Open To Work
JENNIFFER HOVENDICK
Daicel Safety Services
Mesa,AZ
8
years of professional experience
Results-oriented Procurement Specialist with extensive experience in purchasing and procurement optimization within Aerospace. Achieved operational efficiencies and cost reductions through strategic negotiation and supplier relationship enhancement. Focused on delivering value by interpreting complex data to support informed decision-making and ensuring timely product delivery.
Work History
Buyer - MRO
2 Years 2 Months- Sole MRO Buyer for All Departments
- Managed procurement processes across two entities to streamline purchasing activities.
- Generated purchase orders for procurement needs.
- Confirm that Pricing and Delivery Dates are correct on Purchase Orders
- Followed up with vendors to resolve pricing discrepancies and ensure accurate billing.
- Follow-Up with Vendors on Delinquent Items
- Monitored invoices to verify accurate charges and prevent payment errors.
- Work Closely with Accounts Payable to Ensure Invoices are Paid in a Timely Manner
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations for efficiency.
- Coordinated maintenance for facilities and grounds.
- Oversaw operations in two test labs.
- Implemented safety protocols in the workplace.
- Manage shipments of various orders.
Buyer II
7 Months- Obtaining the products and services needed for the company with the most suitable quality to meet those needs at the lowest long-term total cost.
- Executed general, direct, and indirect purchasing activities to support engineering, R&D, weld engineering, corporate office, and manufacturing plants.
- Working with engineering and other groups to develop and execute strategies for tooling sourcing and purchasing.
- Reviewed engineering drawings to ensure category alignment with supplier capabilities.
- Reviewing, comparing and analyzing quotes, then issue POs upon approval of senior management.
- Reviewing engineering drawings and confirming category match based on supplier capability.
- Negotiating on pricing, payment terms, lead time, delivery due date and/or other options available.
- Analyzed quality, cost, delivery, and financial metrics to inform purchasing decisions.
Buyer III
1 Year 9 Months- Coordinated with fulfillment specialists to track and resolve various order issues.
- Communicated with vendors to obtain updates on delinquent order statuses.
- Updated Command Center on statuses of critical past due parts to ensure timely resolution.
- Facilitated release of past due parts from inventory to fulfill orders.
Buyer II
9 Months- Confirm that Pricing and Delivery Dates are correct on Purchase Orders
- Resolved pricing discrepancies with vendors to ensure accurate billing
- Follow-Up with Vendors with Various Pricing Issues
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy in charges, minimizing errors
- Managed a range of reports to track performance and operational metrics.
- Issued various items for purchase to maintain inventory levels.
- Collaborated with accounts payable to facilitate timely invoice payments
Buyer II
1 Year- Generated purchase orders to facilitate procurement
- Confirm that Pricing and Delivery Dates are correct on Purchase Orders
- Resolved pricing discrepancies by following up with vendors
- Follow-Up with Vendors with Various Pricing Issues
- Reviewed invoices to confirm accuracy of charges
- Managed various reports to track departmental performance
- Code Various Invoices Before Sending to A/P to Ensure They are Posted to the Correct Cost Center
- Manage various Reports
- Coordinated shipments for multiple orders to ensure timely delivery
Buyer II
10 Months- Followed up with fulfillment specialists to ensure timely processing of various orders.
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain statuses on delinquent orders, facilitating resolution.
- Updated command center with statuses of critical past due parts to inform stakeholders.
- Assist Releasing Past Due Parts that are in Inventory.
- Managed customer orders to ensure timely processing and fulfillment. to Ensure Timely Delivery
Education
Associates of Science Degree - Business Management
GPA: 3.75
Skills
Procurement management
Supply Chain Management
Procurement Software
Inventory Management
Cost management
Cost Analysis
Data Analysis
Excel
Microsoft Word
PowerPoint
Outlook
Delivery management
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Work Type
Full TimeContract Work
Location Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Open to relocation:
Yes
Minimum Desired Compensation
$80000/yr
Timeline
Buyer - MRO
Daicel Safety Services
04.2024 - 06.2026Read More
Buyer II
MD Helicopter
09.2023 - 04.2024Read More
Buyer III
Honeywell
11.2021 - 08.2023Read More
Buyer II
Honeywell
01.2021 - 10.2021Read More
Buyer II
ASM America
01.2020 - 01.2021Read More
Buyer II
Honeywell
11.2018 - 09.2019Read More
Hamilton College
Associates of Science Degree from Business Management
01.2005Read More