SHARON RAMSDELL
SANFORD,NC
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Steel And Pipe Corporation
08.2006 - Current
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and securing favorable pricing with suppliers.
- Streamlined purchasing processes for increased efficiency and reduced operational costs.
- Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and proactive problemsolving.
- Reduced lead times by implementing strategic inventory management practices.
- Enhanced product quality by monitoring supplier performance and addressing non-compliance issues.
- Supported company growth by identifying new suppliers and expanding the vendor base.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting techniques to minimize stockouts or excess inventory situations.
- Evaluated market trends to identify opportunities for sourcing innovation or potential cost advantages in the supply chain landscape.
- Established strong rapport with vendors resulting in improved payment terms without compromising quality or service levels.
Purchasing Manager
Queensboro Steel
02.1988 - 03.2006
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced lead times.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing overall purchasing costs.
- Analyzed market trends and adjusted procurement strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Evaluated supplier performance through regular audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual terms.
- Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms.
- Trained junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
Education
Associate of Science - Forensic Science
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC06.2007
Skills
- Cost Control
- Procurement
- Product Sourcing
- Pricing Structures
- Materials Planning
- Negotiation
- New Vendor Setup
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Supplier Negotiation
- Order Tracking
- Inventory Management
- Product Knowledge
- Quality Control
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Purchase Order Processing
- Decision Making
- Logistics Coordination
- Purchasing
- Vendor Relations
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Steel And Pipe Corporation
08.2006 - Current
Purchasing Manager
Queensboro Steel
02.1988 - 03.2006
Associate of Science - Forensic Science
Cape Fear Community College
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