Michelle Gray
Salisbury,MA
Summary
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.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Operational Buyer Indirect III
Lonza Biologics
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Managed 1M supply budget efficiently.
- Supported data entry and maintenance of procurement databases for tracking purposes.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
Buyer
UFP Technologies
06.2021 - 11.2024
- Reduced costs by 13% via strategic negotiations
- Streamlined vendor contracts
- Sourced material from 50+ vendors
- Increased on time delivery through vendor management
Buyer
Bioprocure
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Negotiated pricing and terms with suppliers to enhance cost efficiency.
- Analyzed market trends to identify potential sourcing opportunities.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for optimal service delivery.
- Achieved cost savings by identifying opportunities for consolidation and bulk purchasing across departments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA11-2018
Skills
- Manufacturing support
- Purchase order management
- Relationship building
- Multi-tasking strength
- Verbal and written communication
- Strategic sourcing
- Forecasting
- Vendor relations
- Delivery management
- Procurement procedures
- Attention to detail
- MRP
Timeline
Operational Buyer Indirect III
Lonza Biologics
03.2025 - 10.2025
Buyer
UFP Technologies
06.2021 - 11.2024
Buyer
Bioprocure
05.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Lesley University