Yvonne Owens
Huber Heights
Summary
Experienced in purchasing and maintaining strong vendor relationships. Successfully led company's government contracting section for five years. Proven track record in managing procurement processes and negotiating contracts. Consistently ensured timely delivery of goods and services while optimizing cost efficiency. Expertise in vendor selection and contract management resulted in significant cost savings and improved operational effectiveness for organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Riverside Research
08.2022 - Current
- Entered order details into the system and inputted updates accordingly using Deltek
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
- Provided quotes to research team
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Coordinated with suppliers to resolve performance related issues
- Mentored junior procurement team members, sharing expertise and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
- Saved costs by coordinating inventory requirements and vendor procurement details to mitigate financial discrepancies
- Supported senior leadership by collecting and maintaining vendor and organizational quantity, type and supply value records
- Communicated information to project managers about lead times and delays
- Holds and balances a corporate credit card with the highest limit in the company
- Sends out and maintains all records of purchase orders
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve best pricing and terms.
- Orders everything for 8 different locations plus all government contracts
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for long-term supply agreements, securing stable pricing and reliable product availability.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and industry regulations during the procurement process to minimize risks.
Senior Purchasing Manager
GoKeyless
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Entered order details into the system and inputted updates accordingly using NetSuite
- Diminished merchandise production down time
- Saved costs by managing shrink processes and inventory levels for corrective action planning
- Added new vendors and products into the system and keyed in special shipping codes when needed
- Coordinated with suppliers to resolve performance related issues
- Saved costs by coordinating inventory requirements and vendor procurement details to mitigate financial discrepancies
- Coordinated inventory, stocking, and ordering
- Supported senior leadership by collecting and maintaining vendor and organizational quantity, type and supply value records
- Resolved customer problems by investigating issues, answering questions and building rapport
- Communicated information to customers about product quality, value and style
- Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints via phone and email
- Daily communication with both Director of Sales and sales team
- Lead processor of all larger accounts as well as a direct liaison for all government purchase orders
- Generate leads when applicable
Buyer/Non-Inventory Supervisor
Chewy
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Order all corrugate and non-inventory supplies for three facilities including two pharmacies located in Louisville, KY
- Order all shipping and office supplies
- Held a corporate purchasing card
- Balance credit card statement each month
- Supervisor of 4 team members that receive in shipping supplies and corrugate
- Place all purchase orders for facility with the exception of product purchase orders with their assigned vendor
- Plan all corrugate and shipping supplies deliveries
Procurement Manager/GSA Contractor
GoKeyless
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Entered order details into the system and inputted updates accordingly using NetSuite
- Diminished merchandise production down time, ensuring quality control while verifying assembly and creating new packaging
- Saved costs by managing shrink processes and inventory levels for corrective action planning
- Reduced procurement costs by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
- Processed government contracts
- Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits
- Saved costs by coordinating inventory requirements and vendor procurement details to mitigate financial discrepancies
- Coordinated inventory, stocking, and ordering
- Supported senior leadership by collecting and maintaining vendor and organizational quantity, type and supply value records
- Resolved customer problems by investigating issues, answering questions and building rapport
- Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints via phone and email
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
- Lead processor of all larger accounts as well as a direct liaison for all government purchase orders
- Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
- Generate leads when applicable
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
Executive Administrative Assistant
GoKeyless
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Daily communication with both Director of Sales and sales team
- Lead processor of all larger accounts as well as a direct liaison for all government purchase orders
- Provide vendor correspondences as needed
- Generate leads when applicable
- Collections assistance
- Processing orders in internal documents and account software
- Maintain filing protocols
- Sends out components of vendor packets to customers
- Daily communication with Director of Operation and operations team
- Assist processing and providing quality assurance for all government, commercial account orders
- Provide feedback on limited quantities, outages, running changes to current lines
- Responsible data entry, ordering, receiving and remitting invoices
- Processes involving over 10 million in sales, over 380 skus, with the average ticket item roughly at $210.00 per part
- Oversees accounts payable and accounts recievables
Chemical Operations Specialist (74D)/Orderly
U.S. Army
06.2006 - 11.2009
- Oversaw and 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
Education
BBA - Customer Care Management
Jones International University
Centennial, CO01.2013
Skills
- Devoted to data integrity
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Conflict resolution proficiency
- Effective communication
- Price negotiation
- New vendor setup
- Knowledgeable in many different ERP systems
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Self-directed
- Contract negotiation
- Supplier relationship management
Accomplishments
- Hold a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
- Maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout college
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
Riverside Research
08.2022 - Current
Senior Purchasing Manager
GoKeyless
08.2019 - 08.2022
Buyer/Non-Inventory Supervisor
Chewy
04.2019 - 08.2019
Procurement Manager/GSA Contractor
GoKeyless
07.2018 - 04.2019
Executive Administrative Assistant
GoKeyless
01.2017 - 07.2018
Chemical Operations Specialist (74D)/Orderly
U.S. Army
06.2006 - 11.2009
BBA - Customer Care Management
Jones International University
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