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Shelley Sapper

Garden Grove,IA

Summary

Accomplished Senior Purchasing Manager with history of overseeing multi-million dollar procurement operations. Strategic planner offering demonstrated track record and core strengths in key relationship management and inventory management as well as persuasive contract negotiation skills. Organized Purchasing Manager offers inventory management, budget development and procurement expertise paired with outstanding multitasking and time management abilities. Systematic and logical professional with [Number] years of experience in logistics and distribution. Strong planner and communicator proficient in MS Office and various purchasing software programs. Quality-focused Purchasing Manager familiar with vendor sourcing and vetting, contract negotiation and budget administration. Strong understanding of financial processes and requirements for accurate and thorough recordkeeping. Veteran 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. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Purchasing Manager

Decatur County Hospital
Leon, IA
07.2021 - Current
  • Researched new sources for supplies, materials and services in order to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
  • Selected and negotiated contracts with supply vendors to obtain top-notch pricing on materials and items.
  • Determined recurring business needs and maintained necessary inventory levels.
  • Led initiative for new purchasing protocol proposal and implementation.
  • Analyzed market and delivery systems to determine present and future material availability.
  • Organized and prioritized projects.
  • Maintained appropriate inventory levels to meet personnel and corporate needs.
  • Supported corporate initiatives by identifying opportunities for cost reduction through value analysis techniques.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products.
  • Located vendors of materials, equipment or supplies to conduct interviews, determining product availability and terms of sales.
  • Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to company and customers.
  • Evaluated proposals from vendors on a regular basis to ensure cost effectiveness.
  • Recruited and interviewed highly qualified candidates to fill vacancies.
  • Facilitated streamlined purchasing and resource availability through monitoring and oversight of company inventory.
  • Introduced new incentive and recognition supplier programs.
  • Conducted market research to determine appropriate pricing.
  • Identified dead inventory and created solutions for excess liquidation through creative inventory management solutions.
  • Maintained accurate records of purchases including invoices, price lists, product codes and descriptions.
  • Prepared periodic reports on purchasing activities, budget expenditures, inventory levels and supply shortages.
  • Assisted in resolving disputes with suppliers regarding defective merchandise or late deliveries.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure the best possible prices for goods and services.
  • Created new sales and marketing strategies to drive growth.
  • Collected operations data and created spreadsheets detailing trends.
  • Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
  • Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
  • Identified systematic problems and root causes to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
  • Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
  • Verified purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list.
  • Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options.
  • Located and vetted vendors, established good relationships and negotiated contracts.
  • Created detailed specifications for requested items prior to issuing purchase orders.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws related to procurement processes.
  • Cultivated new vendor relationships using dynamic communication and negotiation skills.
  • Formulated and implemented annual purchasing plans and contracts, covering OEM, import, ingredients, materials and equipment.
  • Reviewed purchase orders and ensured accuracy of information, such as pricing, payment terms and delivery dates.
  • Identified potential areas of cost savings through supplier consolidation or alternative sourcing methods.
  • Delivered products to customer locations on time.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.

Load Coordinator

Hy-Vee Distribution Center
Chariton, IA
05.2003 - 07.2021
  • Researched new sources for supplies, materials and services in order to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
  • Selected and negotiated contracts with supply vendors to obtain top-notch pricing on materials and items.
  • Determined recurring business needs and maintained necessary inventory levels.
  • Created reports detailing the status of loads being shipped out.
  • Ensured all cargo was properly secured according to safety regulations.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering strictly to OSHA standards.
  • Coordinated and managed daily workloads for multiple departments.
  • Analyzed client orders and deadlines with available driving personnel to plan and execute assignments.
  • Performed quality control inspections on shipments before loading onto trucks.
  • Juggled shift duties, prioritizing immediate tasks to streamline operations.
  • Identified potential cost savings opportunities through optimization of transportation resources.
  • Inspected received items to reconcile against invoices to record shortages and reject damaged goods.
  • Prioritized work based on business demands and freight delivery times.
  • Determined shipping methods and prepared bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents.
  • Estimated freight and postal rates to track shipment costs and weights.
  • Evaluated incoming pick-up and delivery requests to determine driver assignments.
  • Developed action plans with driving personnel to reduce service failure.
  • Logged, processed and followed up on merchandise authorization shipments in databases.
  • Verified accuracy of orders against shipping documents prior to loading.
  • Communicated with drivers regarding any changes in route, delays or other issues that may arise during transit process.
  • Retrieved stored items and traced lost shipments, when necessary.
  • Maintained records of truck movements, including pick-up and drop-off destinations, time frames and any special instructions or notes.
  • Liaised with internal and external customers to drive timely delivery of goods and orders.
  • Assisted in resolving customer complaints regarding shipment discrepancies or damages.
  • Provided assistance in the preparation of manifests and bills of lading as needed.
  • Researched alternative routes when necessary due to road closures or traffic congestion.
  • Conducted inventories and updated database to reflect accurate cargo information.
  • Identified root causes of service failures and implemented appropriate remediation measures to prevent future issues.
  • Determined response to effectively deal with emergencies, accidents and breakdowns.
  • Reviewed invoices from carriers to verify accuracy of charges.
  • Directed cargo loading to monitor even distribution of weight.
  • Exceeded specific team goal by partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.
  • Collaborated with warehouse and other entities to coordinate physical movement of products between internal sites.
  • Tracked shipments using GPS technology, providing real-time updates on progress.
  • Conducted periodic reviews of current procedures and processes in order to identify areas for improvement.
  • Relayed information between drivers and recipients regarding ETA and potential delays.
  • Collaborated with warehouse personnel to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Troubleshot problems related to load planning, scheduling, routing and coordination of freight movement activities.
  • Dispatched information to service providers to schedule freight movement.
  • Analyzed client orders and available personnel to plan and execute within client needs and expectations.
  • Developed strategies for efficient loading of trucks in order to maximize space utilization while ensuring product integrity during transport.
  • Monitored, tracked and reported on delivery times and arrival of materials.
  • Managed paperwork and necessary information required for client shipments.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Delivered products to customer locations on time.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.

Education

High School Diploma -

Chariton High School
Chariton, IA
05-1999

Accomplishments

  • Dale Carnegie

Certification

  • Dale Carnegie

Timeline

Purchasing Manager

Decatur County Hospital
07.2021 - Current

Load Coordinator

Hy-Vee Distribution Center
05.2003 - 07.2021

High School Diploma -

Chariton High School
  • Dale Carnegie
Shelley Sapper