Mary Murray

Senior Purchasing Manager and Supply Chain Analyst

Prima Fleur Botanicals

Novato, CA

05.2010 - Current

Managed and optimized the procurement process through creating purchase orders, evaluating requisitions for goods and services, and seeking bid proposals.
Identified process improvement opportunities organization-wide.
Negotiated, renegotiated, and administered contracts with suppliers and vendors.
Collaborated with management to assess materials needs and look for improved options to better meet changing demand including researching ERP and MRP systems.
Maintained and reviewed computerized records of purchased items, costs and inventories with NetSuite.
Analyzed price proposals, financial reports, and other data to determine reasonable prices.
Received and reviewed department supply requisitions to place necessary orders considering budget allocation.
Sought out and assessed vendors, negotiated pricing, and finalized contracts.
Sent out vendor and supplier questionnaire for GMP audit
Supported GMP Team in organizing flow charts and implementing new processes with systems
Help design and navigate new systems using Microsoft teams and Quickbooks
Work within Scout inventory program to keep track of supplies
Formulated policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services.
Analyzed budget and cost analysis for purchasing all materials
Negotiated pricing with vendors for bulk purchases and long-term contracts.
Identified potential suppliers, evaluated them in terms of price, quality, selection, service, support and reliability.
Monitored supplier performance to ensure that all contractual obligations were met.
Oversaw the ordering process from start to finish including order tracking and expediting.
Established relationships with key vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods or services.
Managed inventory levels to minimize excess stock while ensuring availability of products.
Maintained accurate records of purchase orders, pricing information and vendor contacts.
Resolved any issues related to quality control or late shipments in a timely manner.
Prepared reports on purchasing activity for senior management review.
Analyzed market trends and recommended changes in product mix or pricing structure accordingly.
Evaluated existing procurement policies and procedures and proposed modifications as needed.
Ensured compliance with corporate policies regarding ethical business practices in the procurement process.
Reviewed requisitions for accuracy and completeness prior to issuing purchase orders or entering into contracts.
Collaborated with other departments such as operations, finance and logistics to coordinate activities related to purchasing functions.
Created new processes for streamlining the sourcing cycle times while reducing costs.
Performed detailed cost and benefit analysis before making decisions on major purchases.
Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure that all requirements are met within budget constraints.
Implemented data analytics tools for enhanced demand pattern forecasting.
Provided guidance to team members regarding effective strategies for negotiating prices with suppliers.
Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options.
Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
Cultivated new vendor relationships using dynamic communication and negotiation skills.
Selected and negotiated contracts with supply vendors to obtain top-notch pricing on materials and items.
Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to company and customers.
Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
Determined recurring business needs and maintained necessary inventory levels.
Conducted market research to determine appropriate pricing.
Created new sales and marketing strategies to drive growth.
Recruited and interviewed highly qualified candidates to fill vacancies.
Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
Maintained information database related to products and service availability, supplier capabilities and lead times.
Identified dead inventory and created solutions for excess liquidation through creative inventory management solutions.
Located vendors of materials, equipment or supplies to conduct interviews, determining product availability and terms of sales.
Analyzed market and delivery systems to determine present and future material availability.
Improved inventory turns and cycle count accuracy with aggressive and tactical buying methods.
Represented companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
Led initiative for new purchasing protocol proposal and implementation.
Settled complex new and existing agreements or statements of work, requests for information Developed financial models to analyze data and iPerformed cost-benefit analysis to evaluate project feasibility.
Provided recommendations based on data analysis results.
Created reports, presentations, and other documentation for stakeholders.
Analyzed large datasets using statistical method and software programs.
Prepared forecasts of future performance based on historical trends.
Developed strategies to optimize operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Gathered requirements from stakeholders to inform system design decisions.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams on projects related to analytics initiatives.
Designed test plans to ensure quality assurance standards were met.
Maintained accurate records of all data collected during analysis processes.
Assisted in developing a comprehensive database management system.
Documented procedures for performing tasks such as data collection and manipulation.
Utilized visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI to present findings.
Assisted in training staff on how to use analytical tools effectively.
Reviewed existing systems and processes for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
