Dawn Anderson
Purchasing
Arlington ,WA
Summary
Well-qualified Sourcing Specialist with 24-year record of Electronic performance. Expert in vendor relations, contract negotiation, and price structuring. Works with management to improve item quality and sourcing procedures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
MidNite Solar
Arlington, WA
07.2011 - 08.2023
- Resolved vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.
- Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Computed and created purchase orders in Sage to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
Purchaser
Xantrex
Arlington, WA
04.1996 - 08.2008
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Computed and created purchase orders in Avante to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Maintained and reviewed computerized records of items purchased and costs associated with purchases.
- Researched suppliers based on availability, quality, selection, and price.
- Checked items received against items ordered by verifying receipts.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
Skills
Budgeting
Procurement
Pricing structures
Vendor relations
Purchasing
Multitasking Abilities
MS Office
Organization and Time Management
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist
MidNite Solar
07.2011 - 08.2023
Purchaser
Xantrex
04.1996 - 08.2008