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Deborah Dougherty

Deborah Dougherty

Procurement Professional
Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania ,Pennsylvania

Summary

Resourceful Purchasing professional who efficiently negotiates with vendors to process orders to meet supply and demand. Collaborates with Buyers and Supply Chain staff to address evolving marketplace needs. Functions under minimal supervision, but also excels in team environments to attain sales goals and fulfill customer requests.

Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Assistant

Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania - ISC
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Coordinated and distributed all purchase ordersfor (supply/service/capital) that come into the ISC, in accordance with hospital purchasing policies and procedures.
  • Communicates with ISC staff for updates on purchasing requests received in by the department.
  • Notified ISC staff of any incomplete requests.
  • Prepared and distributed requests for productbackorders/PO cancellations/billing issues to staff throughout the day.
  • Regularly met with ISC Manager, Director, MSP Supervisor and team members to receive work assignments, establish goals and review objectives.
  • Scheduled weekly meetings to receive professional development training, improve costumer service, resolve problems and share pertinent information
  • Accepted special assignments prepared by ISC Management as requested.

Procurement Agent

Pioneer Machine & Tool
Secane, Pennsylvania
05.2019 - 08.2021
  • Studied and evaluated government bids and made recommendations for awarding contracts.
  • Contacted vendors to obtain updated information regarding pricing, availability and
  • Monitored all purchase requisitions and handled adjustments with vendors.
  • Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
  • Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
  • Verified delivery of correct materials amounts to production pallets at right time.

Purchasing Agent

SDI, Inc.
Bristol, Pennsylvania
11.2016 - 05.2017
  • Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
  • Sourced and issued RFQ proposals to vendors that meet cost, quality and delivery requirements.
  • Processed MRO purchase orders for assigned clients. Investigated over shipments, shortages and late deliveries for resolution.
  • Coordinated with internal teams to correct billing and purchasing discrepancies.

Purchasing Assistant

Lucky Vitamin Inc.
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
06.2014 - 11.2016
  • Processed purchase orders for to vendors based o requisition demands.
  • Closely monitored communication with suppliers to ensure delivery of all products.
  • Guaranteed timely delivery of merchandise through consistent communication with distribution centers and vendors.

Buyer, Inventory Anayst

Krapf School Bus Company
West Chester, Pennsylvania
10.2014 - 11.2016
  • Entered mechanic work orders to update vehicle record history in fleet software.
  • Placed orders for non-stock items required for repairs of buses in the fleet.
  • Worked with suppliers to obtain specifications for part confirmation, pricing and availability.
  • Monitored and adjusted inventory levels to ensure availability of inventory.
  • Conducted monthly cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory.
  • Managed all corporate utility contracts for multiple fleet locations.

updates on all orders.

  • Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.

Education

Associate of Arts - Photography

The Art Institute of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
2022 - 2022

High School Diploma - General Studies

Wyncote Academy
Wyncote, Pennsylvania
06.2022 - 06.2022

Skills

  • Procurement Operations
  • Supplier Selection
  • Optimal Inventory Levels
  • Materials Movement
  • Inventory Control Processes
  • Departmental Support
  • Inquiry Requests
  • Procurement Negotiations
  • Project Requirements
  • Procuring Goods and Services
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Critical Thinking
  • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
  • Records Filing
  • Purchasing for Manufacturing
  • Process Improvement Initiatives
  • Materials Purchasing
  • Supplier Contracts Management
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Waste Elimination
  • Supplier Quotes

Quote

Integrity is the most valuble and respected quality of leadership. Always keep your word.
-Brian Tracey

Timeline

Associate of Arts - Photography

The Art Institute of Philadelphia
2022 - 2022

High School Diploma - General Studies

Wyncote Academy
06.2022 - 06.2022

Procurement Assistant

Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania - ISC
10.2021 - 03.2022

Procurement Agent

Pioneer Machine & Tool
05.2019 - 08.2021

Purchasing Agent

SDI, Inc.
11.2016 - 05.2017

Buyer, Inventory Anayst

Krapf School Bus Company
10.2014 - 11.2016

Purchasing Assistant

Lucky Vitamin Inc.
06.2014 - 11.2016

Work Availability

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