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Kaitlin Presnell

Strasburg,VA

Summary

Experienced procurement specialist skilled in vendor negotiations, inventory management, and cost analysis. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with flexible approach to changing needs. Known for strategic planning, market research, and ensuring timely delivery of quality products. Dependable and efficient in fast-paced environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Strategic Sourcing Buyer I

Trex Company, Inc
01.2024 - Current
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company's benefit.
  • Increased supplier efficiency by negotiating contracts and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
  • Reviewed legal documents such as contracts and non-disclosure agreements to ensure compliance with company policies.

Site Buyer II

Trex Company, Inc
07.2021 - 01.2024
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
  • Provided training and guidance to junior team members on best practices in purchasing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement department.

Maintenance Administrative Assistant

Trex Company, Inc
02.2020 - 07.2021
  • Improved inventory control by conducting regular audits of tools, parts, and supplies to minimize stock discrepancies.
  • Enhanced team communication by creating a centralized database for tracking all maintenance requests and activities.
  • Optimized budget management by monitoring expenses closely and identifying cost-saving opportunities in the maintenance department.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by providing administrative support to the entire maintenance team as needed.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.

Pharmacy Technician

Community Health Alliance
03.2016 - 02.2020
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Western Governors University
03.2025

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Western Governors University
05.2023

Skills

  • Purchasing and Procurement
  • Collaboration
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Negotiation
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multi-tasking
  • Cost Analysis

Timeline

Strategic Sourcing Buyer I

Trex Company, Inc
01.2024 - Current

Site Buyer II

Trex Company, Inc
07.2021 - 01.2024

Maintenance Administrative Assistant

Trex Company, Inc
02.2020 - 07.2021

Pharmacy Technician

Community Health Alliance
03.2016 - 02.2020

MBA - Business Administration

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Western Governors University

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