Detail-oriented professional promoting expertise in supply chain planning. Confident Procurement Specialist knowledgeable in managing vendor relations, tracking products and the methods needed to obtain the best pricing.
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Octavis Porter
Lithia Springs,GA
Summary
Overview
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Grant Manufacturing & Machine
Procurement Specialist
01.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Researched and identified potential new suppliers to increase vendor base.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
Grant Manufacturing
Assistant Procurement Analyst
01.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
- Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on logistics, hardware and software needs.
- Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations.
- Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.
Education
Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA
MBA from Information Technology
05.2022
University Overview
Albany State University Albany, GA
Master of Science from Marketing
05.2016
University Overview
Skills
- Purchasing
- Administering Databases
- Operational Efficiency
- Supplier Selection
- Procurement management
- Scheduling and logistics
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Grant Manufacturing & Machine
01.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant Procurement Analyst
Grant Manufacturing
01.2021 - 01.2022
Kennesaw State University
MBA from Information Technology
Albany State University
Master of Science from Marketing
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