Eva Roth
Elgin,IL
Summary
Diligent Purchaser regularly maintains inventory to meet vendor product supply requirements and properly fulfill orders. Maintains market awareness by communicating customer needs with buyer and sales teams. Liaises with buyer to determine specialty order pricing and out-of-stock item estimated delivery and freight costs to meet customer expectations. Resourceful Purchaser efficiently negotiates with vendors to process and create purchase orders to meet supply and demand. Functions under minimal supervision but also excels in team environments to attain sales goals and fulfill customer requests.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Packaging Personified Inc
10.2016 - Current
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and securing favorable pricing with suppliers.
- Streamlined purchasing processes for increased efficiency and reduced operational costs.
- Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and proactive problemsolving.
- Reduced lead times by implementing strategic inventory management practices.
- Facilitated smooth operations through accurate tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
- Supported company growth by identifying new suppliers and expanding the vendor base.
- Established strong rapport with vendors resulting in improved payment terms without compromising quality or service levels.
- Assisted in developing annual budgets based on historical spend data, projected needs, and company objectives for responsible cost management practices during the fiscal year.
Purchasing Assistant
Impact Plastics
06.2014 - 09.2016
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating with suppliers and securing favorable contracts.
- Streamlined purchasing processes for increased efficiency and reduced procurement time.
- Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and transparent dealings.
- Managed inventory levels effectively to prevent stockouts and minimize holding costs.
- Assisted in the development of purchasing strategies, resulting in improved supply chain performance.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, and documentation for audit purposes.
- Assisted in budgeting activities to provide input on anticipated material costs for upcoming projects or fiscal years.
- Prepared purchase orders accurately and followed up with suppliers to confirm receipt and delivery schedules.
- Collaborated with other departments to identify opportunities for cost reduction or process improvements within the purchasing function.
- Resolved discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices promptly, maintaining a high level of accuracy in financial records.
- Ensured timely payment processing for suppliers by liaising closely with accounts payable department, contributing towards maintaining good supplier relationships.
- Developed strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, fostering a collaborative approach to achieving organizational goals.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
Purchaser
Power Packaging
11.2010 - 04.2014
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Reduced order processing time by streamlining purchasing processes and documentation.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels for production needs through effective forecasting and planning.
- Improved supplier relationships, resulting in better product quality and delivery times.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement procurement strategies for new projects.
- Evaluated vendor performance, ensuring compliance with company standards and expectations.
- Implemented a centralized purchasing system, increasing efficiency and reducing redundancies.
- Identified areas of risk within the supply chain, developing contingency plans to mitigate potential issues.
- Managed the procurement process from requisition to payment, ensuring timely deliveries and accurate invoicing.
- Prepared purchase orders using ERP systems, ensuring accurate data entry and timely communication with suppliers.
- Coordinated logistics activities related to inbound shipments to minimize delays or disruptions in production schedules.
- Resolved discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices received from vendors.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Conducted periodic reviews of contracted services providers'' performance against agreed upon service level agreement criteria.
Skills
- Order tracking
- Procurement
- Scheduling
- Inventory Management
- Procurement Software Proficiency
- Strategic Sourcing
- Negotiation
- Data organization
- Accounts Payable
- Inventory management skills
- Pricing negotiation
- Purchasing
Additional Information
Fluent in polish, SQF Food Safety Qualified, Safety Compliance Team member
Proficient in Microsoft excel, Word, Outlook, Made to Manage 5S, ISO
Languages
Polish
Full Professional
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Packaging Personified Inc
10.2016 - Current
Purchasing Assistant
Impact Plastics
06.2014 - 09.2016
Purchaser
Power Packaging
11.2010 - 04.2014
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