Participated in regular meetings with management to assess and address issues and identify and implement improvements.
Advised senior leaders on ways that analytics could improve decision making processes.
Performed quality assurance to assess data and validate results.
Developed actionable roadmaps for improving workflows and processes.
Utilized formulas to extract data from queries into Excel spreadsheets.
Delivered analytic support to identify high-priority opportunities and prospective clients to build pipelines.
Maintained user confidence and protected operations by keeping information confidential.
Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks.
Conducted detailed analysis on key trends and findings to summarize findings for leadership.
Synthesized multiple sources of data and large data sets to develop reports, tools and metrics.
Reported on common sources of technical issues or questions and made recommendations to product team.
Interpreted and interrelated research data to develop integrated business analysis and projections.
Developed dashboards to track productivity and expedite remediation of issues.
Identified opportunities to enhance data integrity through database structure modifications.
Aggregated and analyzed internal and external strategies to assess performance drivers and identify insights.
Validated resource requirements to develop cost estimate models.
Installed system updates to reduce security issues and address vulnerabilities.
Integrated standardized tools and templates to streamline cross-functional project management.
Carried out budget analysis tasks to predict future budget needs and control expenditures.
Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Optimized website content and promotional messaging to achieve e-commerce conversion and sales goals.
Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.
Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
Analyzed company's expenditures and developed financial models.
Hired, trained or supervised purchasing clerks and buyers.
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training
Purchased quality merchandise at lowest price
Created and calculated purchase orders to follow price quotes and reductions.
Managed relationships with suppliers, negotiated contracts and monitored compliance with agreed terms.
Identified potential risks associated with the supply chain process and developed mitigation strategies accordingly.
Coordinated cross-functional teams in order to ensure timely delivery of materials while maintaining quality standards.
Analyzed historical data related to procurement patterns in order to anticipate future needs.
Collected operations data and created spreadsheets detailing trends.
Developed and implemented strategies to improve supply chain operations efficiency.
Analyzed data from multiple sources, identified trends and provided recommendations for improvement.
Conducted detailed analysis of supply chain processes to identify areas of improvement and develop solutions.
Created reports on inventory levels, transportation costs and other KPIs related to the supply chain process.
Provided support in forecasting demand and creating action plans to meet customer requirements.
Evaluated current systems and recommended new technologies for enhanced visibility into the supply chain network.
Implemented lean Six Sigma principles to streamline operations and reduce waste throughout the entire process.
Developed dashboards to track progress against goals in order to monitor overall performance of the supply chain system.
Assisted in developing vendor scorecards that measured supplier performance against established criteria.
Performed root cause analysis when issues arose within the supply chain process or between partners.
Maintained a library of documents related to the various aspects of the supply chain system.
Reviewed invoices submitted by vendors for accuracy prior to payment being issued.
Generated ad-hoc reports as needed by stakeholders in order to provide insights into current trends or gaps in service level agreements.
Collaborated and communicated with various team members, business partners and vendors.
Maintained appropriate inventory of supplies, equipment and products.
Identified inefficiencies within supply chain and implemented strategies resulting in improved performance.
Identified product usage in business history and based minimum and maximum inventory levels on those needs.
Resolved problems and managed multiple tasks using strong planning and process management abilities.
Converted data into graphs and charts, providing insight into business operations and results.
Supported supply chain projects and initiatives to manage on-going business needs.
Compiled and analyzed data and presented updates on sales and supply chain requirements.
Played critical role in operational success of procurement, sourcing and vendor management, focusing on analyzing and troubleshooting issues and delivering speedy resolutions.
Presented findings and recommendations in meetings with supply chain leadership.
Gathered and analyzed information regarding warehousing, distribution and customs in relation to supply chain management.
Coordinated with offshore sourcing and development teams to maintain supply chain workflows and ensure project deliverable schedules.
Assisted supply chain management in meeting metrics by maintaining open lines of communication.
Implemented supplier rating system to better identify issues with supplier performance.
Developed and implemented cost-saving strategies to reduce purchasing costs.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Senior Purchasing Manager and Supply Chain Analyst

Loan and Collections Coordinator

Education

Associate of Science - Environmental Studies

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Senior Purchasing Manager and Supply Chain Analyst

Loan and Collections Coordinator

Associate of Science - Environmental Studies