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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.