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NATALIE SLIFER

Ruskin,FL

Summary

Qualified Senior Buyer with a proven track record in managing all aspects of the procurement process. Skilled in researching suppliers, requesting bids, analyzing quotes, planning purchases and overseeing documentation of purchase orders to finalize purchasing decisions. Talented in maintaining excellent professional relationships with key suppliers.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Commodity Manager/Buyer

FS Elliott Inc LLC
Export, PA
02.2019 - Current
  • Create and process purchase orders from suggested daily MRP Main commodity buyer for: Impellers, Electrical components, castings, heaters and filters, silencers, turbines, rotors, tubing, plate and bar stock.
  • Prepare and issue RFQ’s from Customer Service, Sales and Aftermarket requests.
  • Implemented and ran VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) and ASB within warehouse and shop floor.
  • Create and submit purchase orders from Project Engineer PRL’s.
  • Review, investigate and close DMR’s (Debit memo requests) and NCR’s (Non-conformance Reports)
  • Manage Suppliers.
  • Manage Inventory turns.
  • Expedite purchase orders as needed monthly.
  • Read and understand drawings, D-Specs and BOM’s.
  • Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.

Purchasing Specialist

Holtec Manufacturing Division
Turtle Creek, PA
02.2018 - 10.2019
  • Create and process purchase orders based off submitted and approved purchase requests from management throughout the company using Vantage System and/or Paradox all safety categories from NITS to ITS-A.
  • Prepare and issue RFQ’s from BOM’s and drawings on projects.
  • Ensure necessary approvals and signatures on purchase orders then submitting to vendors.
  • Cross referencing packing slips against purchase orders in Vantage system.
  • Inputting invoice information in IPS system according to receipt and inspection.
  • Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.

Head Inventory Control Specialist/Procurement

De La Torre Orthotics and Prosthetics
Blawnox, PA
02.2010 - 02.2018
  • Created, processed, and tracked daily purchases for 8 offices, hospital (closets), and special orders.
  • Created monthly reporting for approximately 30 locations on products purchased, utilized, and sold.
  • Maintained daily reporting for outside locations for all products dispensed daily to patients.
  • Negotiated product pricing and shipping costs with approximately 200 vendors.
  • Coordinated both on-site and off-site location audits on stock inventory supplied to patients.
  • Coordinated and monitored inventory reductions for all locations.
  • Authorized and approved all company purchases.
  • Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.
  • Requisitioned materials to restock inventory and obtain goods for custom brace production.

AR, Department Specialist

Cash-Flow Enhancement Group
Allison Park, PA
01.2006 - 02.2010
  • Maintained daily reports for customers to track account balances and due dates.
  • Proactively contacted customers prior to their scheduled due date for invoice remittance.
  • Performed follow-up calls for past due invoices and established payment schedules.
  • Annotated all customer files at the conclusion of follow-up calls.

Customer Service Representative

Dymax Corporation
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • Created product information and sent out to potential and existing customers.
  • Created and maintained customer files via internal system.
  • Processed customer repair requests and complaints.
  • Completed order entry and invoicing for customers sales.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.

Office Manager

Eagle Rock Products
Ford City, PA
01.1994 - 06.2001
  • Executed overall HR and payroll processes and procedures for 8 employees.
  • Completed unemployment and worker’s compensation filings as according to state laws.
  • Created customer purchase orders, processed A/R, and prepared invoicing for all customers.
  • Documented customer complaints, performed necessary follow-up with customers and management.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.

Education

Associate Degree - Business Administrative

Duff’s Business Institute
1994

Skills

  • Document preparation
  • Strategic planning
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Account management
  • Procurement expertise
  • Requests for information
  • Basic math
  • Written Communication
  • Multitasking abilities

Timeline

Commodity Manager/Buyer

FS Elliott Inc LLC
02.2019 - Current

Purchasing Specialist

Holtec Manufacturing Division
02.2018 - 10.2019

Head Inventory Control Specialist/Procurement

De La Torre Orthotics and Prosthetics
02.2010 - 02.2018

AR, Department Specialist

Cash-Flow Enhancement Group
01.2006 - 02.2010

Customer Service Representative

Dymax Corporation
01.2002 - 01.2006

Office Manager

Eagle Rock Products
01.1994 - 06.2001

Associate Degree - Business Administrative

Duff’s Business Institute

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