Diane Dagavarian
CONCORD,NH
Summary
Results-driven Procurement Specialist with expertise in vendor relationship management, effective communication, and price negotiation. Proven ability to drive cost-saving initiatives while ensuring compliance and timely delivery.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist III
Veteran's Trading Company
09.2021 - 06.2025
- Assisted in vendor selection and evaluation processes to support procurement initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements for purchasing activities.
- Maintained procurement documentation to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
- Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers and assess pricing trends.
- Supported the development of purchase orders and facilitated timely delivery of goods.
- Participated in supplier negotiations, contributing to cost-saving opportunities for the organization.
- Analyzed procurement data to identify areas for process improvement and enhanced efficiency.
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
Buyer
Pitco Frialator Inc.
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable contract terms.
- Executed procurement strategies aligned with operational goals, ensuring timely product availability.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
Expeditor; Buyer
Bae Systems Inc.
05.2014 - 02.2021
- Coordinated material flow between suppliers and production teams to ensure timely delivery.
- Communicated with vendors to resolve discrepancies and improve order accuracy.
- Streamlined processes for tracking shipments, enhancing visibility and accountability.
- Developed relationships with key stakeholders to support procurement strategies and improve service levels.
- Led initiatives to improve expediting processes, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Enhanced communication between departments to ensure seamless order management and fulfillment.
- Collaborated with suppliers for timely delivery, minimizing production delays.
- Assisted in reducing lead times by coordinating with production teams on material requirements and schedules.
- Trained new expeditors and food runners according to company policies and standards.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, suggesting new strategies for improving overall operations.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines, keeping meticulous records of all transactions and documentation.
- Trained new staff on expediting procedures, raising overall competency of team.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure better pricing, reducing overall project costs.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, improving reliability and responsiveness in supply chain.
- Managed supplier relationships to negotiate favorable terms and pricing for materials.
Purchasing Assistant
L3 Communications
05.2003 - 10.2014
- Coordinated purchase orders and maintained accurate records in procurement system.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Prepared purchase orders accurately and followed up with suppliers to confirm receipt and delivery schedules.
- Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and transparent dealings.
- Resolved discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices promptly, maintaining a high level of accuracy in financial records.
- Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
- Implemented policies and procedures for optimal purchasing methods and cost control.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Secretarial/Business
Marian Court Secretarial School of Business
Swampscott, MAAssociate of Science - Interior Design
Hesser College
Manchester, NHSkills
- Supplier contracts
- Effective communication
- Order placement
- Purchasing processes
- Price negotiation
- Supply chain planning
- Writing and verbal communication
- New vendor setup
- Process improvements
- Purchase order creation
- Knowledgeable in Word, Excel, Outlook
- Purchasing
- Purchasing strategies
- Telephone and email etiquette
- Vendor relationship management
- Supplier relationships
- Vendor sourcing
- Data entry
- Procurement planning
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Professionalism
- Written communication
Timeline
Procurement Specialist III
Veteran's Trading Company
09.2021 - 06.2025
Buyer
Pitco Frialator Inc.
02.2021 - 08.2021
Expeditor; Buyer
Bae Systems Inc.
05.2014 - 02.2021
Purchasing Assistant
L3 Communications
05.2003 - 10.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Secretarial/Business
Marian Court Secretarial School of Business
Associate of Science - Interior Design
Hesser College