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Nicole Hairston

Hackensack

Summary

An established detailed-oriented procurement buyer with over 20 years’ purchasing, accounts payable and order entry experience, the last 5+ years focused on the procurement of electronic warfare components for Space and Airborne Systems for the defense industry. Ability to multi-task and perform effectively in an adaptable, rapid paced, changing environment. Effectively manage job responsibilities with minimal supervision and collaborate/build relationships across the organization in a virtual or in person environment. Exceptional customer service skills.

Experienced with procurement strategies, supplier management, and contract negotiation. Utilizes analytical thinking and market research to secure favorable terms. Track record of maintaining high standards in vendor selection and quality control.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

PROCUREMENT BUYER

L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES
07.2024 - 03.2025
  • Source vendors of materials, equipment or supplies to determine product availability and terms of sales.
  • Prepare and process requisitions, purchase orders and payments via P-Card (credit card) for materials and equipment.
  • Coordinate supply chain planning with delivery, engineering, and programming teams ensuring accuracy of purchase orders.
  • Reconcile 75+ purchasing credit card statement meeting monthly deadline.
  • Knowledge and understanding of all phases of sourcing and procurement implementation (FAR/DFAR/ITAR/DPAS/TINA).
  • Establish strong customer relationships with vendors throughout the US.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills – able to take on multiple priorities simultaneously and meet team performance cadence.


PROCUREMENT ANALYST (BILLING)

L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES
07.2019 - 06.2024
  • Maintained strict confidentiality with all personal data as per company guidelines.
  • Solely responsible for invoice/billing (PeopleSoft) correction providing buyer assistance for the entire Clifton office location.
  • Provide support and instruction for the Van Nuys office location regarding problem solving and invoice correction.
  • Create weekly and bi-weekly reports (Microsoft Office, Tableau) for purchase orders that fall within 2-Way, 3-Way, Match Exception, UEL, Manual Exception, Suspense and the ERS (electronic invoice submission) categories.
  • Work collectively with the Palm Beach FL accounting team to resolve priority supplier account and payment correction.
  • Attend weekly conference calls with senior directors and corporate headquarters about invoice-related issues that require assistance from senior staff in our accounts payable department.
  • Evaluated aging reports to identify members to be included in monthly outbound collection calls.
  • Trained team members on internal billing procedures, fostering a collaborative work environment for continuous improvement.
  • Conducted regular account reconciliations to verify invoice accuracy, resulting in reduced disputes and improved cash flow management.
  • Enhanced supplier satisfaction with timely and accurate billing information, resolving disputes promptly and professionally.

BUYER 1

SGS CONSULTING for HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Expedited shipment requests and ship dates with suppliers.
  • Resolve purchase-related problems and make recommendations for improvement.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Hired as a permanent employee with HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES.

BUYER SPECIALIST

INDOTRONIX for VERIZON WIRELESS
03.2017 - 12.2018
  • Serve as primary interface and escalation point of contact with sourcing and third-party vendors in support of all Purchase Orders (PO’s) for Real Estate and New Construction.
  • Create, track and manage POs in multiple (PeopleSoft, SAP, ARIBA) financial systems
  • Obtain validation and approvals to process Network Assurance vendor and expense invoices.
  • Manage and track invoices against the POs and communicate with Buyer/Vendor to resolve any mismatches and funding issues.
  • Administered purchase order processes and placed orders as requested, streamlining ordering process and receipt organization for future reference.
  • Prepared periodic purchasing and supply reports, verifying supply.

BILLING & ORDER SUPPORT REP

RICOH AMERICAS
08.2015 - 09.2016
  • Responsible for billing of purchases, leases, supplies, time & materials for federal designated customer’s i.e. Air Force One, Lockheed Martin, NASA, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, Smithsonian Institute.
  • Verified and process payments, debits, credits, manual invoices.
  • Maintained and created spreadsheets, weekly daily logs for billing and reports, and invoices using Microsoft Excel.

Education

BBA -

MERCY COLLEGE
Dobbs Ferry, NY

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AXIA COLLEGE
01.2006

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NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
01.1991

Skills

  • Supplier relationship management
  • E-procurement systems
  • Cost analysis
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Relationship building
  • Purchase order management
  • Pricing negotiations
  • Continuous process improvements
  • Recordkeeping skills
  • Purchasing strategies

Timeline

PROCUREMENT BUYER

L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES
07.2024 - 03.2025

PROCUREMENT ANALYST (BILLING)

L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES
07.2019 - 06.2024

BUYER 1

SGS CONSULTING for HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES
01.2019 - 06.2019

BUYER SPECIALIST

INDOTRONIX for VERIZON WIRELESS
03.2017 - 12.2018

BILLING & ORDER SUPPORT REP

RICOH AMERICAS
08.2015 - 09.2016

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AXIA COLLEGE

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NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

BBA -

MERCY COLLEGE

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