Buyer/Planner
Karen Clark
SAF Holland
Warrenton,Missouri
16
years of professional experience
Senior Buyer/Planner with over ten years of progressive maufacturing experince. Well-versed in planning, purchasing and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments. Expert at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule.
Work History
Buyer, Planner, Scheduler
7 Years- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Purchase raw material according to production plan and forecast
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
Buyer
12 Years 9 Months- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Computed and created purchase orders in SAP system to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
Skills
Commodity Management
Supply Chain Management
Global Procurement
Vendor Communication and Negotiation
Inventory and Supply Management
Materials Requisition
Supplier Due Diligence
Transportation Arrangements
Ordering and Purchasing
Timeline
Buyer, Planner, Scheduler
SAF Holland
10.2019 - CurrentRead More
Buyer
Renard Paper Company
01.2007 - 10.2019Read More