Sharon Schumacher
Statesville,NC
Summary
Dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations. Organized and proactive with excellent communication and planning abilities. Detail-oriented team player. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Source Procurement
06.2008 - 10.2024
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Used quick books to process purchase orders.
- Trained junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Weekly calls with client to alert them of any late product that could effect the install.
- Reviewed check run report to ensure vendors were paid in a timely manner.
- Confirmed with design team that all finishes, samples and line drawings are approved prior to production of product.
- Send RFP's for product, warehouse and 3rd party freight.
- Visit install site to verify that FFE is of the correct dimensions, fabric application and finishes are correct.
Custom Quote Specialist
Kellex
03.2006 - 06.2008
- Managed a large volume of incoming quote requests, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines consistently.
- Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
- Contributed to revenue growth by collaborating with sales teams to win business opportunities through strategic quoting practices.
- Stayed current on industry trends and competitor pricing strategies to maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace.
- Streamlined the quote process by identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FLSkills
- Purchase Order Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Logistics Coordination
- Purchase Orders
- Attention to Detail
- Price Negotiations
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Source Procurement
06.2008 - 10.2024
Custom Quote Specialist
Kellex
03.2006 - 06.2008
Associate of Arts - Education
Palm Beach State College
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