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JULIE A. DAIANU

Canton

Summary

Purchasing Manager with 15+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain optimization. Skilled in contract negotiation, vendor management, and cost-saving initiatives. Demonstrated success in enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Focused on leveraging strategic insights to drive growth and deliver value through effective purchasing solutions.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Manager

Midlands Technologies Inc.
Canton
02.2023 - 07.2025
  • Developed and implemented purchasing strategies aligned with company objectives.
  • Conducted market research and competitive analysis to identify growth or savings opportunities.
  • Prepared and entered all quotes, sales orders, and project information in business systems and send to customers as required.
  • Selected products and negotiated buying terms with vendors, including price, margin, exclusivity, and delivery terms.
  • Prepared purchase orders by verifying specifications and price, while obtaining recommendations from suppliers.
  • Managed supplier relationships, including ongoing performance evaluations based on quality, timeliness, services and price.
  • Monitored inventory levels, analyzing demand patterns and implementing inventory management strategies to maintain stock levels and avoid shortages or excesses.
  • Scheduled deliveries and ensure timely fulfillment of orders.
  • Managed the shipment and receipt of all products, materials, and supplies.

Assistant Buyer

Steel Equipment Specialists LLC.
Alliance
11.2020 - 02.2023
  • Supported purchasing manager and buyer with sourcing vendors, obtaining quotations, creating purchase orders, expediting orders and deliveries.
  • Managed all quotes and purchasing request of shop supplies, scheduling all service/repair calls for equipment and building maintenance.
  • Established accounts with outside vendors, negotiated pricing, and maintained detailed documentation of all contracts.

Sourcing/Procurement Manager

Midlands Technologies Inc./Midlands Millroom Supply Inc.
Canton
10.2010 - 11.2020
  • Sourced vendors, obtained quotations, created purchase orders, and bid proposals for suppliers and customers.
  • Created and maintained effective liaisons with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products.
  • Coordinated all inbound and outbound domestic and international shipments, including preparing various forms, packaging of products, and arranging transportation services.
  • Processed entry of all accounts payable and receivable invoices, vouchers, expense reports, check requests and payroll. Handling wire transfers and ACH transactions.
  • Prepared, reviewed, and reconciled payable and receivable reports and accounts.

Education

Bachelor of Technical Management Degree - Supply Chain Management

DeVry University
Columbus, OH
01.2018

Skills

  • Human resources management
  • SAP ERP and products
  • Freight and logistics
  • Manufacturing operations
  • Account reconciliation
  • Payroll processing
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Supplier evaluation and negotiation
  • Supplier performance management
  • Warehouse operations
  • Accounting principles
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Import/export operations
  • Purchase management

Timeline

Purchasing Manager

Midlands Technologies Inc.
02.2023 - 07.2025

Assistant Buyer

Steel Equipment Specialists LLC.
11.2020 - 02.2023

Sourcing/Procurement Manager

Midlands Technologies Inc./Midlands Millroom Supply Inc.
10.2010 - 11.2020

Bachelor of Technical Management Degree - Supply Chain Management

DeVry University

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