Torrie Pierce
Fort Worth
Summary
Skilled procurement manager with solid experience at the managerial level and supply chain management field. Proficient with various inventory management software and vendor management strategies. Background in providing excellent service for large corporations that encounter detailed and ever-fluctuating purchasing needs. Extremely detail-oriented, with a positive, upbeat personality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
GM Financial
06.2019 - Current
- Oversee activities of 10 workers who buy, sell and distribute products.
- Process purchase of an average of 300 orders and requisitions for products.
- Communicate with prospective vendors to determine terms and availability.
- Interview applicants and train staff using
- Prepare monthly reports for costs and market conditions.
- Maintain thorough records of orders and develop and implement organizational policies for the department.
- Manage the budget for purchasing department.
- Create specifications for the delivery of new products.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
Sourcing and Supply Analyst
BNSF Railroad
10.2014 - 09.2018
- Carefully read and interpreted requisition orders to understand specialized terms and requirements.
- Utilized data analytics to identify and resolve supply chain issues and improve overall performance.
- Implemented best practices and process improvements to boost supply chain performance.
- Improved forecasting systems to maintain adequate materials and supplies.
- Prioritized important customers by reviewing logistics and handling shortages, delivery schedules and office functions.
- Supervised compliance measures regarding domestic and international tariffs and customs regulations.
Sr Buyer
Bosque Disposal Systems
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Assisted procurement manager with buying duties including preparing over 100 purchase orders for suppliers and checking bills for accuracy against purchase orders.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Readied purchasing files, price lists and reports.
- Looked over the accuracy of shipments upon arrival.
- Evaluated supplier bids for the best match.
- Reviewed orders for accuracy and communicated with suppliers for changes in shipment, including expedited shipping for shortages.
- Tracked statuses of orders and answered supplier questions regarding order changes, status and cancellations.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Supply Chain Management
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX05.2019
No Degree - Warehouse Management Certification
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX05.2019
No Degree - Transportation Management Certification
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX05.2019
Skills
- Cost assessment
- Vendor sourcing
- Vendor Negotiations
- Critical Thinking
- Supplier Selection
- Operational Efficiency
- Strategic planning
- Bid coordination
- Budget management
- Communication
- Time management
Profession Relevant Skills
- Discover the best ways to cut procurement expenses, so that the company can invest in growth and people
- Skilled in Intuit Corel Paradox, Oracle, MS Office, Excel, SAP material Master Software, ERP Systems, and Coupa Contracts Procurement
- Detail-oriented for accurate filing and recordkeeping
- Ability to effectively analyze data
- Background in training personnel and new hires
- Negotiation skills for competitive sales and leasing agreements
- Critical thinking to arrange orders and make necessary adjustments
- Thorough background in mathematical operations
- Ability to compile, code, calculate and audit data
- Outstanding communicator, skilled in establishing and building rapport with clients and customers
- Sourcing, negotiation, contract management and supplier relationship management.
Certifications and Licenses
- Certified Warehouse Management - (2019)
- Certified Warehouse Management Certification - (2017)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Procurement Manager
GM Financial
06.2019 - Current
Sourcing and Supply Analyst
BNSF Railroad
10.2014 - 09.2018
Sr Buyer
Bosque Disposal Systems
09.2013 - 09.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Supply Chain Management
Tarrant County College District
No Degree - Warehouse Management Certification
Tarrant County College District
No Degree - Transportation Management Certification
Tarrant County College District
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