Stacy Flesner
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Methodical Senior Buyer with many years of experience in delivering cost-effective purchasing by researching products and negotiating supplier pricing. Talented in navigating the market of potential suppliers to determine congruency with company purchasing needs and adept in maintaining relationships with long-time suppliers. Driven to make successful and beneficial agreements with suppliers by meticulously analyzing pricing, terms, and conditions in quotes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Buyer
bluemedia
Tempe, AZ
01.2023 - Current
- Oversees monthly inventory management
- Communicated daily with Sales, Estimators, and Production Managers to discuss product cost, availability, and quality.
- Contributed to the efficient processing of inbound shipments in Shipping and Receiving
- Reviewed invoicing for pricing accuracy by collaborating with Accounting on a daily basis
- Expedited orders to meet customer demands
- Utilized strong negotiation skills to secure lowest pricing from vendor
- Ensured continuous development of vendor partnerships
- Developed streamlined processes for increased efficiency within the Department
Supply Chain Specialist/Purchasing Manager
Axus Technology
Chandler, AZ
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Promoted to Purchasing Manager in just one month.
- Provided leadership to buyers and planners in the department
- Managed weekly generation and organization of reports
- Ensured timely delivery of high-precision parts by closely coordinating with Engineering and Production teams.
- Collaborated with Shipping and Receiving department to efficiently relocate parts for modification or returns
- Verified invoice accuracy by conducting thorough reviews
- Optimized product turnaround
- Ensured ongoing positive interactions with vendors
- Managed creation of BOMs and updating of ECNs for Engineering
- Established efficient internal procedures within the department
Purchasing Manager
Eddy Foods
Yoakum, TX
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Ensure adequate supply of raw goods for weekly production
- Executed daily processing of both inventory and non-inventory orders
- Meticulously reviewed and tracked past due reports, ensuring prompt follow-up on all outstanding orders
- Developed strong working relationships across all teams
- Verified invoice accuracy regarding pricing
- Developed and fostered strong vendor partnerships
- Provided regular updates during Production meetings on potential problems or obstacles with products
Purchasing Manager
Hughes Brothers
Phoenix, AZ
09.2005 - 01.2022
- Ensured efficient management of both inventory and non-inventory items within the manufacturing environment
- Completed daily inspections of BOM's, inventory reports, and drawings
- Efficiently managed procurement process by obtaining competitive quotes, analyzing costs, negotiating pricing details as well as coordinating shipping schedules and vendor contract terms.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills in maintaining a steady supply chain across various internal departments
- Performed regular on-site inspections to maintain supplier adherence to company standards
- Selected and recruited new vendors for improved supply chain operations
- Facilitated seamless collaboration between multiple company departments
- Oversaw import purchase and document compliance responsibilities
- Successfully managed relationships with numerous outside sources
Buyer
Kawasaki Motors
Lincoln, NE
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Collaborated directly with vendors to secure purchases of essential commodities
- Ensured efficient inventory management through the utilization of a JIT system, leading to timely fulfillment of production requirements.
- Utilized extensive analysis of blue prints and prototypes to develop accurate pricing projections for future projects.
Administration
United States Air Force, USAF
San Antonio, Texas
05.1994 - 05.1998
Education
MA in Leadership -
Bellevue University
01.2008
BA in Business -
Bellevue University
01.2006
Skills
- Supplier Negotiations
- Procurement documentation
- Competitive sourcing
- Product procurement
- Vendor Negotiations
- Researching goods
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Analyzing data
- Strategic Sourcing
- Value Engineering
- Cost Analysis
Work Availability
monday
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thursday
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sunday
morning
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evening
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Quote
Opportunities Don't happen.You create them.
Chris Grosser
Timeline
Senior Buyer
bluemedia
01.2023 - Current
Supply Chain Specialist/Purchasing Manager
Axus Technology
07.2022 - 01.2023
Purchasing Manager
Eddy Foods
01.2022 - 06.2022
Purchasing Manager
Hughes Brothers
09.2005 - 01.2022
Buyer
Kawasaki Motors
01.2004 - 01.2005
Administration
United States Air Force, USAF
05.1994 - 05.1998
MA in Leadership -
Bellevue University
BA in Business -
Bellevue University
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