SARAH MILLER
Appleton,WI
Summary
Knowledgeable Buyer experienced in supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on a consistent schedule. Expert background in purchasing and procurement environments as well as supplier relations and contract negotiation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer 2
Schneider
05.2023 - Current
- Increased supplier efficiency by negotiating contracts and maintaining strong relationships with vendors. Managed a total contract spend of $84 Million dollars.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations. Achieved a $2.34 Million dollar savings on a single contract.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, ensuring accurate product specifications were met in all purchases and contract negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company's benefit.
Buyer 1
Schneider
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and market demands.
- Purchased the highest quality products and negotiated the lowest possible price. Managed 76 contracts.
- Tracked shipments to ensure delivery on time and were in excellent condition.
- Worked with a leadership team to evaluate Covid-19 situation and buy products in preparation for outbreaks
Buyer 1
Plexus Corp
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Purchased material in accordance with the guidelines set by Plexus.
- Confirmed purchase orders and enters promise and commit dates provided by suppliers.
- Sourced parts when needed to cover shortages.
- Negotiated lead-time constraints with suppliers to negate missed commitment dates.
- Managed and resolved PO Purchase Price Variance issues.
Supply Chain Specialist
MTI Electronics
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Initiated and record purchase orders through an Electronic Inventory Management Program.
- Monitored open purchase orders to ensure on time delivery of materials.
- Trouble shot and corrected items that were received in with no purchase order number.
- Tracked tariff invoices and inform program managers.
- Expedited material that was on allocation in order to support steady production.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
05.2018
IQS RAMON LLULL
12.2016
Skills
- Spanish Reading Proficiency, TOPs/TED Systems, Oracle Fusion, Adobe Scene7, SAP, XA, JDE, Kinaxis, Perfect Commerce, Microsoft Office
- Pricing knowledge
- Contract negotiation
- Multi-tasking strength
- Pricing analysis
- Procurement procedures
- Supplier oversight
- Interpersonal ability
- Competitive shopping
- Product procurement
Timeline
Buyer 2
Schneider
05.2023 - Current
Buyer 1
Schneider
06.2021 - 05.2023
Buyer 1
Plexus Corp
05.2019 - 05.2021
Supply Chain Specialist
MTI Electronics
06.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
IQS RAMON LLULL
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