Laura Patanella
Bohemia,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable Buyer experienced in supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on a consistent schedule. Expert background in purchasing and procurement environments. Proficient in pricing structures, supplier relations and contract negotiation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Curtiss Wright - Peerless Instruments
Farmingdale, NY
10.2022 - Current
- Reviewed purchase orders, contracts and invoices to ensure accuracy.
- Negotiated pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.
- Developed relationships with vendors to secure better prices and payment terms.
- Researched potential new suppliers in order to find the best value for goods and services.
- Coordinated activities between departments such as sales, engineering, finance and logistics.
- Maintained records of all purchases including item descriptions, costs, quantities received.
- Ensured compliance with government regulations regarding purchasing activities.
- Drafted requests for quotes from vendors for comparison shopping purposes.
- Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
- Negotiated with selected suppliers to obtain lowest unit cost.
- Evaluated quotations received from prospective suppliers to award purchase orders.
Buyer
Advanced Manufacturing Service
Ronkonkoma, NY
10.2010 - 05.2022
- Reviewed purchase orders, contracts and invoices to ensure accuracy.
- Negotiated pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability of products for customers.
- Maintained records of all purchases including item descriptions, costs, quantities received.
- Prepared bid documents for tender process management according to company's policies and procedures.
- Drafted requests for quotes from vendors for comparison shopping purposes.
- Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
- Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
- Reviewed work order demand from MRP to support company requirements.
- Resolved discrepancies in invoices and deliveries, ensuring accuracy in billing and inventory.
- Examined, selected and purchased merchandise consistent with specification requirements.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Suffolk County Comminity College
Selden, NY06-1989
Skills
- Procurement planning
- Manufacturing support
- Supplier sourcing
- Recordkeeping skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Negotiation
- Materials sourcing
- Pricing negotiations
- Purchasing expertise
- Vendor coordination
Timeline
Buyer
Curtiss Wright - Peerless Instruments
10.2022 - Current
Buyer
Advanced Manufacturing Service
10.2010 - 05.2022
Associate of Arts - Business
Suffolk County Comminity College
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