Mary Groveman
Moscow Mills,USA
Summary
Versatile materials buyer and operations administration manager with years of experience in both positions. Proven track record of negotiating favorable pricing, minimizing redundant purchases, eliminating unnecessary materials, resulting in significant cost reductions. Skilled in utilizing SAP/Ariba systems and training staff, with a focus on optimizing operational efficiency and resolving supply chain issues to ensure seamless production.
Results-driven materials buyer and operations manager skilled in vendor management and cost analysis. Successfully minimized redundant purchases leading to significant savings and enhanced procurement processes in a large manufacturing environment. Adept at utilizing SAP/Ariba systems to train staff and streamline operations for optimal performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Buyer
Aramark
Wentzville, US
01.2022 - 09.2025
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers, negotiating pricing terms that resulted in 10%-20% savings for employer and client
- Managed the procurement of materials and supplies for normal maintenance and emergency repairs of client 5 million square foot manufacturing facility
- Minimized redundant materials and eliminated several unnecessary materials from being purchased saving client @ $50k
- Identified cost-saving opportunities for client resulting in plant wide reduction of waste management costs
- Utilized SAP/Ariba purchasing systems to procure materials and trained client employees on effective program use
- Maintained accurate purchase order records to ensure efficient procurement processes
- Resolved supply chain issues and disputes with the client receiving/storeroom to maintain production schedules
- Researched and recommended capital equipment purchases, considering factors such as price, warranty terms, maintenance support, and overall value proposition
Operations Administration Manager
Aramark
Wentzville, US
08.2021 - 09.2025
- Designed and implemented filing systems that improved document retrieval efficiency
- Managed multiple calendars efficiently to schedule meetings and appointments without conflicts
- Served as a point of contact between executives/employees/vendors/clients ensuring effective communication flow
- Handled confidential information with utmost discretion and maintained strict confidentiality protocols
- Coordinated facilities maintenance requests to resolve issues promptly and minimize downtime
- Developed and implemented efficient filing systems to ensure easy retrieval of documents
- Created and enforced office policies and procedures to streamline operations
- Provided administrative support to multiple departments, managing competing priorities effectively
- Maintained office supplies inventory by anticipating needs and placing orders in a timely manner
Education
Bachelor's - Biology-Paramedic
Burlington County College
Pemberton, NJSkills
- SAP/ARIBA (3 years)
- Procurement
- Vendor management
- Contract negotiation
- Negotiation tactics
- Cost analysis
- Financial analysis
- Supply chain management
- Logistics inventory management
- Inventory control
- Forecasting
- Lean Six Sigma (4 years)
- Process improvement
- Root cause analysis
- Quality improvement
- Safety regulations
- Purchasingety management
- OSHA
- Manufacturing company experience
- Vendor management
- Supervisory experience
- New hire training
- Project Management (4 years)
- Data analysis skills
- Analytical skills
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Strategic partnerships
- Supplier transportation
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Manufacturing
- Supervisory experience
- Purchasing
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Materials Buyer
Aramark
01.2022 - 09.2025
Operations Administration Manager
Aramark
08.2021 - 09.2025
Bachelor's - Biology-Paramedic
Burlington County College