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Mary Lehre

Summary

Dynamic Purchasing Agent with proven success at Sault Ste. Marie Tribe Of Chippewa Indians, enhancing procurement efficiency and achieving significant cost savings through expert negotiation and strategic vendor management. Adept at fostering teamwork and maintaining meticulous documentation, ensuring compliance and timely delivery of materials to support organizational growth.


Finance professional equipped to deliver accurate financial records and support business operations. Known for collaborating effectively with teams and consistently meeting deadlines. Adept at utilizing accounting software and Excel, with keen eye for detail and commitment to accuracy.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Agent

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe Of Chippewa Indians
08.2005 - Current
  • Facilitated smooth operations through accurate tracking of purchase orders, proof of deliveries, invoices, and payments.
  • Create RFP bid packets and solicit acceptable contractors.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Ensured timely delivery of materials through effective planning and coordination with suppliers.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Streamlined purchasing processes for increased efficiency and reduced operational costs.
  • Established strong rapport with vendors resulting in improved payment terms without compromising quality or service levels.
  • Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and securing favorable.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers to ensure best pricing and terms.
  • Enhanced negotiation strategies led to significant cost savings on bulk purchases.
  • Ensured compliance with both internal policies and external regulations through meticulous documentation and audits.
  • Negotiated payment terms to improve cash flow by extending payables without compromising supplier relationships.
  • Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
  • Maintained documentation for all purchases.
  • Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.
  • Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.

Accounting Clerk

Kewadin Casino
11.2001 - 08.2005
  • Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
  • Audit gaming activities of all five casino locations.
  • Daily journal entries of budget centers in accounting software program.
  • Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
  • Facilitated timely month-end closing activities by completing accurate journal entries and account adjustments.
  • Collaborated with other accounting clerks to maintain a cohesive and supportive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries related to invoices, payments, or account balances.
  • Supported audit preparations through meticulous documentation review and prompt response to auditor inquiries.
  • Identified and resolved internal accounting variances, promoting data accuracy.
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies promptly.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by learning new software tools and accounting practices, ensuring continued professional development and growth.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
  • Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
  • Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
  • Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.

Education

Associate of Science -

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
11-2001

High School Diploma -

Sault Ste Marie Area Public School
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
06-1994

Skills

  • Contract negotiation
  • Procurement software proficiency
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Data analysis
  • Payment processing
  • Accounting software proficiency

Timeline

Purchasing Agent

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe Of Chippewa Indians
08.2005 - Current

Accounting Clerk

Kewadin Casino
11.2001 - 08.2005

Associate of Science -

Lake Superior State University

High School Diploma -

Sault Ste Marie Area Public School

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