Teresa Riley
Olathe,KS
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong background in purchasing, vendor management and inventory control. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities and developing and executing strategies to maximize sales and profits. Considered valuable asset to any team.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Webco Manufacturing, Inc.
Olathe, KS
07.2018 - Current
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
Buyer/Estimator
Frontier Plastic Fabricators, Inc.
Tulsa, OK
04.2013 - 07.2018
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Reviewed and updated cost databases to maintain access to most current and accurate information on costs and prices.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services.
- Tracked project costs and expenses to monitor progress and identify and mitigate deviations from original estimate.
Estimator/Buyer
Siemens Water Technologies
Edwardsville, KS
09.1995 - 06.2012
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Reviewed and updated cost databases to maintain access to most current and accurate information on costs and prices.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Collaborated with other departments and contractors to access all necessary information and expertise to create comprehensive estimates.
- Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
- Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
Education
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KSSkills
- Business Understanding
- Vendor Relations
- Purchasing Expertise
- Multitasking Strengths
Timeline
Buyer
Webco Manufacturing, Inc.
07.2018 - Current
Buyer/Estimator
Frontier Plastic Fabricators, Inc.
04.2013 - 07.2018
Estimator/Buyer
Siemens Water Technologies
09.1995 - 06.2012
Johnson County Community College
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