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Sarah Schrope

South Lyon,MI

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Purchasing Specialist

Medline Industries
2024.01 - Current
  • Successfully manages multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines as well as managing day-to-day activities.
  • Participates in strategies to streamline the cost analysis processes for increased efficiency and capacity.
  • Implemented changes in processes that more coincide with other divisions, providing training and instructions.
  • Works closely with Vendor Operations to resolve overbills in a timely manner.

Purchasing Specialist

Medline Industries, Inc
2019.07 - 2023.12
  • Led component onboarding initiatives to ensure seamless integration of new products into the supply chain.
  • Modified comprehensive pricing reports, providing critical insights into impacts of changes and improving the time efficiency of the price analysis process.
  • Enhanced supplier relationships through effective communication and negotiation tactics, leading to delay or reduction of price increases as well as resolution of overbill issues.
  • Created a training program for onboarding new team members and provided mentorship building their confidence as they learned.

Reorder Buyer

Medline Industries, Inc
2017.12 - 2019.06
  • Led vendor onboarding initiatives to ensure seamless integration of new suppliers into the ERG system due to a company acquisition.
  • Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing, resolve discrepancies, and other quality issues.
  • Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.

Reorder Buyer

Centurion Medical Products
1999.04 - 2017.11
  • Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing and resolve discrepancies on purchase orders and overbills.
  • Managed new vendor onboarding including documentation and maintained key required records for existing vendors.
  • Collaborated with other Centurion departments for best practices applications including more efficient procurement processes.

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Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
05.1998

Skills

  • Knowledge of Kitting industry
  • SAP and Excel proficiency
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Mentorship experience
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Timeline

Senior Purchasing Specialist

Medline Industries
2024.01 - Current

Purchasing Specialist

Medline Industries, Inc
2019.07 - 2023.12

Reorder Buyer

Medline Industries, Inc
2017.12 - 2019.06

Reorder Buyer

Centurion Medical Products
1999.04 - 2017.11

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

Michigan State University
Sarah Schrope