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Kelly Torguson

Diamondhead,MS

Summary

Skilled Sourcing Specialist adept at overseeing bidding processes, documentation and reporting. Disciplined professional with strong communication, organizational and planning abilities. Offering 26 years of experience in Purchasing .

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Specialist

Penn National Gaming, Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast
2003.07 - 2023.03
  • Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
  • Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
  • Sourced new diversity vendors for purchasing needs.
  • Researched potential products, vendors and services to compare price and quality.
  • Prepared, coordinated and communicated price quotes, terms of sale, delivery dates and service obligations to end users.
  • Researched materials offerings from new suppliers to obtain most competitive pricing.
  • Reconciled accounts with A/P department including helping with invoice discrepancies.
  • Prepared contract agreements as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education and Psychology

St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN
04.1989

Skills

  • Procurement operations
  • Accounts payable
  • Contract routing
  • Pricing structures
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Stratton Warren computer experience
  • Coupa computer experience

Accomplishments

Team Member of the Quarter - 2021

Timeline

Purchasing Specialist

Penn National Gaming, Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast
2003.07 - 2023.03

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education and Psychology

St. Cloud State University
Kelly Torguson