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Tsia Fields

Warren,MI

Summary

Proactive Quality Purchasing Manager helping businesses meet fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Performs detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing and value assessment to form best overall strategy for long-term gain. Manages purchasing budget to determine feasibility of contracts and exceed savings goals. Results-driven Procurement Officer offering superior research abilities, sound judgment and meticulous organizational skills and inventory management. Meets internal supply needs while maintaining budget and operational goals. Proficient in supervising, training, developing and evaluating the performance of employees. Motivated leader and enthusiastic communicator who's highly skilled with extensive experience in quality control of laboratory products / media.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Procurement Manager…………………………………...………………………

Detroit Medical Center
Detroit, MI
08.2010 - 01.2021
  • Supervise Laboratory Assistants ensuring appropriate policies / procedures are being adhered to.
  • Purchase all supplies, materials and reagents ensuring appropriate levels of inventory are maintained.
  • Maintain all controllable costs to keep operations profitable and in line with budget
  • Manage inventory by implementing purchasing plans and negotiate competitive pricing while maintaining positive relationships with vendors and suppliers
  • Subsequent inventory checks of delinquent deliveries, addressing overages, shortages, backorders, damages, performance issues and reconciliation processes
  • Perform quality assurance by inspection for sanitation, color and other chemical contaminates on media and reagents per FDA guidelines.

Assistant Branch Manager……………………………………………………………….

Comerica Bank
Detroit, MI
11.2006 - 08.2010
  • Establish relationship with vendors to bring in effective marketing displays for sales floor and store windows
  • Provide training to improve knowledge base of staff and utilize cross-training methods
  • Update colleagues on business performance, new initiatives and other pertinent issues.

Assistant Store Manager…………………………………………………………..……

03.2000 - 09.2005
  • Prepare annual budget; schedule expenditures; analyze variances
  • Organize special promotions, displays and events
  • Retain store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees.

Education

Biological Sciences

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
2009

Biological Sciences

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
2002

Skills

  • Contract Negotiation
  • Strategic planning
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Reporting knowledge
  • Procurement expertise
  • Data analysis understanding
  • Account management
  • Process Development
  • Document preparation
  • Trend Analysis

Timeline

Quality Procurement Manager…………………………………...………………………

Detroit Medical Center
08.2010 - 01.2021

Assistant Branch Manager……………………………………………………………….

Comerica Bank
11.2006 - 08.2010

Assistant Store Manager…………………………………………………………..……

03.2000 - 09.2005

Biological Sciences

Wayne State University

Biological Sciences

Eastern Michigan University
Tsia Fields