Tina Smith
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Dynamic Purchasing Assistant with proven expertise in vendor management and order processing, honed at Incline Village General Improvement District. Excelled in fostering supplier relationships and streamlining procurement processes, achieving significant efficiency improvements. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities, ensuring seamless supply chain performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Assistant
Incline Village General Improvement District
03.1998 - 07.2004
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, and documentation for audit purposes.
- Established and managed supplier and vendor relationships.
- Prepared purchase orders accurately and followed up with suppliers to confirm receipt and delivery schedules.
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
- Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and transparent dealings.
- Managed inventory levels effectively to prevent stockouts and minimize holding costs.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Resolved discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices promptly, maintaining a high level of accuracy in financial records.
- Streamlined purchasing processes for increased efficiency and reduced procurement time.
- Developed strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, fostering a collaborative approach to achieving organizational goals.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of materials for production needs.
- Oversaw purchase order shipments by managing deadlines and cancellation dates.
- Assisted in the development of purchasing strategies, resulting in improved supply chain performance.
- Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
- Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
- Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.
Education
Associate Of Arts - Business And Finance
American River College
Sacramento, CA06.1983
Skills
- Order tracking
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Supplier Evaluation
- Supplier negotiation
- Shipment arrangements
- Vendor Management
- Procurement Software
- Demand forecasting
- Cost Reduction
- Procurement
- Purchasing agreement review
- Purchase order processing
- Supply inventory measuring
- Purchasing report updating
- Product delivery reconciliation
- Product procurement
- Creativity and Innovation
- Competitive sourcing
- Purchasing
- Documentation skills
- Inventory management skills
- Documentation requirements
- Vendor Relations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Team building
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
- Product Knowledge
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Interpersonal Communication
- Inventory Control
- Continuous Improvement
- Quality Assurance
- Professional Demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Order Processing
- Process Improvement
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Product Evaluation
Timeline
Purchasing Assistant
Incline Village General Improvement District
03.1998 - 07.2004
Associate Of Arts - Business And Finance
American River College
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