JULIE SHEERE
Canton,USA
Summary
Dynamic purchasing and administrative professional with extensive experience in procurement, supply chain support, vendor management, and executive administration within the manufacturing and automotive sectors. Proficient in SAP, QAD, and Microsoft Office Suite, consistently driving process improvements while managing multiple priorities and facilitating cross-functional operations. Expertise in vendor negotiations and supplier relationship management, complemented by a strategic procurement approach that leverages analytical skills to assess market trends for informed decision-making. Demonstrated success in maintaining optimal inventory levels and ensuring timely delivery of materials to support business objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Buyer
Niterra North America
Wixom, MI
01.2022 - Current
- Manage all Japan orders from initiation through completion using SAP
- Generate and validate purchase requisitions and convert requisitions into purchase orders
- Solicit bids, analyze supplier responses, and negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules
- Evaluate supplier reliability and overall performance
- Coordinate competitive and sole-source procurements to meet required timelines
- Conduct procurement negotiations involving terms, pricing, and schedules
- Support operational performance through supplier and product management
- Maintain contracts, scheduling agreements, material master data, and vendor registrations in SAP
- Ensure company-wide compliance with purchasing procedures and policies
- Maintain purchasing files and assist with records and documentation preparation
- Support departmental goals, business objectives, and special projects assigned by management
Executive Administrative Assistant
Autokiniton
New Boston, MI
01.2011 - 01.2022
- Prepared weekly and monthly supply chain financial reports for executive leadership
- Generated and distributed purchasing requisition reports and fuel usage charts
- Compiled daily, weekly, and monthly logistics sales figures
- Processed and reconciled executive expense reports
- Managed department calendars and coordinated scheduling activities
- Updated logistics sales presentations and department reporting materials
- Maintained company fleet vehicle records and reporting
- Submitted monthly minority reporting to OEM customers
- Maintained metals reporting and updated scrap pricing reports
- Created and managed the department SharePoint site
- Coordinated travel arrangements for company associates
- Created and maintained vendor records in QAD
Accounting & Human Resource Assistant
Vision Craft
Walled Lake, MI
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Compiled daily sales figures and submitted reports to corporate office
- Prepared and distributed monthly customer statements
- Followed up on delinquent customer accounts
- Processed daily billing and bank deposits
- Reconciled VSI insurance billing records
Medical Receptionist
Fairwood Medical
Plymouth, MI
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed front desk operations
- Processed patient insurance referrals
- Submitted daily billing information to billing department
- Reorganized office filing system to improve efficiency and accessibility
Education
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI05-2009
Skills
- Procurement & Purchasing
- SAP, QAD, On-Base
- Vendor Management
- Supply Chain Support
- Contract & PO Management
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
- Process Improvement
- Data Reporting & Analysis
- Executive Administrative Support
- Customer Service & Communication
- Travel Coordination
- Records & Documentation Management
Timeline
Direct Buyer
Niterra North America
01.2022 - Current
Executive Administrative Assistant
Autokiniton
01.2011 - 01.2022
Accounting & Human Resource Assistant
Vision Craft
01.2010 - 01.2011
Medical Receptionist
Fairwood Medical
01.2009 - 01.2010
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Schoolcraft College