Michelle Ritchie
Norwalk,CA
Summary
Objective
I am looking for a career opportunity where I can utilize my experience in refining, my attention to detail and my analytical ability to get to the root cause of any issues that may arise in a project.
Profile
I have over 8 years of professional experience in all aspects of field support in procurement and billing. Professionally efficient, self-starter, highly analytical, highly motivated and extremely detail oriented with strong communication and organizational skills. Dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication and planning abilities. Exceptional leader skilled at reducing costs and increasing department efficiency. Accomplished Purchasing Manager with history of overseeing procurement operations. Strategic planner offering demonstrated track record and core strengths in key relationship management and inventory management coupled with persuasive contract negotiation skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Timec R.S.C.
01.2015 - Current
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Used [Software] to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements.
- Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost saving opportunities.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Identified and targeted critical procurement issues, saving over $[Amount].
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Third-party billing
Skills
- Reporting Knowledge
- Profit and Loss Understanding
- Procurement Expertise
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Managing of incurred tracking Planned vs Actual directly with Procurement capturing all pricing of materials and 3rd party Vendors All projects cradle to grave
- Responsible for tracking all equipment and cost for Turnaround and Maintenance (simultaneously)
- Microsoft Excel
- SAP Software
- Ariba (Chevron Refinery Billing System)
- Smart by GEP (Chevron Refinery Billing System)
- Employee training - secializes in training and development of employees
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Timec R.S.C.
01.2015 - Current
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