Sonya Hensley
Garden City,MI
Summary
Highly qualified Purchasing Specialist with the ability to synchronize, coordinate, and facilitate workflow and materials. Creative problem solver and multitasker adept at managing multiple projects through professional relationships. Quality-minded individual excelling in a collaborative environment. Experienced in managing procurement processes and vendor relationships, utilizing effective negotiation strategies to secure beneficial terms and ensure timely and cost-efficient purchasing.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
Brugola OEB Industriale USA, Inc
06.2022 - Current
- Enhanced supplier relationships through effective communication and negotiation tactics, leading to improved contract terms.
- Streamlined purchasing processes by implementing efficient procurement strategies, resulting in cost savings.
- Negotiated favorable payment terms with suppliers, improving cash flow management for the organization.
- Managed purchase orders from initiation to closure, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Resolved discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders in a timely manner, maintaining strong financial controls within the department.
- Contributed to risk management efforts by identifying potential supply chain disruptions and developing contingency plans accordingly.
- Led vendor onboarding initiatives to ensure seamless integration of new suppliers into established procurement processes.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery of materials and services for project completion.
Inside Sales
MCC / Citistaff Inc.
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Prepare and send proposals to potential customers
- Present credit terms and prices
- Prioritize inbound calls, quotes and sales related inquiries based on relevance and efficiency
Expeditor/Purchasing
4M Industries, Inc.
08.2004 - 11.2020
- Scheduled complex supply chain internally and externally while managing prioritization and delays
- Ensured compliance to standards and specifications on documents, materials, and products
- Reduced costs through negotiation with suppliers and procurement of new suppliers
- Handled all invoicing associated with sub-contractors
- Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, or quality control measures
- Monthly LPA auditor
Education
BBA - Accounting
Baker College
Allen Park, MISkills
- Quality Control
- Cost Reduction
- Advanced understanding of the Manufacturing process
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Conscientious self-starter
- Prioritize effectively to accomplish multiple tasks
- Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve opportunities
- Word, Excel, Access, SAP and Alere Manufacturing
- Vendor relationship management
- Price analysis
- Order tracking
- Supplier negotiation
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist
Brugola OEB Industriale USA, Inc
06.2022 - Current
Inside Sales
MCC / Citistaff Inc.
08.2021 - 02.2022
Expeditor/Purchasing
4M Industries, Inc.
08.2004 - 11.2020
BBA - Accounting
Baker College
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