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Candidate Info
5
years in workforce
2
years at this job
BS
Design Engineering Tech
MA
Black Belt Lean Six Sigma
Purchasing Agent
- Prepared detailed purchase requisitions, RFQ's, and purchase orders resulting in delivery of correct components.
- Improved vendor relations through communication including, plant visits, in-house meetings and phone calls which improved product quality, reduced lead time, and lowered cost by 15%.
- Coordinated with accounting concerning pricing disputes promoting harmonious working relationships with company and vendors while maintaining over 90% vendor retention rate.
- Reviewed engineering and purchase specifications for accuracy so purchase orders quantities and parts specifications were accurate and correct reducing purchasing errors by 10%.
- Managed all purchasing from over 50 vendors resulting in fewer shortages and improved delivery times.
- Negotiated prices and terms with material suppliers and vendors lowering costs by 20%.
Candidate Info
12
years in workforce
4
years at this job
Business Administration
Purchasing Agent
Promoted from Accounts Payable Technician to Purchasing Agent, due to exceptional performance.
- Trained and evaluated 4 team members in Accounts Payables, playing an integral role in their development and productivity.
- Applied organizational skills and sharp attention to detail in creating PO's and sending out requisitions.
- Built and established strong vendor relationships, integral to promoting high quality and accuracy.
- Allocated budget for each department, with a focus on optimizing use of resources while controlling costs.
- Closely monitored expenses, PO's, and receipts in order to promptly identify and resolve issues.
- Created Purchasing and Accounts Payable Training Manual for JDE One World.
Candidate Info
11
years in workforce
11
years at this job
HS
Perpetual
Purchasing Agent
Purchasing agent for the oversea suppliers, as well as local suppliers.
- Negotiated prices and terms. Monitored all unreasonable price increases. Overseeing quality control, ensured that products met and maintained safety standards.
- Prepared proper documentation for oversea shipments. Overseen shipping and receiving.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with 20-40 suppliers (including distributors, and transportation companies), resulting in savings and improved service for the company.
- Assisted our clients with inquiries, issues and complaints.
- Worked closely with Camp and School Directors on bulk orders for staffing.
Candidate Info
14
years in workforce
4
years at this job
BS
Business Administration
Purchasing Agent
- Developed a targeted group of strategic suppliers and reduced vendors from 100+ to a group of 50, resulting in a cost savings of $1MM
- Sourced and administrated pricing for over 10,000 products, with annual purchases valued in excess of $25MM
- Managed a $4-5 MM dollar inventory for the Northeast Division including all 33 branch locations and hubs
- Negotiated the terms of large volume buying while reducing inventory levels and cost through centralized purchasing
- Maintained a 90% in stock percentage with an excellent turns ratio
- Focused on cost reduction and savings during the continuous sourcing for different material to support the company in lowering its operational cost
Candidate Info
35
years in workforce
4
years at this job
BA
Psychology
Purchasing Agent
- Initiated annual bid on electronic components reducing material costs by 4.5%
- Project managed the transition of product build from US manufacturer to Malaysian contract manufacturer including vendor approvals, transfer of materials, and approval of pilot runs.
- Project managed the upgrade of 5 significant products to a new version through our Malaysian contract manufacturer.
- Prevented 45% increase on power supplies by qualifying in OEM part rather than using partners product.
- Analyzed cost to move to other warehousing facility through competitive bid and quoting self-storage with a final recommendation to stay at current facility.
Candidate Info
16
years in workforce
1
year at this job
BS
Project And Supply Chain Management
Procurement and Purchasing Agent
- Weekly status reports to senior stakeholders and consulted vendors and customers daily to build business acumen and satisfactory customer service
- Managed day-to-day purchasing operations by successfully sourcing and securing goods and services such as raw materials, production components, and tooling
- Automated the process of collecting due dates and promise dates for Purchase Orders from our vendors which improved accuracy by 20%
- Authored multiple work instructions and trained peers within Epicor (ERP system)
- Input Purchase Orders, RFQ's, updated jobs, and input/updated attributes for vendor supplies
Candidate Info
15
years in workforce
6
months at this job
BBA
Business
Purchasing Agent
Managed planning and processing of materials for construction, environmental and service divisions. Monitored changes affecting supply and demand, price trends or future markets.
- Researched and evaluated suppliers. Prepared purchase orders, solicited bids proposals.
- Analyzed proposals, financial reports, and other data and information.
- Negotiated and administered contracts. Evaluated performance and contract compliance.
