Toni Burns
Lake George,CO
Summary
Veteran Purchasing Manager bringing 10+ years of experience focused on actualizing high-quality, cost-effective procurement solutions. Talented in leading projects, directing logistics and managing inventory needs. Dedicated to maintaining schedules and budgets while enhancing operational performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing and Procurement Analyst
Optum
06.2022 - Current
- Analyzed supplier performance for better contract negotiations and long-term partnerships.
- Utilized advanced data analytics tools to gain insights into procurement trends and inform decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop procurement strategies aligned with corporate goals.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favorable terms and conditions for the organization.
Purchasing Manager
Folium Biosciences
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2020 - Current
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.
- Used [Software] to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets and maintained permanent records.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Organized receipts, purchases and documentation of finished goods, packaging, materials and ingredients.
Senior Purchaser
Trident Care, DBA Schryver Medical
Denver, CO
04.2003 - 02.2020
- Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets and maintained permanent records.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Organized receipts, purchases and documentation of finished goods, packaging, materials and ingredients.
- Used [Software] to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
- Received inbound phone calls from store managers and facility management associates, creating work orders and purchase orders to replace faulty or unsafe equipment or conditions.
- Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Canon City High School
Canon City, CO05.1996
Skills
- Effective Working Relationships
- Pricing Updates
- Profit and Loss Understanding
- Company Inventory Oversight
- Requests for Information
- Bid Process Management
- Cost Controls Familiarity
- Monthly Reconciliations
- Purchase Order Reconciliation
- Retail Inventory Management
- Purchasing Management
Timeline
Sourcing and Procurement Analyst
Optum
06.2022 - Current
Purchasing Manager
Folium Biosciences
09.2020 - Current
Senior Purchaser
Trident Care, DBA Schryver Medical
04.2003 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Canon City High School
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