Katherine Miller
Lincoln,CA
Summary
Communicative caring person with a lot of experience in manufacturing, purchasing and clerical positions. Dedicated to making any environment I am in productive and successful. Not included on my resume is the past 15 years dedicated to volunteering in my community and being a key spouse for the USAF.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Honeywell, Inc
POWAY, CA
04.2008 - 05.2009
- Analyzed purchase requisitions, determined appropriate vendors, negotiated contracts, and tracked orders.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases including item descriptions, quantities ordered and received.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy prior to processing payments.
Purchasing Agent
Natural Alternatives, Inc.
San Marcos, CA
08.2006 - 11.2007
- Developed and implemented purchasing policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases including item descriptions, quantities ordered and received.
- Tracked all raw materials from shipments through to quality control process.
Buyer Planner
Snyder's Of Hanover
Goodyear, AZ
07.2001 - 08.2006
- Reviewed purchase orders, contracts and invoices to ensure accuracy.
- Negotiated pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability of products for customers.
- Created and implemented plans for inventory control, material requirements, and production processes.
Senior Purchasing Agent
T-Systems Interational, Inc.
San Diego
06.1990 - 07.2001
- Negotiated and executed contracts with vendors to secure goods and services at competitive prices.
- Analyzed market trends and monitored supplier performance to ensure compliance with established quality standards.
- Created training materials for staff to ensure understanding of policies and procedures.
- Started at T-Systems as a receptionist, throughout the years the company grew I took on many responsibilities, event planner, secretarial. But main focus was Purchasing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kubasaki High School, Okinawa Japan
JapanSome College (No Degree) - Certificate in Purchasing Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSome College (No Degree) - Business
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CASkills
- Pricing Structures
- Procurement
- Cost Control
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Supply Chain Management
- Production Reporting
- Team Communication
- Analyzing
- Software configuration for ERP
- Data Migration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Honeywell, Inc
04.2008 - 05.2009
Purchasing Agent
Natural Alternatives, Inc.
08.2006 - 11.2007
Buyer Planner
Snyder's Of Hanover
07.2001 - 08.2006
Senior Purchasing Agent
T-Systems Interational, Inc.
06.1990 - 07.2001
High School Diploma -
Kubasaki High School, Okinawa Japan
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate in Purchasing Management
University of Phoenix
Some College (No Degree) - Business
San Diego Miramar College
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