- Developed strategic purchasing programs to facilitate better access to needed supplies.
Candidate Info
17
years in workforce
17
years at this job
Purchasing Agent
- Analyzed quotes and created purchase orders.
- Consistently researched price, availability and product quality to maintain a strong bottom line.
- Prepared documents for inventory adjustments, RMA's, vendor returns and filed claims for damaged or factory defects.
- Developed new vendor agreements while always fostering strong professional relationships.
- Proven ability to coordinate with all departments for material requests and receiving issues/confirmations.
Candidate Info
1
year in workforce
7
months at this job
BA
Journalism And Public Relations
Purchasing Agent
- Operated in the purchasing department for leading corporation offering innovative hearing solutions tailored to meet individual needs for adults and children
- Processed purchase requisitions for new and existing vendors
- Evaluated purchase requisitions for accuracy and further revenue potential
- Compiled and submitted purchase orders for supplies and materials vital for uninterrupted production
- Maintained expansive spreadsheet tracking upwards of $3.7 billion in vendor transactions
- Produced invoices and expedited shipment for hearing aid credit returns utilizing Pro Forma software
Candidate Info
31
years in workforce
2
years at this job
BS
Business
Consumer Behavior And Teaching As A Profession
Finance
Finance Officer/ Purchasing Agent
- Managed all aspects of the MUA's $8 million sewer and water budgets, general ledger, cash receipts and revenue analysis reports, financial statements, journal entries, bank account reconciliation, purchasing, bidding, and on-line auction with Gov-Deals
- Prepared financial portion of Preliminary Official Statement for bond issuance, NJ State mandated Budget documents for submission to DLGS, and USDA reports for the $12 million clean water project
- Implemented real-time posting of Edmunds' billing side to finance side cash receipts of revenue
- Set up Edmunds' requisition software and trained staff in preparing requisitions
- Coordinated Edmunds' WIPP program to accept on-line payments from utility customers
Candidate Info
4
years in workforce
3
years at this job
BS
Accounting And Finance
MBA
Finance
Purchasing Agent
Generated $514K in revenue for Modern Motors YTD.
- Instrumental in achieving 15% sales growth YTD.
- Industry expert in launching consignment brands such as Mercedes, BMW, Land Rover, Porsche.
- File sales declarations in accordance to company procedure and with department of motor vehicles.
- Created consignment sales relationships with leading dealer networks throughout assigned sales territory.
Candidate Info
8
years in workforce
2
years at this job
BS
Staffing Management
Cspm
Purchasing Agent
- Managed a key supplier with an annual spend of $30m+ and captured $600k in cost savings within one year.
- Led global strategic sourcing implementation teams in India and China to develop and manage a new supply base, with an annual savings of $1.25m.
- Responsible for tactical management of steel commodity with an annual North American spend of $125m.
Candidate Info
33
years in workforce
3
years at this job
Purchasing Agent
Purchased and maintained sixty vendors of product for up to six locations
- Verified that information in the computer system was up to date and accurate
- Compiled statistical information for special reports
- Created new orders
- Identified and resolved system and purchasing issues
Candidate Info
4
years in workforce
2
years at this job
BA
English Language And Literature
MA
International Studies
Buyer/ Purchasing Agent
- Worked as the main purchaser in San Diego branch, managing all import & domestic products and tracking inventory of up to 4,000 items from over 80 vendor lines
- Created and executed a plan to streamline imported products from Japan and China directly to San Diego, bypassing Headquarters in LA, ultimately saving the Company hundreds of thousands of dollars a year
- Analyzed, researched, and regularly briefed senior Management regarding the supply chain and recommended opportunities for cost savings and productivity improvements
- Negotiated purchasing cost with vendors and analyzed market prices and product mix checks for competitiveness
- Oversaw P.O, B.L, invoices and related documents
- Managed key relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokerage, shipping companies and suppliers
- Sole employee with HACCP certification, providing the branch with all the basic HACCP planning and training
Candidate Info
14
years in workforce
5
years at this job
BA
Business Management
Senior Purchasing Agent
Team Lead for Enterprise Strategic Sourcing
- Maximized benefits and captured (savings).
- Responsible for purchasing different types of commodities
- Compiled and analyzed statistical data to determine feasibility of buying production and to establish price objectives.
- Reviewed proposals, negotiated pricing, selected recommended supplier, followed up on orders placed, verified deliveries, approved payments, met deadlines that were critical to the program.
Candidate Info
59
years in workforce
4
years at this job
Pre-med
Purchasing Agent
- Experienced and successful phone sales conducted first six months opening 72 new pharmacies.
