Sandra Slinkard
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced Senior Procurement Agent with over 26 years of experience in manufacturing. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Dedicated procurement professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Agent
Leading Edge Real Estate Group
Huntsville , AL
2017.03 - Current
- Managed contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Negotiated, facilitated and managed real estate transactions.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards and cold calling.
- Advertised client properties through websites, social media and real estate guides.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
Senior Electronic Procurement Agent
Adtran
Huntsville , AL
1986.04 - 2005.05
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.
- Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages and cutting costs.
- Researched new vendors and partners to obtain most cost-effective pricing for goods, saving company thousands of dollars yearly.
- Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue and profits.
- Reduced downtime in warehouse operations by ensuring reorders were aligned with store sales and backlog.
- Reduced production downtime by overseeing quality control and assembly.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Senior Buyer
SCI
Huntsville , AL
1979.03 - 1986.05
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
- Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Performed extensive vendor and supplier research to identify cost-effective options and product availability.
- Negotiated pricing to determine best deal and save approximately 85% annually.
- Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Removed poor performing items from future buys.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL12.2001
Master of Science - Management Science
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
Melbourne, FL12.2001
Skills
- Procurement Negotiations
- Consultative Sales Approach
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Procurement Documentation
- Waste Reduction
- Departmental Support
- Administrative Support
- Materials Purchasing
- Supplier Contracts Management
- Project Requirements
- Procurement Operations
- Office Meetings
- Event Networking
- Procurement Proposals
- Supplier Quotes
- Pricing Structures
- Purchasing Strategies Development
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Supplier Selection
- Customer Experience
- Comparing Quotations
- Critical Thinking
- Purchase Orders Organization
- Document Quality
- Telephone Management
- Meeting Support
- Supplier Interviews
- Creative Solutions
- Quote Information
- Purchase Requisitions Processing
- Team Goals
- International Business
Timeline
Real Estate Agent
Leading Edge Real Estate Group
2017.03 - Current
Senior Electronic Procurement Agent
Adtran
1986.04 - 2005.05
Senior Buyer
SCI
1979.03 - 1986.05
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Faulkner University
Master of Science - Management Science
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
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