Rosie Recker
Ottawa,MI
Summary
Results-driven Purchasing Manager well-versed in finding top vendors, negotiating favorable contracts, and managing large budgets. Good financial acumen and understanding of recordkeeping requirements.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority
2017.03 - 2023.02
- Trained junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing overall purchasing costs.
- In charge of warehouse operations, optimized inventory levels.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Reduced order processing time by automating purchase orders and invoicing systems.
Procurement Assistant
Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority
2013.10 - 2017.03
- Assisted in the development of procurement policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Prepared detailed purchase requisitions and documentation for approval.
- Coordinated with finance department to reconcile invoices, ensuring accurate payment processing and timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Prepare & execute contracts.
- Balance bank statements
- Back up for Payroll and Accounts Payable positions.
Administrative Assistant to the Director
Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority
1992.06 - 2013.10
- Increased efficiency in the workplace by organizing and maintaining an effective filing system for both physical and electronic documents.
- Facilitated smooth operations within the department by acting as a liaison between employees at various organizational levels including executives, peers, subordinates, vendors, and clients alike.
- Supervised office personnel: Dispatcher, Data Entry Clerk, Equipment Repair and Set Out Crew.
- Responsible for Authority-wide contracts (waste disposal, elevators, equipment lease)
- Responsible for fleet (75 vehicle) -insurance, repairs, buy/sell and lease.
- Responsible for Authority-wide fixed assets.
Cashier
Raceway Park
1989.03 - 1991.09
- Sold and cashed betting tickets
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Teller Supervisor
Huntington National Bank
1985.10 - 1990.11
- Improved cross-selling success through targeted training and employee incentives.
- Managed teller schedules, ensuring adequate staffing levels during peak business hours.
- Streamlined teller operations for improved accuracy and efficiency in transaction processing.
- Audit cash drawers and daily vault balance.
Teller
Mid Am Bank
1980.09 - 1985.02
- Handled complex transactions such as wire transfers or foreign currency exchanges with accuracy and efficiency.
- Balanced cash drawers daily, identifying discrepancies and taking corrective actions as needed.
- Provided training to new tellers on bank procedures, systems, and customer service best practices.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere in the branch by greeting customers warmly upon arrival and addressing them by name when possible.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodward High School
Toledo, OHSkills
- Data analysis understanding
- Resourcefulness
- Bid coordination
- Detail oriented
- Organized and reliable
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority
2017.03 - 2023.02
Procurement Assistant
Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority
2013.10 - 2017.03
Administrative Assistant to the Director
Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority
1992.06 - 2013.10
Cashier
Raceway Park
1989.03 - 1991.09
Teller Supervisor
Huntington National Bank
1985.10 - 1990.11
Teller
Mid Am Bank
1980.09 - 1985.02
High School Diploma -
Woodward High School