Sheila Kolden

With over 25 years of purchasing experience, Extensive expertise in inventory management, procurement, scheduling, and data analysis. Successfully implemented a new ERP system within budget and on time. Thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments with shifting priorities. Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail, strong research abilities, and problem-solving skills, along with a yellow belt in lean, enable simplification, streamlining, and leveraging spend through effective business development strategies. Utilizes KPIs to ensure progress and drive results. Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint. Collaborative and capable of working independently. Builds and maintains strong supplier relationships. Methodical purchasing manager with a proven track record overseeing the purchase of goods and services for organizations. Excels in providing bid process guidance and enforcing purchasing rules, procedures, and associated regulations as a talented leader.