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Jaymi Soule

Sheridan,MI

Summary

Experienced Senior Buyer with 26 years of experience in delivering cost-effective purchasing. Talented in navigating the market of potential suppliers to determine conformity with company purchasing needs and highly skilled in maintaining relationships with long-time suppliers. Driven to make successful and beneficial agreements with suppliers by meticulously analyzing pricing, terms and conditions in quotes. Hungry to continue learning and growing my career in Procurement.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Buyer

DME LLC
Greenville, MI
07.2018 - Current
  • Managed domestic and overseas suppliers.
  • Oversaw inventory department by supervising staff and training new employees.
  • Conducted regular meetings with key suppliers to discuss upcoming projects and review performance metrics.
  • Developed and maintained supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery of goods.
  • Monitored vendor performance metrics and addressed any issues in a timely manner.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to procurement activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of all purchased items including pricing, quantity ordered, lead times.
  • Reviewed work order demand from MRP to support company requirements.

Inventory Control Supervisor

DME LLC
Greenville, MI
02.2013 - 07.2018
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations by regularly inspecting warehouse equipment and facilities.
  • Provided technical support related to the company's ERP system used for managing inventories.
  • Managed cycle counting activities including reconciliation of variances between physical counts and system records.
  • Performed root cause analysis when significant discrepancies were identified during audits or cycle counts.
  • Maintained accurate records related to receipt, storage, issuance, transfer, disposal of inventories.
  • Developed and implemented efficient inventory control processes to ensure accurate tracking of stock levels.
  • Identified areas for improvement in existing inventory management processes based on industry best practices.

Junior Buyer

Butternut Corner
Carson City, MI
10.2010 - 02.2013
  • Maintained purchasing records such as item descriptions, lead time and pricing information.
  • Verified accuracy of vendor invoices and purchase orders.
  • Monitored stock levels in order to identify shortages or excesses of inventory items.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding stock availability, delivery dates.

Purchasing Assistant

Electrolux Home Products
Greenville, MI
02.1998 - 03.2007
  • Coordinated with suppliers to resolve performance related issues.
  • Managed monthly purchase order shipments by deadline and cancellation dates.
  • Obtained purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers and monitored expedited orders.
  • Conducted quality assurance inspections upon receipt of goods from vendors.
  • Monitored stock levels to ensure sufficient supplies were available at all times.
  • Maintained records of all purchases, pricing, and other important data.

Education

High School Diploma -

Central Montcalm HS
Stanton, MI
06-1996

Some College (No Degree) - Heath Care Services Administration

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Skills

  • Product procurement
  • Procurement documentation
  • Supplier Negotiations
  • Competitive sourcing
  • Adept in Oracle JD Edwards
  • MS Office proficient
  • Records Management
  • Researching goods
  • Supplier Relationship Management

Timeline

Senior Buyer

DME LLC
07.2018 - Current

Inventory Control Supervisor

DME LLC
02.2013 - 07.2018

Junior Buyer

Butternut Corner
10.2010 - 02.2013

Purchasing Assistant

Electrolux Home Products
02.1998 - 03.2007

High School Diploma -

Central Montcalm HS

Some College (No Degree) - Heath Care Services Administration

Ferris State University
Jaymi Soule