PAM MORTON
New Albany,Mississippi
Summary
Strategic Senior Buyer with expertise in procurement and supply chain management. Led negotiations to optimize pricing and streamline order processing, resulting in cost savings and enhanced vendor relationships. Focused on market trend analysis and effective purchasing strategies to drive operational efficiency.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Ashley Furniture
Ecru, USA
07.2023 - 02.2026
- Negotiated policies with vendors, improving order processing efficiency and strengthening supplier relationships.
- Improved the ordering process by setting min/max levels based on historical data and forecasts.
- Created purchase orders through AshleySupplier.com, ensuring timely material procurement for uninterrupted operations.
- Analyzed Excel reports to identify shortages, enabling precise determination of purchase orders.
- Collaborated with suppliers to evaluate operations and resolve quality concerns, enhancing product reliability.
- Participated in new-release meetings to secure availability of part volumes for product launches.
- Resolved invoice discrepancies in the Approver system for accurate billing.
Purchasing Specialist
Diversity Vuteq
New Albany, USA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversaw vendor purchase order process, including dispatch, delivery, and invoicing, ensuring seamless orders and deliveries through effective communication and strong vendor relationships.
- Negotiated vendor policies and procedures to secure optimal pricing and ensure consistent availability.
- Streamlined ordering process by setting min/max levels based on historical data and forecasts, optimizing inventory management.
- Verified deliveries and resolved discrepancies between orders and shipments to maintain accuracy in inventory.
- Assessed supplier changes and addressed quality issues through direct meetings.
- Maintained detailed Excel spreadsheets for buying trends and inventory usage, ensuring adequate coverage during mandatory shutdowns.
- Actively participated in meetings leading up to shutdown periods to ensure MRO suppliers can accommodate yearly maintenance projects and upgrades.
Senior Buyer
EcoWater Systems
Ripley, USA
01.2010 - 01.2022
- Maintained responsibility for over $10 million in various products annually.
- Negotiated contracts and policies with vendors to secure optimal pricing and ensure consistent product availability.
- Collaborated with suppliers to assess changes and implement action plans that enhanced supply chain effectiveness.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies by completing and maintaining detailed Excel spreadsheets.
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
- Reviewed and evaluated proposals and contracts for compliance using knowledge of specifications and regulations, ensuring seamless purchases.
- Streamlined ordering process by implementing Kanban systems, delivering quality products more efficiently.
Junior Buyer/MRO Buyer, Buyer
Philips Lighting
Tupelo, USA
01.1995 - 01.2010
Skills
- Supply chain management
- MRP
- ERP Systems
- JD Edwards
- Vendor management
- Epicor
- Infor
- Data Analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
Certified Purchasing Manager, Institute of Supply Management, 01/01/09, Lifetime Certification
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Ashley Furniture
07.2023 - 02.2026
Purchasing Specialist
Diversity Vuteq
01.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Buyer
EcoWater Systems
01.2010 - 01.2022
Junior Buyer/MRO Buyer, Buyer
Philips Lighting
01.1995 - 01.2010