Johana Bryant
Riverside,CA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Purchasing Manager with extensive experience in managing multi-million dollar procurement operations. Proven expertise in strategic planning, key relationship management, and persuasive contract negotiation, leading to significant cost savings and increased efficiency. Adept in inventory management and budget development, complemented by strong multitasking capabilities and time management skills. Highly organized professional skilled in logistics and distribution, proficient in MS Office and various purchasing software applications.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
PURCHASING MANAGER
Allison Mechanical Inc.
Redlands, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and managed vendor invoices to ensure efficient payment processing.
- Coordinated subcontractor services for timely delivery.
- Reconciled vendor statements while resolving invoice discrepancies efficiently.
- Coordinate with finance and accounting teams to manage payment schedules, monitor expenses, and ensure accurate general ledger coding
- Reviewed vendor agreements to ensure adherence to company policies.
- Updated inventory tracking systems for efficient supply management.
DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING
Imperial Pipe
Riverside, CA
04.2019 - 10.2023
- Directed procurement activities, optimizing supplier relations to ensure delivery of premium-grade raw materials.
- Created sourcing strategies that optimized procurement processes.
- Facilitated communication between project management, production, and quality control teams for material availability alignment.
- Implemented inventory management strategies to prevent production delays.
- Evaluated fluctuations in markets, cost trends of materials, and potential chain disruptions to refine sourcing approaches.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT ADMIN II
Imperial Pipe
Riverside, CA
03.2016 - 04.2019
- Assisted project managers in aligning manufacturing timelines, procurement processes, and quality assurance for waterworks steel pipe production.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, and change orders, ensuring compliance with LADWP and other client specifications
- Streamlined acquisition procedures for raw materials, coatings, and cement linings.
- Monitored compliance, meeting industry standards including AWWA and NSF.
- Monitored and reported on transportation costs, ensuring adherence to budget constraints.
- Coordinated daily logistics operations, including shipment scheduling and tracking.
Education
High School Diploma -
RUBIDOUX HIGH SCHOOL
Skills
- Procurement Coordination
- Budget Management
- Financial Statement Reconciliation
- Contract Management
- Project Coordination & Scheduling
- Negotiation Expertise
- Logistics coordination
- Problem solving
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
PURCHASING MANAGER
Allison Mechanical Inc.
10.2023 - Current
DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING
Imperial Pipe
04.2019 - 10.2023
PROJECT MANAGEMENT ADMIN II
Imperial Pipe
03.2016 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
RUBIDOUX HIGH SCHOOL
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