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JEREMY LESLIE

RIVERSIDE,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented employee skilled at managing and tracking high-volume purchases. Keeps system current with regular and accurate updates. Effective at independently resolving issues and setting up new accounts. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Buyer/Management Aide

City Of Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley, CA
03.2006 - Current
  • Receive, review and process purchase orders and procurement card statements; review and ensure accuracy, proper authorization and required supporting documentation in accordance with City policies and procedures; research and obtain quotes for a variety of products; enter purchase requisition data in the City's automated purchase order system New World (Tyler Technologies); verify proper coding of purchase orders and make adjustments as necessary; prepare, sort, distribute and maintain files of purchase orders and related documents.
  • Contact vendors to follow up on purchase orders if needed; work with City staff and vendors to resolve purchasing and billing problems.
  • Assist in administering the City's Procurement Card Program (US Bank); assist in reviewing and monitoring all procurement card transactions for proper vendor usage, statement and spending reconciliation, proper receipt and quotations where required, proper account number usage if needed and signatures by cardholders and supervisors; increase employee card limits when necessary.
  • Provide training on proper usage of issued procurement cards. Answer routine questions from City staff and vendors regarding City purchasing policies, procedures and requirements.
  • Assist in the review, analysis and award of bids and award contracts. Administer copier contract and janitorial contract, work with staff and vendor on any vendor issues and ensure contracts are current with insurances and amendments if needed.
  • Back-up to mail operations and store clerk duties when needed.
  • Manage the Office Depot desktop delivery program.
  • Assist in review and approval of insurance certs to verify valid dates and that the proper insurance matches the contract type.
  • Review contracts to ensure contract is current, amendments are in place if contract was amended, value is listed, staff reports are attached along with council approval and that all contracts have all the required signatures.
  • Perform research and analysis on administrative, fiscal and operational matters as directed; prepares reports to summarize findings and makes recommendations as to appropriate action to be taken. Compile data and prepare reports in accordance with general guidelines. Assist in budget preparation, analysis and administration; as directed, perform audits and/or maintain records of account activity.
  • Participate in the preparation and revision of manuals and other administrative materials; provide administrative assistance in the implementation of new administrative procedures.
  • Respond to inquiries and provide technical and administrative assistance to resolve complaints or refer complaints to appropriate authority.
  • Operate a computer to key data, perform file maintenance and generate computer reports; initiated or prepared correspondence in the performance of assigned tasks. Coordinate activities with other City departments in the performance of assigned tasks; assist others in the performance of related tasks.
  • Worked in an interim role as Management Assistant to assist with the Solid Waste and Recycling program in applying for any grants the city qualified for and completed reports due to the state to show compliance.

Purchasing/Inventory Controller

Vertis, Inc.
Riverside
08.1994 - 03.2006
  • Working in a lead role to maintain stock levels of parts and general supplies. Place purchase orders with vendors and input orders in data system.
  • Receive daily UPS, Fed Ex, etc. packages and distribute accordingly.
  • Handled emergency orders, tracking and delivery of emergency parts along with constant communication with management and techs of emergency orders.
  • Input work orders, generate reports, make copies and distribute to managers, supervisors, and support personnel.
  • Conduct monthly physical count of inventory. Reconcile any discrepancies with purchase orders. Assist in month end closing with accountant.
  • Meet with vendors over products and negotiate pricing of products.
  • As part of lead role I had to keep staff in the department up to date on any matters that may be pertinent coming onto their shift, such as emergency orders expected to arrive on their shift. Also, it was my role to train staff on any new procedures in the department, and worked with staff to resolve any issues they might encounter during their shift. Lastly, I was part of a project to implement parts departments in all other companies nationwide.
  • Provided training to other employees who would go on to take lead roles in the departments, or manage.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jurupa Valley High School
Jurupa Valley, CA
06-1993

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Management

Riverside Community College
Riverside, CA

Skills

  • Product procurement
  • Trend assessment
  • Competitive sourcing
  • Creativity and Innovation

Certification

  • Certificate in Purchasing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management from University of California, Riverside Extension

Timeline

Assistant Buyer/Management Aide

City Of Moreno Valley
03.2006 - Current

Purchasing/Inventory Controller

Vertis, Inc.
08.1994 - 03.2006

High School Diploma -

Jurupa Valley High School

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Management

Riverside Community College

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