James Chamberlain
Charlestown,NH
Summary
Skilled sourcing specialist adept at overseeing bidding processes, documentation and reporting. Disciplined professional with strong communication, organizational and planning abilities. Offering several years of experience in the field.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Mascoma LLC
Lebanon, NH
08.2022 - 08.2026
- Developed purchasing strategies that optimized inventory levels and reduced costs.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and effectively resolve billing issues.
- Prepared purchase orders and coordinated with vendors to fulfill supply needs.
- Executed three-point matching of packing slips, invoices, and purchase orders to ensure accuracy in procurement.
- Maintained accurate purchasing records and supplier communications to enhance accountability.
- Conducted daily dialogue with department heads and product end-users to align procurement efforts.
- Oversaw stock room organization and chemical inventory management for operational efficiency.
- Performed data entry for accounts payable to maintain financial accuracy.
Purchasing Manager
WHS Homes
Claremont, NH
07.2018 - 07.2022
- Cultivated strong vendor relationships to advocate for their needs within the company
- Receive quotes from various vendors
- Create and issue POs.
- Managed inventory to ensure optimal stock levels aligned with demand
- Receive and relieve inventory in system
- Coordinated customer requests for miscellaneous material orders to fulfill specific requirements
- Formally handled all Accounts Payable duties as well
Operations Specialist ( formally Customer Service Rep)
Claremont Savings Bank
Claremont, NH
01.2015 - 07.2022
- Resolved service issues and responded to customer inquiries promptly and effectively.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by providing effective communication and assistance.
- Identified internal customers' needs through probing questions.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of loan files to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Maintained a high level of detail and ensured confidentiality in all transactions.
- Engaged in community reinvestment activities to promote local development and support.
Crew Member
Tractor Supply Company
Walpole, NH
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Monitored stock levels on sales floor to ensure product availability
- Maintained clean and safe workspace to enhance customer experience
- Ensured product rotation to maintain freshness and appeal
- Balanced cash drawer to prevent discrepancies
Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional
Fall Mountain Regional School District
, NH
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Delivered instruction to large and small groups, adapting techniques to meet diverse learning needs
- Executed lesson plans from teachers to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes
- Applied student behavior plans to promote a positive classroom environment
- Coordinated safe transport of students to and from school
Sandwich Artist
Subway
Charlestown, NH
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Prepared sandwiches according to customer preferences and franchise standards
- Resolved customer service issues to enhance satisfaction
- Managed stock levels to align with customer demand and optimize sales operations.
- Maintained equipment and property to meet health code requirements
Procurement Lead
Corning Specialty Materials
Keene
09.2026 - Current
- Negotiated supplier contracts for raw materials, services, and logistics support.
- Managed purchase orders, requisitions, and approval workflows in procurement systems.
- Resolved supply disruptions through alternate sourcing and vendor communication.
- Managed the sourcing of goods and services to ensure timely delivery of quality products at a reasonable cost.
Education
B.S. - Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship
Paul Smith's College
Paul Smiths, NY05-2015
Diploma -
Fall Mountain Regional High School
06-2011
Skills
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- Sourcing
- Vendor Management
- Supplier Relationship
- Negotiation Techniques
- Pricing
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- MICROSOFT EXCEL
- MICROSOFT WORD
- MICROSOFT OUTLOOK
- Business Management
- Client assistance
Certification
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Power Point
• Microsoft Outlook
• 30 hr OSHA certified
• NH Notary Public
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Power Point
• Microsoft Outlook
• 30 hr OSHA certified
• NH Notary Public
Timeline
Procurement Lead
Corning Specialty Materials
09.2026 - Current
Purchasing Agent
Mascoma LLC
08.2022 - 08.2026
Purchasing Manager
WHS Homes
07.2018 - 07.2022
Crew Member
Tractor Supply Company
10.2015 - 06.2016
Operations Specialist ( formally Customer Service Rep)
Claremont Savings Bank
01.2015 - 07.2022
Sandwich Artist
Subway
05.2014 - 08.2014
Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional
Fall Mountain Regional School District
01.2012 - 01.2015
B.S. - Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship
Paul Smith's College
Diploma -
Fall Mountain Regional High School