accounts Payable group in the company accounting software
- Compiled and disseminated the monthly accrual to the Accounting department.
Receptionist
Emily Adams CPA
02.2004 - 07.2005
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
- Assisted with yearly tax return creation
Administrative Assistant
Adams Concrete
09.1999 - 01.2004
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Quickbooks.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
- Submitted reports on payroll activities.
- Managed financial operations, payroll and accounting processes.
- Administered payroll and maintained employee records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Holliday High School
Holliday, TX05.1995
Skills
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Procurement
- Negotiation
- Accounts Payable
- New Vendor Setup
- Contract Negotiation
- Accounts Receivable
- Inventory Management
- Data organization
- Price Analysis
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist III
Hulcher Services Inc
07.2005 - Current
Receptionist
Emily Adams CPA
02.2004 - 07.2005
Administrative Assistant
Adams Concrete
09.1999 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
Holliday High School
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