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
07.2003 - 03.2023
- 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, MN04.1989
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
07.2003 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education and Psychology
St. Cloud State University
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