Rebecca Sparkman
Brandon,FL
Summary
Obtain a position that utilizes my 30 years of Purchasing experience. Proven leader in supply chain optimization and strategic sourcing, with a track record of fostering robust supplier relationships and achieving significant cost savings at Midwest Mold Services. Skilled in ERP systems and negotiation, adept at enhancing supplier performance and inventory management to drive company growth and efficiency.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Materials Purchasing Agent
General Fasteners Company
Livonia, MI
05.2022 - Current
- Resolved disputes with suppliers promptly and professionally to maintain positive business relationships while protecting the best interests of the company.
- Reviewed purchase requisitions for accuracy before submitting them to suppliers, minimizing errors that could lead to costly delays or incorrect deliveries.
- Negotiated and settled with suppliers in regards to rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments and cancellations.
- Issued purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions in the supply chain.
- Managed inventory levels, minimizing stockouts and reducing carrying costs.
- Updated inventory to maintain appropriate levels of stock.
- Analyzed buying history and shortages to determine best method of procurement.
- Evaluated supplier performance regularly, identifying areas for improvement and fostering continuous growth in supplier relationships.
- Maintain 74 suppliers for 22 customers for multiple warehouses.
Purchasing Manager
Vantage Corporation
Livonia, MI
02.2014 - 05.2020
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
Senior Buyer
Midwest Mold Services
Roseville, MI
01.2002 - 02.2008
- Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Improved procurement efficiency by streamlining processes and optimizing supply chain management.
- Enhanced supplier performance through regular evaluations and performance improvement plans.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
- Reduced lead times by closely monitoring inventory levels and forecasting demand accurately.
Buyer
Key Plastics LLC
Plymouth, MI
06.1992 - 02.2001
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
Education
Associates - Business Management
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI04.1996
Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Vendor evaluation
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Strategic Sourcing
- ERP systems proficiency
- Supplier negotiation
- Materials Planning
- Inventory Management
- Product sourcing
- Negotiation
- Cost Control
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Contract Negotiation
Timeline
Lead Materials Purchasing Agent
General Fasteners Company
05.2022 - Current
Purchasing Manager
Vantage Corporation
02.2014 - 05.2020
Senior Buyer
Midwest Mold Services
01.2002 - 02.2008
Buyer
Key Plastics LLC
06.1992 - 02.2001
Associates - Business Management
Schoolcraft College