Krista Ward
Canyon,TX
Summary
Competent and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in cost reduction strategies, supplier negotiation, and inventory management. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities to meet tight deadlines and manage complex purchasing processes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Procurement Professional
Bell Textron
Amarillo, TX
11.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with vendors for product procurement and on time delivery
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to understand their needs related to sourcing and procurement activities.
- Provided training and mentoring support for junior team members on topics such as procurement strategies and negotiation techniques.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and develop procurement strategies accordingly.
- Managed relationships with key suppliers by regularly communicating updates about pricing changes or new products.
- Performed regular reviews of existing contracts to negotiate better terms or reduce costs where possible.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for the purchase of required materials
Accounting Clerk
Amarillo Gear Service, LLC
Amarillo, TX
11.2018 - 07.2022
- Processed both outgoing and incoming payments and invoices
- Supported clerical and administrative needs of senior department staff
- Reconciled company credit cards, expense accounts and other expenses and financial records
- Entered invoices into account software, updated accounts and identified aging balanced ready for collections activities
- Updated accounting ledger and journals with updated transaction information
- Kept records current and accurate with skilled reconciliations and variance resolutions
- Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents, and invoices
- Resolved billing discrepancies by completing detailed research and analysis and documented client rebate discounts and reserve fund records
- Established and maintained automated and manual accounting records, post receipts and turn-ins and performed dues-ins and dues-outs accounting
- Compiled and reported on expense data to aid in budget planning
- Maintained vendor and customer accounts, processing 1099's each year
- Receiving in material for shop
Accounting Clerk
The Hudson Company
Amarillo, TX
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Processed both outgoing and incoming payments and invoices
- Supported clerical and administrative needs of senior department staff
- Reconciled company credit cards, expense accounts and other expenses and financial records
- Entered invoices into account software, updated accounts and identified aging balanced ready for collections activities
- Updated accounting ledger and journals with updated transaction information
- Kept records current and accurate with skilled reconciliations and variance resolutions
- Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices
- Resolved billing discrepancies by completing detailed research and analysis and documented client rebate discounts and reserve fund records
- Collaborated with senior staff to produce accurate, current and timely financial reports and supporting documentation
- Established and maintained automated and manual accounting records, post receipts and turn-ins and performed dues-ins and dues-outs accounting
- Prepared weekly payroll for team of salaried and hourly employees
- Analyzed documentation and standard financial statements for accuracy
- Communicated with senior accounting staff about discrepancies and devised plans to reconcile financial issues
Purchasing
Amarillo Gear Services
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
- Perform cost and scenario analysis
- Seek and partner with reliable vendors and supplies
- Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
- Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demands on parts and gear boxes
- Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements
- Inventory control
- Receiving material, processing from for accurate inventory counts
Accounting Clerk
Atlas/D&R Underground
Amarillo, TX
05.2014 - 12.2015
- Human Resources- Organized and maintained employee information, benefits, and processed payroll weekly and tax payments
- Prepared and managed customer contracts and subcontracts
- Prepared and managed accounts receivables, bank deposits
- Maintained WIP, bore profiles, and invoicing
- Maintained Insurance and Workers Comp
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail
- Maintained office services by organizing office operations and procedures
- Processed both outgoing and incoming payments and invoices
- Supported clerical and administrative needs of senior department staff
- Reconciled company credit cards, expense accounts and other expenses and financial records
- Entered invoices into account software, updated accounts and identified aging balanced ready for collections activities
- Collaborated with senior staff to produce accurate, current and timely financial reports and supporting documentation
- Prepared weekly payroll for team of salaried and hourly employees
CSR/Lending Assistant/Teller
Happy State Bank
05.2012 - 05.2014
- Open business and consumer accounts
- Process and decision loan applications
- Provide quality customer service to customers and co-workers
- Process deposits, including large commercial deposits, night and mail deposits, and loan payments
- Monitor cash for detection of counterfeit money
Education
General Studies -
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX01.2008
High School Diploma -
Silverton ISD
Silverton, TX05.2005
Skills
- Budgets and forecasting
- Product tracking
- Supply chain planning
- Demand forecasting
- Price negotiation
- Payment tracking systems
- Account reconciliation
- Month-end documentation
- Proficient in: SAP, CAMS, Enovia, Bedvue, and OnBase
Additional Information
Certified Notary
References
Upon Request
Timeline
Supply Chain Procurement Professional
Bell Textron
11.2024 - Current
Accounting Clerk
Amarillo Gear Service, LLC
11.2018 - 07.2022
Accounting Clerk
The Hudson Company
01.2018 - 12.2018
Purchasing
Amarillo Gear Services
03.2016 - 02.2018
Accounting Clerk
Atlas/D&R Underground
05.2014 - 12.2015
CSR/Lending Assistant/Teller
Happy State Bank
05.2012 - 05.2014
General Studies -
West Texas A&M University
High School Diploma -
Silverton ISD
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