Michelle Miller
Purchasing Agent
Kent,WA
Summary
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. Well-qualified Sourcing Specialist with 20+ years in the construction / floorcovering industry. Expert in vendor relations, contract negotiation and price structuring. Works with management to improve item quality and sourcing procedures.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Purchasing Agent
T&A Supply Company
Kent, WA
05.2006 - Current
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
- Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Reviewed order updates to identify best practices aligned with corporate goals.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Computed and created purchase orders in Gartman system to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Recommended metrics for product availability, costs and delivery to advance business objectives.
- Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Adjusted procedures as needed to maximize department effectiveness.
Floorcovering Installer
Bren's Floorcovering
Eatonville, Washington
02.2004 - 04.2006
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
- Maintained relationships with customers to better understand needs and uphold standards of service.
- Utilized knowledge of carpentry and general construction to complete attractive finish work.
- Maintained schedule of appointments with eye for both quality and speed of service.
- Installed complete systems at new residential and business construction sites.
- Calculated materials and time needed for each job.
- Inspected installations to check for functionality and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
Scheduling Coordinator /Purchasing Agent
Superfloors
Kent, WA
06.2001 - 11.2004
- Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.
- Set up [Type] appointments with customers.
- Coordinated materials supply with vendors to maintain efficient operations and meet schedule deadlines.
- Conferred with managers, sales teams and engineering personnel to revise plans and achieve demanding targets.
- Developed and implemented scheduling policies.
- Checked prices and calculated totals for accurate invoice processing.
- Realigned production schedules to factor in changing conditions such as materials shortages and evolving designs.
Education
GED -
Renton Senior High School
Renton, WA 09.1984 - 06.1988
Skills
Procurement
Pricing structures
Budgeting
Documentation skills
Purchasing
Vendor relations
MS Office
Customer service
Basic math
Multitasking abilities
Flexible & Adaptable
Responsible
Organization and Time management
Timeline
Senior Purchasing Agent
T&A Supply Company
05.2006 - Current
Floorcovering Installer
Bren's Floorcovering
02.2004 - 04.2006
Scheduling Coordinator /Purchasing Agent
Superfloors
06.2001 - 11.2004
GED -
Renton Senior High School
09.1984 - 06.1988