Terri Purdin
Tigard,OR
Summary
Adaptable Purchasing Agent with a track record of enhancing procurement processes and efficiently prioritize current and future needs. Skilled in vendor relationship management and pricing negotiation. Excels in utilizing documentation skills to streamline logistical scheduling ensuring efficient material flow.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing-agent
Bridgewell Building Materials
04.2017 - 05.2024
- Purchase materials in alignment with current and future contracts. Work closely with sales team and commodity buyers to support immediate and future material needs.
- Maintain relationships with suppliers and manufacturers to maintain competitive product pricing, freight rates, quality and effective shipping time.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and proactive problem solving.
- Ensured timely delivery through coordinating logistics for purchased material to job sites, others suppliers and/or reload locations.
Purchasing Coordinator
Orepac
09.2012 - 01.2017
- Manage and maintain inventory levels for 9 branches in PNW, Intermountain, and California regions
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company policies before approval, minimizing errors and potential disputes.
- Use a custom integrated software system to facilitate the flow of branch PO and sales order information from time of order through shipping and billing,
- Contacted each vendor and recorded information regarding price, availability and quality of products.
- Physical inventory reconciliati
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06.2006
Skills
- Procurement
- Product Sourcing
- Inventory Management
- Materials Planning
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Pricing negotiation
- Documentation requirements
Timeline
Purchasing-agent
Bridgewell Building Materials
04.2017 - 05.2024
Purchasing Coordinator
Orepac
09.2012 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science -
Oregon State University
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