- Quickly embraced all new pharmaceutical sales speak.
- Promoted to Purchasing Agent to order and monitor 1100 items of generic pharmaceuticals.
- Accurately enter data for all Purchase Orders for product entry into the inventory.
- Purchases from vendors include daily maintenance drugs up to and including controlled substances.
- Report any increased usages of controlled(opiate base) products by pharmacies.
Candidate Info
5
years in workforce
5
years at this job
BS
Accounting
Purchasing Agent
Hired as purchasing agent to maintain inventory levels in the Georgia Distribution Center sufficient to replenish inventory sales depletions in the 25+ branches in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi.
- Established vendor partner relations and pricing levels to meet the highly competitive plumbing market while maintaining our return on investment goals.
- After the decision to close the GDC, was requested to join Hughes Supply - Doraville as inside sales and purchasing. Managed an OEM customer's copper tube purchases in access of $2M annually and increased gross margins form 5% to over 15% in 18 months.
- Then I became a District Purchasing Agent part of a team of buyer out of Monroe, NC with my office being in Marietta, GA.
- Managed purchasing for over 60 branches and 2 distribution centers
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Product
- Completed various sales and purchasing training
- Completed manufacturer's training with Rheem residential and commercial water heaters.
Candidate Info
7
years in workforce
4
years at this job
BA
Sociology
Purchasing Agent
Lead purchasing agent for CA Branch Office supporting five sales representatives and processing inventory.
- Coordinate large international orders.
- Receive new materials using Dancik software system.
- Report Quartz claims to supplier.
- Assisted homeowners, fabricators and contractors with orders and inquiries.
- Created purchase orders for stateside and factory direct special orders.
- Continuously expanded product knowledge for incoming and existing lines.
Candidate Info
5
years in workforce
2
years at this job
Business Management
Purchasing Agent
Manages plumbing, HVAC and electrical supplies and equipment totaling inventory on hand of $7.2 million to ensure correct product mix is being purchased to stock four regional distribution centers.
- Reviews forecasts and inventory to ensure proper stocking levels are available at RDCs
- Calculates buy up and pre-season programs for cost effectiveness
- Consistently reducing cost through attention to detail of IOV, PO terms and pricing discrepancies
- Enters and maintains accurate item data in ERP system
- Coordinates and tracks onboarding of new vendors with multiple teams and reviews stocking levels of new products
Candidate Info
9
years in workforce
9
years at this job
Purchasing Agent
In addition to duties listed in above, coordinated the purchase of hollow metal, wood doors, and hardware for both small projects and large projects such as hotels and apartment buildings.
- Provided estimates that were rewarded multiple projects
- Sourced material from regular vendors and developed relationships with alternate vendors
- Created machining sheets for both wood doors and hollow metal doors and worked with vendors to resolve any issues that occurred during fabrication process
- Providing training for purchasing agent and receptionist
- Assisted walk in customers with information and material as required
Candidate Info
33
years in workforce
11
years at this job
BS
Bachelor of Science
Purchasing Agent, Material Planner, MRO Buyer
- Material scheduling for steel, components, packaging, and outside processing.
- Responsible for supplier selection, negotiating contract pricing and discounts as well as issuing blanket purchase orders.
- Managed approved source list, initiated PPAP submission and tracked delivery performance per TS16949 requirements for international supply chain.
- Responsible for all MRO purchasing and contracts. Negotiated, processed and launched all outside contracts for new company programs involving the rollforming, stamping, welding and painting Departments.
Candidate Info
2
years in workforce
11
months at this job
BBA
Finance
Product Sourcing Coordinator & Purchasing Agent
- Created, edited, and maintained all product data within the Global Shop Solutions ERP system.
- Developed and utilized complex inventory reports, and used them to analyze all products over 50+ Product Lines.
- Established and maintained vendor relationships, and arranged for timely procurement of materials and products.
- Updated and maintained all product pricing information, and lowered costs by obtaining competitive pricing.
Candidate Info
5
years in workforce
2
years at this job
AS
Liberal Arts
BS
Business Administration
Purchasing Agent
- Created appropriate documents for bidding, contracts, work agreements, & scopes of work.
- Reviewed plans & bids for accuracy and negotiated pricing with subcontractors.
- Prepared & maintained cost budgets for various projects and tracked variances.
- Managed the implementation and data building of the company's current ERP software.
- Responsible for purchasing database, maintaining pricing for standard features and options.
