Yvonne Owens
Huber Heights,USA
Summary
Procurement professional with strong track record in sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management. Skilled in optimizing procurement processes, reducing costs, and ensuring supply chain efficiency. Known for effective team collaboration, flexibility in dynamic environments, and steadfast focus on achieving impactful results. Proven ability to analyze market trends, build strategic partnerships, and deliver value-driven outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Westrafo America
Trotwood, OH
09.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented procurement strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
- Conducted market research to identify potential vendors and assess market trends.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with organizational goals.
- Established strong relationships with key suppliers to foster collaboration and innovation.
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for long-term supply agreements, securing stable pricing and reliable product availability.
- Conducted market research to identify new suppliers, keeping abreast of industry trends and best practices in procurement management.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
Procurement Specialist
Riverside Research
Beavercreek, OH
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Recorded order information and updated changes using Deltek.
- Ensured timely responses to supplier inquiries, promoting seamless operations.
- Ensured supplier portfolio delivered products and services on schedule at competitive rates.
- Offered cost projections to research department.
- Worked with vendors to enhance performance outcomes.
- Shared expertise with junior procurement staff, promoting ongoing growth.
- Informed project managers regarding lead times and any unforeseen delays.
- Tasked with maintaining a corporate credit card featuring the company's maximum limit.
- Executed the sending and logging of purchase order documents.
- Secured stable pricing and reliable product availability through favorable contract negotiations with vendors.
- Adhered to company policies and industry regulations throughout procurement.
Senior Purchasing Manager
GoKeyless
Miamisburg, OH
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Maintained accurate order entries through consistent use of NetSuite.
- Reduced expenses through effective handling of shrink processes.
- Managed supplier relationships to address and rectify performance issues.
- Streamlined inventory processes for optimized stocking and ordering.
- Collected and maintained vendor records.
- Provided detailed solutions to questions raised by customers.
- Maintained consistent interaction with the Director of Sales and the sales crew.
- Oversaw execution of extensive account transactions and government procurements.
Buyer/Non-Inventory Supervisor
Chewy
Vandalia, OH
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Managed supply orders for multiple locations including two Louisville, KY pharmacies.
- Sourced all necessary materials for shipments and office use.
- Managed corporate purchasing transactions.
- Managed and supervised 4-person team responsible for receiving shipments and corrugated materials.
- Oversaw procurement processes for non-product purchase orders assigned to vendors.
- Coordinated logistics for shipping supplies distribution.
Procurement Manager/GSA Contractor
GoKeyless
Miamisburg, OH
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Recorded order details and made updates using NetSuite.
- Maintained quality control during assembly verification and packaging development.
- Conducted inventory level assessments to implement corrective actions that minimized costs.
- Managed government contracts.
- Minimized financial discrepancies by overseeing inventory and supplier details.
- Handled coordination of product inventory and restocking procedures.
- Maintained records of organizational vendor statistics including quantity, type, and value.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues through phone and email.
- Established effective partnerships with critical suppliers, achieving better rates and dependable delivery.
- Oversaw all major account processing.
- Oversaw supply chain from order placement to delivery ensuring timely completion.
Executive Administrative Assistant
GoKeyless
Vandalia, OH
03.2014 - 06.2018
- Maintained regular communication with both Director of Sales and sales team.
- Managed processing of larger accounts and coordination for government orders.
- Facilitated necessary interactions with vendors.
- Locate new business opportunities efficiently.
- Facilitated collections support.
- Managed account software to process orders.
- Ensure compliance with filing standards.
- Streamlined distribution process for vendor packet contents, ensuring accuracy.
- Processed and performed quality assurance for government and commercial account orders.
- Communicated evaluations regarding restricted quantities, outages, and adjustments to active production lines.
- Managed order placements and delivery receipts.
- Managed processes involving over $10 million in sales with more than 380 SKUs.
- Manages accounts payable and receivable.
Chemical Operations Specialist (74D)/Orderly
U.S. Army
Wiesbaden, Germany
06.2006 - 10.2009
- Managed and sustained inventory valued at over $500,000 in Chemical Defense Equipment.
- Distributed chemical defense gear to more than 200 soldiers.
- Oversaw administration of personnel files for 120 soldiers.
- Provided guidance to the commander on chemical defense strategies.
- Maintained the exemplary standard in Chemical Defense Equipment Office within division.
Education
BBA - Customer Care Management
Jones International University
Centennial, CO, USA01-2013
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Supplier management
- Purchase order processing
- Risk assessment
- Inventory management
- Cost analysis
- Advanced in ERP Systems including SAP, NetSuite, and Deltek
Affiliations
- American Kykui-Do Federation
- Disable Veterans of America
- Jones International University Alumni
Military Experience
Chemical Operations Specialist (74D)/Orderly, 06/01/06, 11/30/09, U.S. Army, Wiesbaden, Germany, Oversee. Maintained over a half of million dollars' worth of Chemical Defense Equipment. Issued out chemical defense equipment to over 200 soldiers. Maintained personnel records for 120 soldiers., Active Duties. Advised the commander in matters regarding chemical defense. Assisted with chemical defense training. In charge of making sure personal records and paperwork got to their appropriate destinations. Tested and maintained all equipment under my care. Maintained the highest standard of physical and mental readiness., Accomplishments. Held the highest standard in Chemical Defense Equipment Office in my division
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Westrafo America
09.2025 - Current
Procurement Specialist
Riverside Research
08.2022 - 08.2025
Senior Purchasing Manager
GoKeyless
08.2019 - 08.2022
Buyer/Non-Inventory Supervisor
Chewy
03.2019 - 08.2019
Procurement Manager/GSA Contractor
GoKeyless
06.2018 - 03.2019
Executive Administrative Assistant
GoKeyless
03.2014 - 06.2018
Chemical Operations Specialist (74D)/Orderly
U.S. Army
06.2006 - 10.2009
BBA - Customer Care Management
Jones International University