Katie Saylor

Experience

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  Lowe's Home Improvement

  Aug 2002 - Jan 2008

  Garden Department Team Lead

  Supervised and instructed garden staff in the safe and effective use of all power equipment and work flow.Received, evaluated quality, and reconciled garden Purchase Orders.Responsible for monthly cycle counts for inventory purposes.Provided security to deter internal theft.

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  Lowe's Home Improvement

  Jan 2009 - Nov 2009

  Live Nursery Specialist

  Purchasing and inventory of all live goods withing the garden department. Supervised the maintenance of all live goods.

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  Lawrence Memorial Hospital

  Nov 2009 - Jan 2014

  Sterile Supply Technition

  Create and Process SAP Purchase orders to ensure PAR levels meet the demand of our clientele. Forecast and project inventory levels to meet the ebb and flow of the seasonal changes. Create, track, and document SAP Return Purchase Orders. Utilized buy-in deals to provide the store with better margins. Analyzed BEX reports to ensure top sellers were always available. Aggressively pursued credit opportunities for expired or damaged product. Planned events to help drive the sales of the store and provide community outreach. Train employees to meet the standards of the company. Show less

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  Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

  Jan 2014 - May 2016

  Vitamin Buyer / Manager

  Create and Process SAP Purchase orders to ensure PAR levels meet the demand of our clientele. Forecast and project inventory levels to meet the ebb and flow of the seasonal changes. Create, track, and document SAP Return Purchase Orders. Utilized buy-in deals to provide the store with better margins. Analyzed BEX reports to ensure top sellers were always available. Aggressively pursued credit opportunities for expired or damaged product. Planned events to help drive the sales of the store and provide community outreach. Train employees to meet the standards of the company. Show less

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  HealthTrust Workforce Solutions

  May 2016 - May 2021

  Senior Buyer ~ Invoice Resolution ~ HealthTrust

  Work with AP to resolve pricing discrepancies between PO and invoice. Support Contract Managers to resolve contract issues and identify and resolve major pricing issues to prevent future credit holds. Maintain relationships with various departments and vendors to ensure a smooth working relationship. Work with receiving to document any discrepancies. Help collaborate, develop and implement SOP for new processes. Think outside the box daily to "think" your way around unique problems that present themselves daily. Show less

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  ABEC

  Nov 2021 - Jun 2024

  MRO CAPITAL BUYER

  Created and streamlined structure within the Maintenance Repair Operations (MRO) / Capital Buyer position, by adding SOPs to create a more lean, mirrored process for each global site.Aligned with Global Controller to create a process to manage Appropriation Request Funds.Managed MRO / Capital Appropriation Requests (AR) and Requisitions for all four global sites: Fermoy and Kells, Ireland, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and Springfield, Missouri.Collaborated with suppliers to ensure optimum combination of price, quality, and lead time is obtained on all items/service purchases. This includes negotiation of price, delivery times, and terms.Contacted vendors regarding shipment quantity discrepancies and missing material certifications. Worked with quality and receiving until the process was resolved.Presented presentations to showcase analyzed data to Executive Management.Implemented a new vendor pre-vetting process, getting NDAs signed, and W-9s processed. Developed a system for purchasing to keep track of the process and work seamlessly together.Liaised with field personnel, production, purchasing, and accounting department as well as vendors to troubleshoot inventory movements and issues.Conducted yearly inventory.Sourced and secured alternative product lines, worked with design and engineering to implement and rank within the system, to further our cost savings initiatives as well as creating a process to ensure a less reactive purchasing process.Crafted a line noting process within the Purchasing Department to create a more lean, transparent structure for ABEC globally. Anyone can see the life of any PO in real-time.Scouted new vendors to help leverage price negotiations with existing vendors forcing competitive bids.Initiated pricing agreements with vetted vendors. Show less

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  27North Inc.

  Jun 2024 - now

  Purchasing Manager

  Crafted and executed dynamic purchasing strategies that drove cost-effective procurement of materials and supplies, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.Identified and assessed high-potential suppliers aligned with the company’s vision and strategic objectives, ensuring a robust and sustainable supplier network.Spearheaded the creation of a comprehensive Vendor Vetting Packet, harmonizing Marketing, Finance, and Procurement to streamline vendor onboarding and set clear expectations.Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to establish precise Terms of Engagement, optimizing processes and accelerating vendor integration.Negotiated superior terms with onboarded vendors, maximizing value and reducing costs, contributing to overall financial performance.Led the transition to a new ERP system, developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that enhanced internal processes and operational clarity.Secured supply chain stability by strategically forecasting and securing stock in three-month increments, mitigating risks associated with long lead times.Conducted in-depth research and development alongside engineers and senior leadership, pioneering innovative solutions that strengthened the supply chain and challenged existing constraints.Oversaw and optimized the Purchasing budget, ensuring strategic allocation of resources to maximize cost efficiency and support organizational goals. