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Kiera Harris

Kiera Harris

Purchasing Officer
Tampa,FL

Summary

Experienced purchasing professional with top-notch leadership, program management and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies, reduces waste and supports business needs with efficient, high-quality materials. Talented in leading projects, directing logistics and managing inventory needs. Dedicated to maintaining schedules and budgets while enhancing operational performance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate

Work History

PURCHASING OFFICER

Faour Glass Technologies
Tampa, United States
03.2016 - 10.2022
  • Management departments to better understand competitive positions
  • Analyze quotations, select suppliers, enter purchase orders, scheduled ans track deliveries
  • Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
  • Resolutions of quality and delivery issues
  • Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
  • Analyze and present data and provide recommendations based on key variables such as safety stock levels and consumption-to-forecast
  • Sourced raw materials for glazing products achieving a 20% cost reduction for sourcing cost (domestic and international)
  • Improved inspection policies to increase quality of raw materials and finished goods.
  • Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.

PROJECT MANAGER

Thomas Sign & Awning
Clearwater, FL
01.2014 - 02.2016
  • Successfully managed $3 million budgets for national projects and successfully achieved the project scheduled goals for National Branding
  • Managed contract negotiations, project budget, and deadlines
  • Managed and coordinated daily activity of 3 project coordinators.
  • Maintained clear communication with precise technical writing to document and inform critical processes.
  • Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Rasmussen University
New Port Richey, FL
07.2011 - 03.2014

Skills

Advanced problem solving

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Certification

NATIONAL NOTARY ASSOCIATION

Software

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams

CRM (Procore, Smartsheet)

QuickBooks

Accomplishments

Featured 2017 Associate - US Glass Magazine

Work Availability

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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

PURCHASING OFFICER

Faour Glass Technologies
03.2016 - 10.2022

PROJECT MANAGER

Thomas Sign & Awning
01.2014 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Rasmussen University
07.2011 - 03.2014

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