STACY LAWSON
Longview,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable Buyer experienced in supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on a consistent schedule. Expert background in purchasing and procurement environments. Proficient in pricing structures, supplier relations and contract negotiation.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Buyer III
Community Health Systems, CHS
10.2023 - Current
- Reviewed purchase requisitions and verified specifications, delivery requirements, and terms of payment for completeness.
- Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
- Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
- Negotiated with suppliers to obtain the most favorable pricing and delivery schedules.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure timely procurement of supplies and materials.
- Researched potential vendors to determine best value for quality products within budgetary constraints.
- Prepared bid documents, analyzed bids, negotiated prices and terms with suppliers, and awarded contracts accordingly.
- Maintained records of purchases, pricing, and other important data in ERP system.
- Generated periodic reports summarizing purchasing activity for management review.
Operator
Eastman Chemical Company
Longview, TX
04.2010 - 05.2023
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Complied with environmental regulations when using, dispensing of, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
- Rotated among various workstations, performing work necessary to meet production needs.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Taught new employees machine operation techniques and important business procedures.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
Fab Technician
BEMIS CUSTOM PRODUCTS
Longview, TX
03.1994 - 04.2010
- Verified product quality by checking products for accuracy and completing necessary adjustments.
- Performed tests and inspections on final products to check quality.
- Performed quality assurance tests on products to adhere to production standards.
- Used hand tools to position, align and secure product components.
- Operated, calibrated and performed preventative maintenance on fabrication machines.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Disposed of faulty, broken and dirty products and reported losses to supervisors.
Education
Kinesiology
Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA05-1993
Associate of Applied Science -
Lon Morris College
Jacksonville, TX05.1991
High School Diploma -
Longview High School
Longview, TX05.1989
Skills
- Efficient in ORACLE
- Efficient in LAWSON
- Efficient in SAP
- Procurement Planning
- Supplier Sourcing
- Materials Sourcing
- Multi-Tasking Strength
- Vendor Relations
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Inventory Monitoring
- Pricing Negotiations
- Strategic Planning
- Pricing Analysis
- Vendor Coordination
- Contract Negotiation
- Procurement Procedures
- Invoicing and Billing
Timeline
Purchasing Buyer III
Community Health Systems, CHS
10.2023 - Current
Operator
Eastman Chemical Company
04.2010 - 05.2023
Fab Technician
BEMIS CUSTOM PRODUCTS
03.1994 - 04.2010
Kinesiology
Centenary College of Louisiana
Associate of Applied Science -
Lon Morris College
High School Diploma -
Longview High School
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