Danielle Sparrow
Church Hill,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented Procurement Specialist with proven skills in supplier sourcing and purchase order management. Committed to streamlining procurement processes and enhancing vendor relationships.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Johnson Service Group Inc.
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted in sourcing suppliers and obtaining competitive quotes for materials.
- Managed purchase orders and ensured timely processing in procurement system.
- Communicated effectively with internal stakeholders regarding procurement needs.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to understand their product requirements and ensure timely fulfillment of orders.
- Tracked orders and confirmed system lead times, delivery dates and costs.
- Reviewed requisition orders, verifying terminology and specifications for accuracy.
- Purchased quality merchandise at lowest price and correct amounts.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
Purchasing Manager
Johnson Service Group Inc.
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline purchasing processes and workflows.
- Reviewed purchase orders and ensured accuracy of information, such as pricing, payment terms and delivery dates.
- Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Identified potential areas of cost savings through supplier consolidation or alternative sourcing methods.
- Assisted in resolving disputes with suppliers regarding defective merchandise or late deliveries.
- Conducted market research to determine appropriate pricing.
- Implemented quality control procedures to ensure received products met required standards.
- Organized and prioritized projects.
Service Coordinator
The Lilly Company
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Coordinated service requests between clients and technical teams.
- Facilitated communication regarding project timelines and updates.
- Scheduled appointments and managed service calendars efficiently.
- Assisted in resolving client inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of service interactions and resolutions.
- Coordinated service schedules and appointments with clients.
- Handled incoming calls and inquiries from customers regarding services offered.
- Monitored email and phone communication to provide prompt responses and solutions.
- Provided customer service to ensure client satisfaction.
- Followed up with technicians and managers to receive and communicate status updates.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided for each client.
- Worked closely with other departments within the company to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Confirmed completed or closed work order by reviewing notes and following up on pending items.
- Managed emergency service requests by communicating schedules and expediting parts shipments and repairs.
- Prepared monthly reports summarizing current service activities.
- Worked with technicians to complete paperwork within designated time.
- Obtained purchase order information to invoice work orders.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy prior to submission for payment processing.
- Obtained paperwork from the field and distributed to appropriate departments for processing.
- Developed and maintained relationships with service providers and vendors.
- Addressed and resolved client complaints and issues in a timely manner.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
Project Coordinator
Cooks Mechanical Service
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Coordinated project schedules and resources for mechanical service installations.
- Maintained communication with clients to ensure project requirements were met.
- Organized meetings to discuss project progress and address any concerns.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
- Monitored project timelines to ensure adherence to deadlines and milestones.
- Managed inventory of tools and materials needed for ongoing projects.
Human Resources Administrator
Johnson City Toyota
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Managed employee records and maintained accuracy in HR databases.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions for new hires to ensure smooth integration.
- Assisted in administering employee benefits programs and answering inquiries.
- Maintained compliance with labor laws and company policies during HR activities.
- Processed new hire paperwork and conducted onboarding orientations.
- Maintained employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of all documents.
- Supervised onboarding process for newly hired employees, including distribution of all paperwork.
- Managed all human resource documentation, including new hire letters, employee contracts and corporate policies and procedures.
- Developed job postings for open positions and managed applicant tracking system.
- Built and developed lasting relationships with employees, peers, upper management and outside vendors.
- Completed reports and employment forms.
- Regularly updated HR databases to reflect employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
Administrative Assistant
Allied Toyotalift
06.2006 - 02.2016
- Coordinated scheduling for meetings and appointments for team members.
- Managed incoming calls and directed them to appropriate departments.
- Maintained organized filing system for documents and client records.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations for management reviews.
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure project alignment.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Answered questions from customers regarding products and services offered by the company.
- Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
- Directed customer inquiries to appropriate department personnel.
- Updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
Education
Psychology
David Emanuel Academy
Stillmore, GA05-1999
Psychology
Augusta University
Augusta, Georgia, GASkills
- Supplier sourcing
- Purchase order management
- Market research
- Procurement strategies
- Quality assurance
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Knowledgeable in Coupa and Zeus
- Writing and verbal communication
- Order placement
- Purchase order creation
- Telephone and email etiquette
- Purchasing
- Data entry
- Project coordination
- Vendor sourcing
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Johnson Service Group Inc.
08.2025 - 11.2025
Purchasing Manager
Johnson Service Group Inc.
06.2023 - 02.2024
Service Coordinator
The Lilly Company
06.2018 - 01.2019
Project Coordinator
Cooks Mechanical Service
06.2017 - 06.2018
Human Resources Administrator
Johnson City Toyota
07.2016 - 06.2017
Administrative Assistant
Allied Toyotalift
06.2006 - 02.2016
Psychology
David Emanuel Academy
Psychology
Augusta University