VOUNDRIA REDMON
Mass Transportation Authority
Flint,MI
Work Preference
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
Remote
Minimum Desired Compensation
$45000/yr
12
years of professional experience
Purchasing Manager experienced in supplier relationship management and strategic planning. Delivered impactful results through effective auditing of $2.8 million in Defense Travel Service requests and oversight of procurement processes for transit operations. Focused on enhancing operational efficiency and compliance while fostering strong vendor relationships and coordinating inventory needs.
Work History
Purchasing Manager
8 Years 9 Months- Managed procurement requests for transit operations and maintenance departments, aligning material availability with operational needs.
- Approved and monitored weekly purchase orders, ensuring timely fulfillment and compliance with procurement policies
- Manage a team of purchasing agents.
- Liaised between vendors and accounts payable to resolve discrepancies and facilitate payment processes
- Reviewed and verified invoices for accuracy
- Track orders, reconcile invoices
- Managed procurement requests for transit operations and maintenance departments.
Buyer
3 Years 3 Months- Reviewed and audited $2.8 million in Defense Travel Service requests
- Authorized reservations and approved travel requests and vouchers to ensure compliance with policies
- Managed operations and logistics to maintain efficiency in time-sensitive, dynamic environments
- Trained employees and provided coaching to enhance team capabilities and performance
- Coordinated logistics operations and planning processes to optimize efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Skills
Procurement
Supplier management
Vendor Sourcing
Inventory management
Purchase Order Management
Logistics Coordination
Order processing
Invoice reconciliation
Spend analysis
Price negotiation strategies
Supplier negotiation
Supplier engagement
Scheduling coordination
Strategic Planning
Equipment & logistics
Supply
Account oversight
Inventory Coordination
Personal Information
Title: BUYER
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Mass Transportation Authority
07.2016 - 04.2025Read More
Buyer
United States Army
01.2013 - 04.2016Read More
University of Maryland University College
Bachelor of Science from Human Resources Management
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