Dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication and planning abilities. Exceptional leader skilled at reducing costs and increasing department efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
PURCHASING MANAGER
CONNECT TELEPHONE & COMPUTER GROUP
10.2004 - 07.2023
Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors for project management.
Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
Organized inventory and performed physical inventories.
Maintained truck stocks and vehicle maintenance.
Open and closed the office.
Controlled account receivables and took credit card payments.
Took the deposit to the bank.
Electronic key fob access management.
Worked with customers on a range of issues from complaints to accounting issues.
Worked with a diverse group of employees from our Bozeman office as well as several remote employees across Montana.
Set up new employees and new customer accounts.
Oversaw our internal credit card policy and kept track if receipts.
Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
Shipped and received all items.
Worked with project managers to procure parts and keep projects on schedule.
Worked with insurance companies on claims issues.
JANITORIAL CLEANER
PRIDE OF MONTANA
08.1997 - 05.2006
Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
Cleaned, stocked and sanitized restrooms.
Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
Intern Secretary at Reception Of Visitors And Customers (telephone, Physical) Standard Note Taking, Telephone MessageIntern Secretary at Reception Of Visitors And Customers (telephone, Physical) Standard Note Taking, Telephone Message