Tammy Zembol
Kent ,United States
Summary
Highly motivated finance and management graduate with over five years of training and experience in procurement and supply chain management. Demonstrated ability to enhance profitability through effective vendor relationships and meticulous budget management. Track record of success in optimizing procurement processes, reducing costs, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. Adept at analyzing market trends, negotiating contracts, and implementing strategic sourcing strategies to drive organizational growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
CITGO Petroleum
Downers Grove, United States
01.2023 - Current
- Preparing request for quotations and manages daily Purchase Orders
- Preparing and executing Outline Agreements
- Negotiate contract terms, conditions, and pricing
- Ensures good and services are delivered according to negotiated terms and conditions
- Manage supplier performance ratings
- Achieving quarterly cost savings goals
- Performing spend analyses and seeking cost savings opportunities
- Managing supplier relationships
- Work alongside engineers to acquire drawings for custom materials
- Software used: SAP, GEP, and Power BI.
Production Planner/Buyer
Magid Glove & Safety
Romeoville, United States
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Manage daily and weekly planning to successfully build a supply plan within strict deadlines
- Inspect material prior to production to ensure authenticity and quality
- Schedule usage of raw materials used to ensure optimal levels
- Forecast and track key cost drivers for suppliers
- Set and analyze replenishment parameters based on product lead times, category, and raw material suppliers
- Manage delivery commitments with internal customers
- Identify and resolve supply shortages by working with suppliers
- Purchased and sourced raw materials internationally
- Achieve cost-effective procurement outcomes by establishing strong relationships with vendors and partners and negotiating well
- Manage complex lead times and challenges from supplies
- Software used: S2k, AS400, and Cognos.
Buyer
MBL (USA)
Ottawa, United States
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Tracked, analyzed, and improved finished good inventory levels based in demand and MRP suggestions
- Monitored the performance of assigned suppliers relative to on-time deliveries and quality performances
- Reviewed and validated MRP order recommendations prior to placing purchase orders with affiliates and suppliers
- Identify, report, and make recommendations for the disposition of obsolete inventory
- Placed international purchase orders
- Truthfully adhered to purchasing policies, procedures, and processes
- Validated that customer supplied forecasts are correctly entered/ displayed in MRP to ensure planning accuracy.
Procurement Intern
CITGO Petroleum
Lemont, United States
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted purchasing agents with preparation of purchase orders
- Worked in SAP to manage purchase orders and requisitions
- Maintained relationships with key suppliers and vendors
- Updated rental operations procurement activities including RFP's.
Global Sourcing/ Procurement Intern
Elkay Manufacturing
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Participated on PO management team to develop a process between freight forwarder and Elkay
- Participated on ERP cloud Procurement project team
- Analysis of indirect spending and recommendation of areas to focus
- Tracked distribution and organization of all monthly annual documents required to/from suppliers
- Preformed risk analyses on potential vendors.
Underwriting Intern
First Midwest Bank
Palos Hills, United States
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked alongside experienced underwriters to prepare loan presentations, cash flow and credit analyses
- Determined level of risk for lending.
Customer Service Manager
Oak Hill Financial
Palos Heights, United States
08.2015 - 01.2020
- Managed relationships with customers, led staff, organized office, planned events, and processed payments.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance, Management and Organizational Behavior, Operations Management
Benedictine University
08.2020
Skills
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Reporting knowledge
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
Personal Information
Title: Purchasing Agent
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
CITGO Petroleum
01.2023 - Current
Production Planner/Buyer
Magid Glove & Safety
06.2021 - 01.2023
Buyer
MBL (USA)
02.2021 - 06.2021
Procurement Intern
CITGO Petroleum
02.2020 - 02.2021
Global Sourcing/ Procurement Intern
Elkay Manufacturing
09.2019 - 01.2022
Underwriting Intern
First Midwest Bank
06.2019 - 08.2019
Customer Service Manager
Oak Hill Financial
08.2015 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance, Management and Organizational Behavior, Operations Management
Benedictine University