Rachel Kulis
Flushing,MI
Summary
To obtain a position in a progressive company where I will be continuously challenged and my experience and knowledge will be utilized to contribute to the organization's success
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
CECO Environmental
Lennon, MI
04.2019 - Current
- Purchase all material for Production and Aftermarket
- Control Purchase Orders
- Cost Savings
- Handle all Sourcing and New Vendor Set Up
Buyer
Aerotek/GM Customer Care & Aftersales
Grand Blanc, MI
05.2016 - 11.2018
- Issued Request for Quote's to suppliers & Control Purchase Orders
- Focused on contracting parts to meet launch requirements
- Worked with suppliers on pricing and packaging issues
- Worked on Cost Savings on Packaging Costs
- Handled Sourcing for Past Model Parts
- Worked with Engineers on part number changes and Engineering issues
Assistant Project Manager
ServPro
Flint, MI
12.2010 - 05.2016
- Worked with customers and insurance companies on insurance claims
- Scheduled Appointments for Water Technicians and Project Managers
- Daily meetings with Project Managers and Water Technicians to get updates on job status
- Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable
Buyer
Washington Group/GM Customer Care & Aftersales
Swartz Creek, MI
04.2005 - 03.2008
- Purchased all Materials for Building Maintenance
- Ordered all Items for Crib Stock
- Controlled Purchase Orders
- Developed and utilized qualified suppliers
- Cost Savings
Technical Buyer
United Solar Ovonic
Auburn Hills, MI
04.2004 - 04.2005
- Use of Kanban Board Ordering System
- Developed and utilized qualified suppliers
- Controlled Purchase Orders
- Contacted suppliers for pricing/availability
- Cost Savings
Assistant Buyer
Troy Design/GM Customer Care & Aftersales
Grand Blanc, MI
10.1998 - 04.2004
- Developed and utilized qualified suppliers
- Monitored and controlled program timing
- Controlled purchase orders
- Cost Savings
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Northwood University
Midland, MISkills
- I am a highly motivated team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills In addition, I have the ability to work with Technical Staff and Upper Management I take pride in the fact that I am very well organized, trustworthy, dedicated and reliable
- SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Quickbooks, Global Edge, Dynamics 365, SAP, Xactimate, Xactanalysis, Alacrity, GPS (Global Purchasing System), Windows, Great Plains, QuickBooks
- Supply Chain
- Ordering and purchasing
- Price negotiations
- Supply chain management
- Process Improvement
- Pricing
- Materials sourcing
- Multi-tasking strength
- Purchase order management
- Supplier relationship management
- Inventory monitoring
- Demand forecasting
- Purchasing expertise
- Purchasing strategies
- Resourcefulness
- Supplier sourcing
- Procurement planning
Section name
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
CECO Environmental
04.2019 - Current
Buyer
Aerotek/GM Customer Care & Aftersales
05.2016 - 11.2018
Assistant Project Manager
ServPro
12.2010 - 05.2016
Buyer
Washington Group/GM Customer Care & Aftersales
04.2005 - 03.2008
Technical Buyer
United Solar Ovonic
04.2004 - 04.2005
Assistant Buyer
Troy Design/GM Customer Care & Aftersales
10.1998 - 04.2004
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Northwood University