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Samantha Rector

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Professional purchasing specialist with strong analytical skills and deep knowledge of procurement processes. Adept at supplier negotiations, contract management, and inventory control. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, ensuring seamless operations and achieving desired outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, always ready to meet changing demands with high standards and focus on results.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Specialist

Air-Care
06.2000 - Current
  • Enhanced supplier relationships through effective communication and negotiation tactics, leading to improved contract terms.
  • Negotiated favorable payment terms with suppliers, improving cash flow management for the organization.
  • Managed purchase orders from initiation to closure, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established policies and procedures.
  • Resolved discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders in a timely manner, maintaining strong financial controls within the department.
  • Analyzed customer engineering drawings, specifications and RFQ requirements to perform purchase analysis.
  • Coordinated with quality assurance teams to address product defects or non-compliance issues promptly, protecting organizational reputation.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
  • Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
  • Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.
  • Maintained documentation for all purchases.

Contractor Sales Desk

Payless Cashways
06.1998 - 06.2000
  • Delivered high-quality work on time and within budget, earning positive feedback from clients.
  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.
  • Coordinated timely delivery of materials and resources to job sites, preventing delays in project timelines.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wayne High School
Huber Heights, OH
05-1995

Skills

  • Vendor relationship management
  • Order tracking
  • Price analysis
  • Budget planning
  • Manage DMR's
  • Manage change requests for new product development
  • Create part numbers for new parts
  • Create manufacturing job orders
  • Manage Inbound/Outbound Shipments Creating BOL's and using vendor portals

Timeline

Purchasing Specialist

Air-Care
06.2000 - Current

Contractor Sales Desk

Payless Cashways
06.1998 - 06.2000

High School Diploma -

Wayne High School

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