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