YaQuina Walker
Benton Harbor,MI
Summary
Dynamic Buyer with over 25 years of experience in procurement, leveraging strong analytical and vendor management skills to optimize purchasing processes. Proven track record of reducing expenses while acquiring high-quality products that support organizational growth. Committed to fostering a positive and safe work environment, with a focus on achieving success through effective problem-solving and continuous process improvement initiatives. Prepared to drive strategic procurement efforts that align with business objectives and enhance overall operational efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing/Buyer's Agent
Wolverine Corporation
09.1999 - Current
- Review/administer long-term and blanket purchase contracts. Create purchase orders or blanket orders based on planning documents such as MRP II/ERP planning systems.
- Determine the best vendors based on price, delivery, and historical performance, as well as purchasing priorities and economic order.
- Coordinates with accounts payable and shipping/receiving regarding billing or returns, respectively, and ensures that accounts payable records reflect returns.
- Ensure maintenance of proper inventory levels below target levels, including vendor partnership programs, JIT, Kanban, etc. as well as conduct and maintain cost reduction programs.
- Communicate closely with scheduling and production departments on schedule changes and problems with inventory materials needed for production. Meet with the materials and production teams to review the upcoming production schedule. Communicate any issues or concerns, upon reviewing the MRP during the week. Work closely with Production to ensure steel and components are delivered on time.
- Perform daily review of the raw material requirements report and outside processing schedules and expedite, as required, to assure on time delivery on all purchased material and outside processing. Communicate with the suppliers if any changes or expedites are needed to meet the internal and external customer requirements.
- Support the quality department with support and documentation to maintain ISO 9001 and IATF certifications. Maintain supplier performance and score cards based on IATF Standards.
- Support the sales team with any quotes and pricing updates to product is being quoted/produced at a profitable margin.
Education
Diploma -
Benton Harbor High School
Benton Harbor, MI06.1996
Timeline
Purchasing/Buyer's Agent
Wolverine Corporation
09.1999 - Current
Diploma -
Benton Harbor High School