Krista Schuch
Dacula,GA
Summary
Seasoned Purchasing Agent with a background in negotiating deals and managing supplier relationships. Demonstrated strengths include cost reduction, strategic sourcing, and contract management. Previous roles have resulted in improved operational efficiency, streamlined purchasing processes, and significant savings on procurement budgets. Resourceful Purchasing Agent skilled in navigating complex negotiations to secure the best deals. Known for productivity and efficiency in task completion, with specialized skills in supply chain management, cost reduction strategies, and vendor relations. Excels using critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication to meet organizational procurement goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
VDL Industries Gainesville LLC
Flowery Branch, GA
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Performed market research to identify new sources of supplies or services at competitive prices.
- Managed inventory levels of purchased items in order to avoid stock-outs or excesses.
- Evaluated bids from vendors and selected the most suitable one based on quality, price and delivery terms.
- Reviewed purchase requests to ensure accuracy and completeness of information.
- Verified invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Developed and compiled purchasing activity reports as required by the management team.
Purchasing Agent
Brock Built Homes
Atlanta, GA
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Facilitate and coordinate material and labor takeoffs for new and existing master plans
- Review and approve EPOs/VPOs and process material VPOs per field requests via NewStar Enterprise
- Develop and maintain price sheets per plan/vendor and assist management in price negotiations
- Investigated and resolved accounting discrepancies and payment issues with vendors.
- Performed regular price comparisons between different suppliers for similar items.
- Conducted cost analyses to identify opportunities for savings.
- Responsibile for onboarding new vendors
Purchasing Agent
Century Communities
Norcross, GA
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Review and research field requests for VPOs and issued VPOs accordingly within Newstar Enterprise
- Conducted cost analyses to identify opportunities for savings.
- Formulated an SOP for the management and flow of EPO field requests
- Resolution of backlog and payment issues with suppliers
- Collected bids from supplier in preparation of launch of new plans
Purchasing Agent
TROX USA, Inc
Cumming, GA
03.2014 - 04.2017
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure materials were purchased in a timely manner.
- Assisted in resolving discrepancies between invoices and delivery receipts and products received from vendors.
- Negotiated pricing with vendors to obtain the best prices for goods or services.
- Coordinated logistics such as transportation schedules for incoming shipments.
- Evaluated supplier performance to ensure that products met quality standards at the lowest cost possible.
- Prepared periodic reports detailing purchase activity as requested by management.
- Successfully lead bi-annual physical inventory - variance outcome less than 1%
Procurement Specialist
Metcam, Inc.
Alpharetta, GA
11.2010 - 12.2013
- Monitored stock levels and identified purchasing needs.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to understand their product requirements and ensure timely fulfillment of orders.
- Analyzed market trends to anticipate future material needs.
- Engaged in a cost savings initiative during first year of employment and yielded #350,000 annual savings
- Conducted research to identify new potential suppliers based on quality, price, availability, reliability and serviceability criteria.
- Tracked orders and confirmed system lead times, delivery dates and costs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Management
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GASkills
- Price Analysis
- Strategic Sourcing
- Demand forecasting
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Microsoft Office 365
- NewStar Enterprise
- BuildPro
- Syteline
- Inform XL
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist
VDL Industries Gainesville LLC
10.2023 - 05.2024
Purchasing Agent
Brock Built Homes
01.2021 - 10.2023
Purchasing Agent
Century Communities
02.2018 - 02.2020
Purchasing Agent
TROX USA, Inc
03.2014 - 04.2017
Procurement Specialist
Metcam, Inc.
11.2010 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - General Management
University of West Georgia
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