Scotti Schultz
TEHACHAPI,CA
Summary
Seasoned Materials Purchasing Agent with broad knowledge in sourcing, negotiating, and procuring machinery, raw materials and equipment. Notable strength lies in managing supplier relations to ensure quality and timely deliveries. Successfully implemented cost-saving initiatives in previous roles that resulted in significant savings and improved efficiency.
Experienced purchasing leader with exceptional abilities in team leadership, tactical planning and project management. Top-notch strengths in verbal and written communication, work organization and complex problem solving. Well-versed in policy improvements, cost reductions and business operations support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Material Purchasing Agent
Grimmway Farms
Arvin, California
08.2023 - Current
- Streamlined material procurement process to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Evaluated vendor proposals to secure competitive pricing and quality.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely material delivery.
- Collaborated with production and maintenance teams to accurately forecast material needs and optimize inventory levels.
- Purchasing materials and inventory for MRO
- Support multiple locations and departments needs.
- Coordinated logistics for equipment relocation, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
Education
Tehachapi Adult School
Tehachapi, CASkills
- Supply chain management
- Vendor evaluation
- Procurement strategy
- Material forecasting
- Cost analysis
- Negotiation skills
- Inventory management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Procurement software
- Data analysis
- Demand forecasting
- Supply chain optimization
- Vendor relationship management
- Materials sourcing
- Cost reduction strategies
- Supplier negotiation
- Pricing structures
- Policy improvements
- Quality assurance standards
- Logistics coordination
- Account management
- New vendor setup
- Purchase order management
- Material requirement planning
- Supplier relationship management
- Supplier relations
- Professional communication skills
- Document preparation
- Vendor sourcing
- Project management
- Cost controls
- Professional demeanor
- Procurement process improvement
- Request for proposal
- Requests for information
- Supplier tracking
- Resourcefulness
- Import-export regulations
- Distribution experience
- Efficiency improvement
- Meticulous eye for detail
- Business administration
- Inventory coordination
- E-procurement systems
- Cost reduction
- Resource management
Timeline
Material Purchasing Agent
Grimmway Farms
08.2023 - Current
Tehachapi Adult School