Crystal Pendleton
Headland,AL
Summary
Communicative purchasing agent with several-year background in procurement, evaluating material quality and securing services of suppliers and manufacturers. Consistently maintains accurate sales and purchasing reports for forecasting and cost tracking. Energetic and hardworking individual with high attention to detail and purchasing budget drafting capabilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Assistant
Townsend Building Supply
Dothan, AL
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed the procurement process for a wide range of materials, equipment, and services to meet company needs for 6 Store locations
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods while negotiating favorable terms and pricing
- Implemented cost-saving strategies by identifying opportunities for bulk purchasing, vendor consolidation, and contract negotiations
- Created purchase orders based on inventory levels, demand forecasts, and production schedules to maintain optimal stock levels
- Coordinated with accounts payable department to reconcile invoices against purchase orders ensuring accuracy in billing processes
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers ensuring favorable terms that aligned with company objectives while minimizing risk exposure
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers through regular communication, site visits, and participation in industry conferences or trade shows.
Inside Sales Coordinator
APEC (ALL-SOUTH PRE-ENGINEERING COMPONENTS)
Dothan, AL
04.2016 - 09.2023
- Processed large quantities of Purchase orders for a $33.7 Million Dollar customer in which I solely maintained for 8 years with Apec
- Manage pricing for the largest customer to the smallest customer
- Coordinate shipping deliveries all over the United States to assist in the best experience for each customer
- Assist with locating the best pricing and quality for buyout items
- Purchase several different kinds of material from several vendors (heavy gauge metal material, structural material, insulation, consumables (roofing screws, bolts and many other accessories)
- Work closely with production in the Mill to ensure great quality material
- Provided customer service to walk-in customers and assisted with procurement of the materials they were looking to purchase.
Purchasing Agent
COMMERCIAL JET SERVICES
Dothan, AL
10.2014 - 04.2016
- Purchased parts for B737-300/400/500 series along with Airbus A320
- Purchased consumables (Bolts, screws, connectors, wires, solvent and sealants etc.)
- Procure exchanges, outright purchases, sent out for overhaul
- Solve any/all invoice discrepancies such as shortages and overages
- Code and Post invoicing for Fed-ex and UPS shipments
- Daily material meetings with Project managers to discuss critical and AOG items
- Source various Vendors and competitive pricing.
Purchasing Agent, Customer Service, Accounts Payable
U.S. BUSINESS PRODUCTS
Dothan, AL
12.2012 - 04.2014
- Purchased office and cleaning products from several top vendors
- Printed and managed delivery tickets for all delivery routes
- Answered customer and vendor calls
- Procured orders for customers
- Managed invoices
- Entered payables
- Collected payments in the form of cash, check, and credit card.
Education
COSMETOLOGY & BASICS -
WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2011
GED -
WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2010
Skills
- Customer service
- Job Management
- Data entry
- Purchasing
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Cash Handling
- Microsoft Word
- Order Picking
- Supply inventory measuring
- Vendor Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Procurement
- Cost Reduction
- Product procurement
Timeline
Purchasing Assistant
Townsend Building Supply
11.2023 - 09.2024
Inside Sales Coordinator
APEC (ALL-SOUTH PRE-ENGINEERING COMPONENTS)
04.2016 - 09.2023
Purchasing Agent
COMMERCIAL JET SERVICES
10.2014 - 04.2016
Purchasing Agent, Customer Service, Accounts Payable
U.S. BUSINESS PRODUCTS
12.2012 - 04.2014
COSMETOLOGY & BASICS -
WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GED -
WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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