Purchasing professional prepared for high-impact roles in procurement and supply chain management. Proven ability to optimize purchasing strategies and ensure cost-effective procurement. Highly collaborative with focus on achieving results and adapting to dynamic needs. Skilled in vendor negotiations and inventory management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Analyst
Medimpact Healthcare Systems Inc
11.2023 - 06.2025
Performing vendor validation and setting up Client and Broker's in Oracle EBS.
Reconciling monthly cell phone and credit card bills.
Assisting with sourcing activities, including drafting RFPs and comparing proposals.
Support team with a large volume of Purchase Orders.
Identified cost-saving opportunities with thorough analysis of market trends and supplier capabilities, achieving significant budget reductions.
Sorted, renamed, and categorize 60,000+ contacts.
Managed and tracked Invoice hold resolution & AP hold requests.
Led vendor onboarding initiatives to ensure seamless integration of new suppliers into established procurement processes.
Buyer
Bee International
02.2023 - 11.2023
Managing and optimizing purchasing processes by meticulously maintaining and updating purchasing orders, systems, and documentation, ensuring seamless workflow and accurate record-keeping.
Demonstrating exceptional organizational skills in efficiently organizing product information and diligently tracking back orders within Business Central, facilitating timely procurement and minimizing disruptions.
Achieving cost savings and upheld quality standards by strategically sourcing materials from suppliers at the lowest cost while prioritizing considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.
Monitoring market trends, conducted vendor interviews, and provided insightful recommendations for sources of supply, enhancing the company's competitive edge and adaptability.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and market demands.
Buyer
Taylor Guitars
03.2022 - 01.2023
Executed precise procurement operations within the SYSPRO system using the 2-bin inventory management approach, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing production interruptions.
Cultivated and nurtured a robust vendor network, fostering lasting relationships that positively impacted supply chain efficiency and reliability.
Managed product quality by proficiently orchestrating the return and negotiation processes for defective items, resulting in a streamlined return process and reduced downtime.
Sourced a diverse array of products through meticulous market research and adeptly solicited competitive quotes from multiple suppliers, driving cost savings and enhancing competitiveness.
Participating in supplier calls to define component deliveries, meeting scheduled production dates.
Strategic Buyer
Fox Factory
10.2018 - 03.2022
Strategically manage the procurement of production parts, ensuring seamless order placement and supply for multiple facilities.
Utilize expertise in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) and Advanced Supply Chain Planning (ASCP) to optimize supply chain operations.
Weekly orchestration of order placement, efficiently aligning with production requirements to meet diverse facility demands.
Administer order adjustments, cancellations, and rescheduling initiatives, maintaining harmonious communication channels.
Maintaining and developing supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost, and quality.
Forecasting components for finished goods before and after order placement to ensure timely delivery.
Initiated and executed a project to clear up a 1.2 million dollar back log.
Dispatcher
Alarm Relay, Watch light Inc.
08.2017 - 10.2018
Managed the dispatching of residential and commercial alarms, ensuring timely response to critical security incidents.
Demonstrated exceptional proficiency in data entry for both new and existing customers, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in accordance with company protocols.
Leveraged expert knowledge of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to streamline customer interactions and enhance overall service delivery.
Managed high call volumes across multiple lines, adeptly handling both incoming and outgoing calls with unwavering professionalism.
Answered customer requests with information about product availability, shipping information and status updates.
Customer Service Representative
Appliance Part Supplier
07.2016 - 08.2017
Managed and updated comprehensive order records utilizing both physical and electronic database systems, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of essential information.
Conducted routine and meticulous inventories of materials on the warehouse floor, optimizing stock organization and enhancing overall inventory management processes.
Responded promptly and informatively to diverse customer inquiries, providing details regarding product availability, shipping particulars, and real-time order statuses.
Oversaw the seamless flow, strategic storage, and efficient fulfillment of orders, contributing to the enhancement of order processing efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Strategically categorized incoming cargo based on account numbers and intended destinations, streamlining distribution processes and facilitating accurate order deliveries.
Manager
Round Table
01.2015 - 07.2016
Supervised daily operations, ensuring optimal efficiency and adherence to quality standards.
Demonstrated strong attention to detail by meticulously counting drawers during both morning and evening shifts, maintaining accurate financial records.
Orchestrated seamless execution of daily tasks and special assignments, consistently upholding high standards of efficiency and quality.
Provided comprehensive training to team members, imparting expertise in task execution and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Directed and guided employees, optimizing their performance in alignment with organizational objectives.
Senior Data Engineer at MedImpact (MedImpact Healthcare Systems Company - US)Senior Data Engineer at MedImpact (MedImpact Healthcare Systems Company - US)