Debra Companion
Hiper-Global
Danville
46
years of professional experience
Senior purchasing professional with 25+ years of experience in supplier relationship management, negotiation, and supply chain optimization. Skilled in procurement software, vendor evaluation, and demand forecasting to improve purchasing accuracy and reduce supply risk.
Work History
Senior Purchasing Agent
8 Years 10 Months- Negotiated supplier terms to improve pricing, lead times, and contract compliance.
- Led purchase order creation, tracking, and issue resolution across procurement workflows.
- Coordinated vendor communication to resolve shortages, delays, and shipment discrepancies.
- Reviewed inventory requirements to align purchasing decisions with production needs.
- Evaluated supplier performance to support sourcing decisions and reduce supply risk.
- Monitored ERP records to maintain purchase data integrity and order visibility.
- Streamlined procurement procedures to improve accuracy in requisitions and approvals.
- Collaborated with internal teams to forecast demand and prevent stockouts.
- Developed and maintained a strong network of suppliers to ensure product quality, competitive pricing, and timely delivery.
- Reduced order processing errors by implementing standardized procedures for purchase order creation and management.
Purchasing Manager
35 Years 8 Months- Led cross-functional team in executing cost reduction initiatives, resulting in significant savings on material purchases.
- Directed purchase order processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely approvals.
- Managed vendor performance reviews, resolving supply issues and maintaining service levels.
- Oversaw inventory requirements, balancing material availability with cost control objectives.
- Implemented procurement process improvements to strengthen efficiency and purchasing consistency.
- Mentored purchasing staff on contract compliance, negotiation practices, and order management.
- Used Various Software Programs to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for the department.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities by conducting comprehensive review of procurement process.
Education
MBA - Accounting
Skills
Procurement
Supplier relationship management
Vendor evaluation
Negotiation expertise
Global procurement
Supply chain optimization
Procurement software
Demand forecasting
Order tracking
Data analysis
Data organization
Cross-functional collaboration
Collaboration
Team collaboration
Interests
Music
Avid Reader
Volunteering
Watching Movies and TV Shows
I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community.
Swimming
Reading
Road Trips
Historical Exploration
Exploring famous landmarks
historical sites
and cultural attractions in a new destination.
Timeline
Senior Purchasing Agent
Hiper-Global
03.2017 - 01.2026Read More
Purchasing Manager
Hewlett Packard, HP
09.1979 - 05.2015Read More
New Hampshire College
MBA from Accounting
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