LA VONDA J. WALL
Arlington,Texas
Summary
Seasoned Buyer bringing in-depth retail and professional experience in diverse environments. First-rate planner, manager and communicator highly trained in purchasing and supply chain management. Proficient in managing purchasing needs in high-volume retail operations. Skilled research and forecasting abilities with strengths in communication and key relationship management.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Buyer position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operational Buyer
Airbus Helicopters
Grand Prairie, TX
03.2017 - Current
- • On time issuing of PO’s.. • Check acknowledgment and signed purchase orders and put the data in SAP. • Document all SBA (Small Business Administration) documents into SAP • Supervision of delivery dates and performs necessary changes. • Changing and cancellation of existing PO ́s if vital. • Documentation of changes and status in SAP. • Front line contact for contract issues. • Responsible for daily contacts with vendor issues to resolve problems, expedite parts and assure timely deliveries. • Manage the internal customer issues, concerns and complaints. • Request material returns authorization (RTV). • Reporting of missing parts towards internal customers. • Analysis of OTD (on time delivery). .• Responsible for SBA documentation collection
- Developed and improved account relationships.
Procurement Specialist
Christus Health
Irving, Texas
03.2013 - 03.2017
- Performed data entry of 50 to 100 PO's daily and supplier confirmations per day
- Back order updates/ discontinued items replacements, updates
- Processed Capital/Blanket/ orders
- Expedited orders / Returns for facilities
- Trained new employees to the Dept daily task
- Special orders, Proposals, Quotes, contract compliance
- Worked RNI report/ Received Not Invoiced
- Worked with A/P to get past due invoices resolved and cleared/ credits issued
- Vendor contact daily on pricing/ discrepancies.
Purchasing / Buyer
STEELCASE, INC
Grand Prairie, Texas
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Performed data entry of 50 to 100 PO's daily and supplier confirmations per day
- Purchase parts for inventory and production lines, purchased wood, metal, electrical, fabrics, all parts needed for office furniture, credenzas, chairs, various materials
- Performed timely submission and follow-up of purchase orders of up to $70,000 per time, monitoring and minimizing discrepancies
- Provided support for in-house accounting functions, pricing, reconciliation and credit and debit memo clarifications
- Performed monitoring and resolution of discrepancies on past-due reports of 15+ per day
- Vendor negotiations of price and quantity of material,
- Inventory control, MRP, Delivery inspection of material upon delivery.
Education
Diploma - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
TARRANT COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Medical Billing and Coding - undefined
Medvance Institute
Skills
- PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
- MS Office, ADP, MFG PRO, MACOLA, Practice Management Software: Medi Soft, Medical Manager
- McKesson, Proficient in Mircrosoft Excel and Word
- Med Assets, Med Tech
- Supplier Relations
- Invoice Payment Authorization
- Return Merchandise Authorization
Timeline
Operational Buyer
Airbus Helicopters
03.2017 - Current
Procurement Specialist
Christus Health
03.2013 - 03.2017
Purchasing / Buyer
STEELCASE, INC
01.2008 - 01.2012
Diploma - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
TARRANT COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Medical Billing and Coding - undefined
Medvance Institute
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