La'Tonya Paige
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Communicative Purchasing Agent with 16year background in procurement, evaluating material quality and securing services of suppliers and manufacturers. Consistently maintains accurate sales and purchasing reports for forecasting and cost tracking. Energetic and hardworking individual with high attention to detail and purchasing budget drafting capabilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility Purchasing Agent
Kraton Chemical Company
Jacksonville, FL
09.2008 - Current
- Analyzed purchase requisitions, determined appropriate vendors, negotiated contracts, and tracked orders.
- Developed and implemented purchasing policies and procedures.
- Researched and evaluated suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and payment terms.
- Negotiated pricing with vendors to obtain the best prices for goods or services.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure materials were purchased in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases including item descriptions, quantities ordered and received.
- Maintained vendor relationships by providing detailed information regarding product specifications or requirements.
- Prepared periodic reports detailing purchase activity as requested by management.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to procurement activities.
- Worked closely with accounting department to resolve any billing issues with vendors.
- Negotiated, renegotiated and administered contracts with suppliers and vendors.
- Drafted contract agreements and other documentation to streamline daily operations.
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
- Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
Corporate Procurement Specialist
Arizona Chemical Company
Jacksonville, FL
09.2006 - 08.2008
- Analyzed market trends to identify new sources of supply that would benefit the organization's bottom line.
- Reviewed and evaluated potential vendors for corporate procurement needs.
- Coordinated with internal departments on procurement activities such as planning, budgeting, forecasting.
- Entered order details into system and inputted updates accordingly using SAP.
- Provided guidance on regulatory requirements to stakeholders across the organization.
- Collaborated with internal teams to develop strategies for achieving compliance objectives.
Education
Associate of Science - Supply Chain Management
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL12-2023
Skills
- Pricing Structures
- Contracts
- Supplier Proformance
- Scheduling
Certification
- Technical Certification| Logistics and Transportation Specialist 2003
- Humanscale -Ergonomic Workplace Certificate -2018
Accomplishments
- Make a Positive Difference Award| 2019
- Make a Positive Difference Award| 2016
- Arizona Chemical Star Award | Mentorship 2015
Affiliations
- 55K Wolfson Challenge 2023
- United Way of Northeast Florida- Campaign & Outreach Services
- Volunteer | Feeding Northeast Florida 2023-2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Facility Purchasing Agent
Kraton Chemical Company
09.2008 - Current
Corporate Procurement Specialist
Arizona Chemical Company
09.2006 - 08.2008
Associate of Science - Supply Chain Management
Florida State College At Jacksonville
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