Ellen Judd
Phoenixville,PA
Summary
Performance-driven professional with over 10 years of experience in procurement and logistics. Expertise in vendor management and supply chain oversight, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and increased customer satisfaction through effective coordination and communication.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing & Procurement Specialist
Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty
Norristown, PA
10.2022 - Current
- Conducted market research to identify suppliers meeting criteria, enhancing supplier base.
- Developed procurement policies to streamline purchasing processes and enhance efficiency.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with organizational goals.
- Evaluated supplier performance to ensure adherence to quality standards in procurement activities.
- Conducted market research to identify new suppliers meeting established criteria.
- Managed supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services to meet project demands.
- Monitored stock levels and purchasing needs, aligning procurement with project timelines.
Purchasing and Logistics Specialist, Contract Managing Organization (CMO)
Atrium Innovations
Chadds Ford, USA
01.2016 - Current
- Coordinated account management between facility vendors and suppliers of raw materials and packaging components to align with supply and demand.
- Oversaw all stages of purchasing, procurement, and logistics coordination across multiple brokers to meet individual customer needs.
- Managed rate quotes, pickup and delivery coordination, and shipment requirements between multiple logistics brokers based on individual customer needs.
- Oversaw inventory counts for accuracy and coordinated orders of raw materials and packaging components to meet daily supply and demand.
- Coordinated with outside packaging companies to schedule product runs and coordination of material delivery for finished product pickup and delivery.
- Communicated with Finance on price increases and approvals.
- Ensured timely invoice approval, investigation, and resolution of invoice discrepancies.
- Managed audits for pricing and billing accuracy on vendor invoicing and purchase orders, presenting findings at weekly senior management meetings to support decision-making.
- Collaborated with and onboarded new vendors to obtain all information required to be set up as an approved vendor.
- Atrium Innovations Inc. is a globally recognized leader in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative, science-based natural health products which are distributed in more than 35 countries.
Purchasing Assistant/Office Manager, CMO
Atrium Innovations
Chadds Ford, USA
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Facilitated facility purchasing by liaising with vendors for pricing quotes, confirming orders, and tracking deliveries.
- Communicated with 20+ customers regarding product delivery schedules, triaged and resolved delivery issues.
- Coordinated communication of executive directives and initiatives across departments, managing daily executive calendars and meeting schedules.
- Led transition to paperless system, enhancing organization of facility and production records.
Education
AS - Behavioral Science Psychology
Delaware County community college
Media, PA12-2014
Skills
- Procurement strategies
- Vendor management
- Contract analysis
- Compliance management
- cGMP compliance
- Supply chain oversight
- Supplier relationships
- Rate negotiation
- Inventory management
- Transportation coordination
- Cost reduction strategies
- Efficiency and productivity enhancement
- Customer relationship management
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Partnership development
Qualifications Summary
Performance driven individual with a passion for customer service. over 10+ years’ experience in multiple procurement and logistics roles.
Timeline
Purchasing & Procurement Specialist
Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty
10.2022 - Current
Purchasing and Logistics Specialist, Contract Managing Organization (CMO)
Atrium Innovations
01.2016 - Current
Purchasing Assistant/Office Manager, CMO
Atrium Innovations
01.2012 - 01.2016
AS - Behavioral Science Psychology
Delaware County community college