MICHELLE BATEMAN
SAN JOSE,CA
Summary
Proactive Purchaser with 11 years of experience handling detailed purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Excellent conflict management, negotiation and supplier relationship management talents. Articulate, responsible and have a strong eye for detail. Resourceful Purchaser efficiently negotiates with vendors to process and create purchase orders to meet supply and demand. Collaborates with buyers to address evolving marketplace needs. Functions under minimal supervision but also excels in team environments to attain sales goals and fulfill customer requests. Reliable Purchaser with a commitment toward strengthening and maintaining vendor relations. Accomplished in material resource planning and ERP procedures. Motivated, driven and dedicated to meeting corporate deadlines. Diligent Purchaser regularly maintains inventory to meet vendor product supply requirements and properly fulfill orders. Maintains market awareness by communicating customer needs with buyer and sales teams. Liaises with buyer to determine specialty order pricing and out-of-stock item estimated delivery and freight costs to meet customer expectations. Detail-oriented professional with strong background in purchasing, vendor management and inventory control. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities and developing and executing strategies to maximize sales and profits. Considered valuable asset to any team. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchaser
Windstar Windows & Doors
06.2013 - Current
- Negotiated with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
- Prepared purchase orders using ERP systems, ensuring accurate data entry and timely communication with suppliers.
- Managed the procurement process from requisition to payment, ensuring timely deliveries and accurate invoicing.
- Checked items received against items ordered by verifying receipts.
- Maintained and reviewed computerized records of items purchased and costs associated with purchases.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Implemented a centralized purchasing system, increasing efficiency and reducing redundancies.
- Reduced order processing time by streamlining purchasing processes and documentation.
- Conducted market research for alternative suppliers, leading to increased competition and improved pricing negotiations.
- Improved supplier relationships, resulting in better product quality and delivery times.
- Researched suppliers based on availability, quality, selection, and price.
- Evaluated vendor performance, ensuring compliance with company standards and expectations.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Developed strategic sourcing plans to identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
- Worked closely with Quality Assurance team to address any non-conforming materials provided by suppliers.
Scheduler
Viking Door & Window
01.2010 - 06.2013
- Reduced scheduling conflicts and ensured timely execution of tasks through proactive rescheduling and resource allocation adjustments.
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through diligent scheduling coordination, ensuring all deliverables were met within agreed timeframes.
- Consistently met deadlines by effectively allocating resources, tracking progress, and making necessary adjustments to schedules as needed.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Facilitated smooth handovers between shifts by creating comprehensive documentation of completed tasks and pending items for follow-up action.
- Identified best practices within the scheduling function, sharing these insights across teams to drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Enhanced team productivity by maintaining clear communication channels and providing regular updates on project progress.
Education
No Degree - Police Dispatch
South Bay Public Safety Academy
San Jose, CA04.2011
High School Diploma -
Leigh High School
San Jose, CA06.1996
Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Negotiation expertise
- Teamwork orientation
- Strategic Sourcing
- Vendor evaluation
- Eye for detail
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Cost Control
- Materials Planning
- Scheduling
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Order tracking
- Procurement
- New Vendor Setup
- Supplier negotiation
- Inventory Management
- Data organization
- Product sourcing
- Ordering and Purchasing
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Needs Identification
- Proficient in Quickbooks
- Inventory Control
- Merchandise Inspection
- Stock management
- Pricing negotiation
- Supplier Communication
- Vendor negotiation
- Retail knowledge
- Vendor Collaboration
- New Merchandise Presentation
- Product Quality Determination
- 10-Key Data Entry
- Merchandise Return Authorization
- Logistics Evaluation
- Market Trend Analysis
- Consumer Buying Patterns
Timeline
Purchaser
Windstar Windows & Doors
06.2013 - Current
Scheduler
Viking Door & Window
01.2010 - 06.2013
No Degree - Police Dispatch
South Bay Public Safety Academy
High School Diploma -
Leigh High School