Scott Hildreth
Renfrew
Summary
Dynamic Inventory Purchasing Specialist II with a proven track record at King County Solid Waste, enhancing procurement efficiency and negotiating favorable contracts. Skilled in vendor relationship management and problem-solving, I successfully streamlined processes, improved inventory accuracy, and fostered collaboration across teams, ensuring compliance and optimizing resource availability.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Purchasing Specialist II
King County Solid Waste
07.1999 - Current
- Streamlined procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and compliance with regulations.
- Developed and maintained strategic supplier relationships to optimize resource availability and quality.
- Analyzed market trends to forecast purchasing needs and adjust inventory levels accordingly.
- Trained junior staff on procurement best practices, fostering team development and knowledge sharing.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with departments to align purchasing strategies with organizational goals.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- 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.
Purchasing Agent
Waste Management of Seattle
05.1996 - 07.1999
- Negotiated pricing and terms with suppliers to optimize procurement processes.
- Evaluated vendor performance, ensuring quality and compliance with company standards.
- Streamlined purchasing workflows by implementing new inventory management systems.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to forecast demand and align purchasing strategies.
- Facilitated smooth operations through accurate tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bethel Regional High School
Bethel, AKSkills
- Vendor relationship management
- Order tracking
- Budget planning
- Price analysis
- E-procurement systems
- Purchase order processing
- Inventory management
- Procurement
- Documentation requirements
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
Timeline
Inventory Purchasing Specialist II
King County Solid Waste
07.1999 - Current
Purchasing Agent
Waste Management of Seattle
05.1996 - 07.1999
High School Diploma -
Bethel Regional High School