- Produced ad hoc reports for senior management.
- Hired, trained & managed additional purchasing staff.
Candidate Info
11
years in workforce
11
years at this job
Business Administration
Purchasing Agent/procurement Supervisor
Responsible for the procurement of all computer hardware, peripherals and software for a six location, $110 million dollar corporation
- Supervised six employees in the procurement department.
- Conducted reviews and maintained the appropriate number employees for the department
- Negotiate volume pricing and special bid contracts from various wholesalers and distributors
- Act as a liaison between Vendors, Customers and Emtec staff
- Assist Accounting, Service, Inventory Control and the Returns Department with pricing, inventory stocking levels, part numbers and vendor invoice discrepancies
- Support Sales Managers and Sales Reps with quotes, bids, product availability and costs
- Other duties include strong telephone and computer communications, expediting, order cancellations, tracking discontinued product and part number maintenance
Candidate Info
10
years in workforce
10
years at this job
Purchasing Agent - Operations Specialist
- Key purchasing agent of audio, video related electronics and company supplies in whole. Monitor price trends and monthly forecasts.
- Sourced new vendors for products and services. Negotiated with current vendor terms, pricing and service related contracts.
- Synchronized material planning, supervised inventory control and processed faulty, defective and out of date stock products back to suppliers.
- Responsible for quarterly stock rotations, open/late purchasing reports and low inventory reports. Maintained daily communications with sales, projects & installation departments.
- Assisted accounting department on invoice discrepancies. Communicated with all suppliers related to shipping/receiving, invoicing and crediting issues.
Candidate Info
13
years in workforce
4
years at this job
BA
Psychology / Education
MA
Counseling
Purchasing Agent
- Purchased materials, equipment, supplies and services of a specialized or complex nature in accordance with prescribed purchasing regulations and requisitions, via online, bulk buys and through the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) systems.
- Processed orders for over 1,000 medical supply items per day for over 30 assigned HCA hospitals and 3 imaging centers.
- Participated in inventory set up of new facilities.
- Met with vendors to discuss ordering, pricing and inventory issues.
- Coordinated the logistics of emergency supplies from warehouse to surgical suites.
- Identified and selected vendor to procure requisitioned commodities, meeting criteria such as price, quantity, quality and confirmed delivery date on places orders. Maintained a high degree of communication, cooperation and coordination with assigned Accounts Payable, Contracting, medical staff, vendor and suppliers.
- Resolved purchasing problems between departments and vendor.
- Maintained daily reports of purchases, updating purchase orders, price discrepancies', emergency orders and deliveries. Retrieving facility's RMA's and vendor credits.
- Authorized payment of invoices, ensure contract pricing, credits and correct unit of measure are honored and negotiated.
- Trained and mentored transferred and or new employees to the Purchasing Department.
Candidate Info
31
years in workforce
2
years at this job
BA
Ce
MBA
Master of Business Administration
Purchasing Agent
Purchasing agent for approximately 80 lines, $10 million annual COGS, including most plumbing buy lines.
- Negotiate with vendors for all terms of sale, rebates, and pricing.
- Responsible for maintenance of price sheet integrity and our product database for these lines.
- Provide tracking and employee training for all warranty and return claims for all vendors, at any time approximately 1,000 claims, in excess of $500,000.
- Handle invoicing and compliance documentation for refrigerant reclamation and recycling program.
- Process all exceptional and special labor claims for our largest equipment vendor.
- Data analysis, product and category review, other projects assigned.
Candidate Info
7
years in workforce
11
months at this job
BA
Environmental Studies
Purchasing Agent
- Analyzed data to optimize inventory turns and maintain sufficient inventory to meet customer demands
- Negotiated with vendors to secure product at an agreeable price and in a timely manner
- Assisted with inventory control to reduce and eliminate any obsolete materials
- Arranged freight services for full truck and LTL deliveries
- Compared product specifications to determine possible substitutions and/or replacements
- Worked efficiently with other internal departments
Candidate Info
2
years in workforce
1
year at this job
AAS
Aviation Maintenance Technology
BBA
Accounting
Inside Sales, Customer Service Representative, Assistant Purchasing Agent
- Interacted with leadership and customers on daily basis by telephone, e-mail and site visits
- Prepared, received and disbursed daily customer sales orders and returns
- Initiated previously un-used steps to secure confidential company information and assets
- Audited $50,000 of stock inventory for daily and weekly availability
- Purchased daily $8-10,000 of re-sale items from multiple wholesalers for business efforts
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