Rowan Lanning
Des Moines,WA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer 2
UW Medicine
01.2023 - Current
- Achieved cost savings by identifying opportunities for consolidation and bulk purchasing across departments.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Utilized software to order, track and invoice product shipments.
Buyer
Out Of The Box Manufacturing
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Brought overdue orders down by 50%.
Purchasing Clerk
Floform Countertops
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed large product inventories and placed orders when product levels were running low.
- Interviewed suppliers and asked for quotes to determine best possible pricing for materials purchasing.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Oversaw $50,000 budget and MRO purchasing needs for company.
Buyer
Technical Cable Applications
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
- Reduced material inventory by 30% annually.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Green River College
Auburn08.2020
Skills
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- ITAR and AS9100 knowledge
- Global Procurement
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Quality Specifications Adherence
Timeline
Buyer 2
UW Medicine
01.2023 - Current
Buyer
Out Of The Box Manufacturing
11.2021 - 01.2023
Purchasing Clerk
Floform Countertops
07.2020 - 10.2021
Buyer
Technical Cable Applications
09.2017 - 01.2020
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Green River College
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