Deanna Linn
Celina
Summary
Purchasing Executive with a proven track record of success, delivering substantial cost savings through expertise in sourcing, budgeting, and expertly managing manufacturing operations. Spearheaded the development of purchasing programs, fixed-price contracts, and vendor sourcing plans to expand the supplier base and reduce procurement costs across the board. A team player who goes above and beyond to do whatever is best for the organization. Seasoned Purchasing Agent offering a strong background in supply chain, procurement processes, and inventory control. Strong ability to negotiate with suppliers, and maintain long-term relationships for business growth.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer/Planner
Portland Forge
Portland
01.2023 - Current
- Assess supplier performance based on quality, cost, and delivery metrics, and addressed any issues.
- Manage inventory control systems to track stock levels, deliveries and related information.
- Track and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
- Organize inventory for multiple locations.
- Monitor inventory levels and placed orders to replenish stock while minimizing excess.
- Work with accounting and vendors to minimize and clear up invoice discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
- Negotiate product prices, discounts and shipping incentives with vendors.
- Evaluate vendor proposals based on price competitiveness, quality standards, service level agreements and reliability.
- Participate in negotiations with vendors concerning prices, delivery schedules, warranties and other contractual issues.
- Request pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.
- Develope and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable supply chains.
- Review work order demand from MRP to support company requirements.
- Sourced new vendors and suppliers to boost product offerings and increase profit margins.
- Manage the procurement process from requisition to receipt, ensuring compliance with company policies.
Purchasing/Scheduling
Omni Manufacturing
St. Marys
01.2013 - 01.2023
- All facets of purchasing/scheduling to include: scheduling, customer service, inside sales, order taking, negotiating with vendors, data entry, placing the orders, inventory control, receiving and inspection of incoming goods, shipping to customer and following up with the invoices
- Communicated regularly with internal departments regarding purchasing needs.
- Monitored stock levels and identified purchasing needs.
Purchasing Manager
Personal Touch Specialties & Gifts
Decatur
07.2010 - 01.2013
Purchasing and General Office
Health Care Products, Inc.
Coldwater
11.2009 - 04.2010
Purchasing Supervisor
Kennedy Manufacturing
Van Wert
08.2007 - 05.2009
Purchasing
Eighth Floor Promotions
Celina
04.2004 - 08.2007
Purchasing
FCC (Indiana) LLC
Portland
01.1996 - 01.2004
Education
Associate of Science - Business and Administration
Wright State University Lake Campus
Celina, OH01.2002
Skills
- Supplier assessment
- Inventory management
- Procurement processes
- Vendor negotiations
- Data analysis
- Cost reduction
- Supply chain management
- Relationship building
- Order processing
- Invoice reconciliation
- Vendor coordination
- Inventory monitoring
- Multi-tasking strength
- Customer service
- Supplier sourcing
- Purchasing expertise
- Database maintenance
- Pricing analysis
- Delivery management
- Negotiation
- Materials sourcing
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- Have been successful at discovering cost savings within the organization. With over 1 million dollars savings within a single company.
- Able to source, negotiate, purchase, receive and invoice all aspects of raw materials and MRO supplies within a company.
- Implemented and maintained a parts cage area for better inventory control.
Other Qualifications - Computer Experience
- Excel
- Outlook
- Word
- Power Point
- Quick Books
- Mapics Operating System
- M2M
- Transcribing
Timeline
Buyer/Planner
Portland Forge
01.2023 - Current
Purchasing/Scheduling
Omni Manufacturing
01.2013 - 01.2023
Purchasing Manager
Personal Touch Specialties & Gifts
07.2010 - 01.2013
Purchasing and General Office
Health Care Products, Inc.
11.2009 - 04.2010
Purchasing Supervisor
Kennedy Manufacturing
08.2007 - 05.2009
Purchasing
Eighth Floor Promotions
04.2004 - 08.2007
Purchasing
FCC (Indiana) LLC
01.1996 - 01.2004
Associate of Science - Business and Administration
Wright State University Lake Campus
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