Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Della Gardner

Logan Oil Tools, Inc.
Conroe,Tx
2016
years of professional experience

Accomplished Buyer with more than 40 plus years' experience. Successfully manage diverse purchasing needs in challenging, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Work History

Buyer II

Lee Properties | 2016 - 2026
  • Sourced competitive quotes for maintenance materials, balancing cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
  • Managed purchase orders for property supplies, maintaining accurate records and timely vendor communication.
  • Coordinated with vendors to resolve pricing discrepancies, backorders, and shipment delays.
  • Tracked inventory levels to prevent shortages and support uninterrupted operations across properties.

Buyer II MRO/Power Swivel Buyer/Planner

11 Years 9 Months
Logan Oil Tools, Inc. | 04.2004 - 01.2016
  • Set up new automation on tooling in the manufacturing shops working closely with vendors to assure quality and pricing. This lowered the operational costs by 30% the first year alone
  • Managed cleaning services for a 140,000 sq ft manufacturing site, ensuring cleanliness and safety standards were met.
  • Collaborated with managers, supervisors, and foremen to coordinate planned buys for production and maintenance, optimizing supply chain efficiency.
  • Researched competitors and identified new vendors to enhance procurement options and improve sourcing strategies.
  • Assisted district managers to move existing slow moving inventory.

Education

Medical Transcription III - Medical Technology

Kingwood Community College | Kingwood, TX
  • Completed
  • GPA: 98%

High School Diploma - Excel, Microsoft Word/Works

Kingwood Community College | Kingwood, TX

Updated proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word/Works for office environment

High School Diploma - Office Education

MacArthur High School | Houston, TX

Skills

Contract negotiation
Supplier relationship management
Cost controls
Pricing knowledge
Market analysis
SAP (Epicor)
Excel
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
QuickBooks
Time management
Interpersonal ability

Timeline

Buyer II MRO/Power Swivel Buyer/Planner

Logan Oil Tools, Inc.
04.2004 - 01.2016Read More

Buyer II

Lee Properties
2016 - 2026Read More

Kingwood Community College

Medical Transcription III from Medical Technology
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Kingwood Community College

High School Diploma from Excel, Microsoft Word/Works
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MacArthur High School

High School Diploma from Office Education
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Della Gardner