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Kelly Friend

Dallas,GA

Summary

Diligent Purchaser regularly maintains inventory to meet vendor product supply requirements and properly fulfill orders. Maintains market awareness by communicating customer needs with buyer and sales teams. Liaises with buyer to determine specialty order pricing and out-of-stock item estimated delivery and freight costs to meet customer expectations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Agent

Paragon Tank Truck Equipment, LLC
03.2023 - Current

Coordinating with vendors to ensure timely deliveries of goods and services.

Monitor Inventory levels and forecasting demand by generating weekly reports.

Create and update high volume of Purchase orders. Monitor shipments to ensure good arrive by customer's deadline.

Follow through with all NCMR' nd returns to vendors for repair, credit or replacements.

Developing an effective and accurate system for monitoring Purchase Orders.

Effectively communicating with the management team to ensure all orders meet deadlines and all needed goods have been ordered and inventory remains stocked.

Quality Control Coordinator

Sull Graphics, Inc
01.2020 - 01.2022

Monitored operations output and associated production standards in order to avoid costly expenses.

Reviewed production records for accuracy and compliance to ensure defective goods did not go to our customers.

Accepted or rejected samples provided and discussed quality standards with the appropriate departments.

Ensure all finished jobs would represent our company in a positive manner.

Purchasing Manager

Sull Graphics, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2022

Managed department inventory by leading product counts, executing price changes and resolving any receiving and transferring discrepancies.

Decreased material expenses by negotiating best prices with vendors and establishing relationships.

Conducted re-negotiations with vendors on rejections, dispositions and adjustment of purchase materials not meeting specifications.

Increasing profitability through close management of budgets and vendor relationships due to being results driven.

Assisted each Department leader's inventory needs prior to shortage or upcoming projects; provided forecasts and initiated purchase orders to vendors.

Tracked orders, reconciled invoices, negotiated costs with vendors while establishing new monthly budgets.

Serve as primary contact for all purchasing inquiries and vendor related requests.

Collaborate with management and owners to guarantee cost-effective purchasing for all in house purchasing needs while staying within budget.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Sull Graphics, Inc.
04.2010 - 01.2020
  • Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing efficient invoicing and payment tracking systems.
  • Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication.
  • Improved cash flow management by negotiating favorable payment terms with suppliers.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy through diligent reconciliation of vendor statements and company records.
  • Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Collaborated with procurement team to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices received.

Skills

    Detail & goal oriented with the ability to multi-task & prioritize

    Demonstrate patience & positive attitude within a fast paced office environment

    Ability to oversee a team or be a team leader

    Reliable, hard working & maintain a positive attitude

    Self Starter / Self motivated

    Friendly & effective communication skills

    Establish positive & friendly relationships both within the office and with outside vendors

    Troubleshoot & fix problems professionally as they arise

    Fast Paced decision making skills

    Willingness to learn and try new concepts

    23 years experience in Accounts payable/ Accounts receivables

    11 years experience in Purchasing

Software

Avanti, Sage, JD Edwards, Integrated ERP, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe, Global Shop Solutions

Timeline

Purchasing Agent

Paragon Tank Truck Equipment, LLC
03.2023 - Current

Quality Control Coordinator

Sull Graphics, Inc
01.2020 - 01.2022

Purchasing Manager

Sull Graphics, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2022

Accounts Payable Specialist

Sull Graphics, Inc.
04.2010 - 01.2020
Kelly Friend