Jennifer Lumi
Lebanon,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented Procurement Specialist with strong expertise in database management and process optimization. Successfully led initiatives to enhance data accuracy and streamline workflows, resulting in improved vendor interactions and procurement operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Item Management Associate
Pavion
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted in managing a database of 100K+ manufacturer part numbers.
Procurement Specialist
SIGNET
01.2021 - 05.2025
- Oversaw procurement for 3rd party software maintenance agreements and renewals, ensuring compliance and on-time renewals
- Managed 100K+ item database, performing pricing updates, item creation, and lifecycle management for accurate inventory control
- Led purchasing for box sales, optimizing client relationships and vendor pricing
- Led process improvements to streamline workflows, enhancing operational efficiency
- Standardized item setup processes, improving accuracy and consistency building Smartsheet intake form to improve request visibility and turnaround
- Acted as Q360 SME for purchasing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system utilization
- Assisted with Q360 system implementation, testing, and rollout
- Maintained a separate database for GPO (Group Purchasing Organization) pricing
Purchasing Assistant
SIGNET
04.2007 - 01.2021
- Processed purchase orders, verifying part numbers, pricing, and GL accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Maintained vendor pricing and processed receipts to support accurate financial tracking
- Monitored order status and informed project managers of delays to facilitate timely project execution
- Collaborated with Accounts Payable for timely invoice processing
- Managed software maintenance agreements and renewals
- Supported daily warehouse activities and annual inventory counts
Education
High School Diploma -
Norfolk County Agricultural High School
Walpole, MA05-1994
Skills
- Purchasing expertise
- Vendor management
- Stock management
- Database management
- Process improvement
- Sage and Q360 knowledge
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Timeline
Item Management Associate
Pavion
05.2025 - Current
Procurement Specialist
SIGNET
01.2021 - 05.2025
Purchasing Assistant
SIGNET
04.2007 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Norfolk County Agricultural High School