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Erin Black

Elko,NV

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

Buyer/PlannerStock BuyerTemporary Lab techTeacher's aideLead Logistics Operations Coordinator

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote
Location: Elko, NV, USElko, NV
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balancePaid sick leavePaid time offWork from home optionHealthcare benefits401k match

Summary

Experienced procurement specialist skilled in vendor negotiations and cost analysis. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with flexible approach to changing needs. Known for strategic planning, market research, and ensuring timely delivery of quality products. Dependable and efficient in fast-paced environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Buyer/Planner

Boart Longyear
07.2025 - Current
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing.
  • Analyzed market trends to inform purchasing decisions and inventory management.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with key vendors and stakeholders.
  • Implemented inventory control systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
  • Helped in warehouse
  • Ordered parts effectively to meet need by dates
  • Kept live excel trackers up to date for End Users

Stock Buyer

Nevada Gold Mines
11.2019 - 07.2025
  • Analyzed market trends to optimize procurement strategies and reduce costs.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and supplies.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers, achieving favorable terms and conditions.
  • Developed and implemented purchasing policies that improved overall efficiency.
  • Trained junior buyers on best practices in sourcing and supplier management.
  • 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.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
  • Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Provided training and guidance to junior team members on best practices in purchasing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement department.

Lead Logistics Operations Coordinator

DHL Supply Chain
01.2017 - 2019
  • Responsible for taking safety meeting minutes and ensure proper PPE is used. Operate forklift and pallet jacks.
  • Coordinated logistics operations to enhance supply chain efficiency and accuracy.
  • Developed training materials to onboard new team members effectively.
  • Managed vendor relationships to negotiate favorable terms and ensure service quality.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, maintaining open lines of communication to promote loyalty and retention.

Temporary Lab tech

Jerritt Canyon
01.2017 - 01.2017
  • Worked in the lab preparing, pulverize, measure and weight sample.

Teacher's aide

GBC Family & Child Care Center Teacher's
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • While working in the preschool, I spent time creating and completing activities for the student's school week.
  • I supported and suggested ideas to the lead staff for their weekly lesson plans.
  • I helped the students in their daily needs while helping them reach their education

Education

Early Childhood Degree - History and English

Great Basin College
Elko, NV
01.2013

High School Diploma - undefined

Elko High School
Elko, NV
01.2004

Skills

  • Excel
  • Customer service
  • Drivers
  • Purchase order management
  • Relationship building
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Materials sourcing
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Vendor relations
  • Ordering and purchasing

Certification

  • Certified Nutrition Coach, NASM - current

Additional Information

  • Skills & Abilities
  • In High school I was a special education tutor aide for 2 years.
  • While taking Early Childhood Development classes I prepared mock lesson plans.
  • Provide excellent customer service.
  • Proactively identify problems to management
  • Scan all shippers and PODs and file paperwork
  • Maintain and update logs in Excel.
  • Log and track packages.
  • Create Bill of ladings
  • Scan and prepare shipments out to mine sites for the drivers.
  • Communicate and email local vendors for shipments to mine site.
  • Use cheetah to route drivers

Timeline

Buyer/Planner

Boart Longyear
07.2025 - Current

Stock Buyer

Nevada Gold Mines
11.2019 - 07.2025

Lead Logistics Operations Coordinator

DHL Supply Chain
01.2017 - 2019

Temporary Lab tech

Jerritt Canyon
01.2017 - 01.2017

Teacher's aide

GBC Family & Child Care Center Teacher's
01.2015 - 01.2016

High School Diploma - undefined

Elko High School

Early Childhood Degree - History and English

Great Basin College

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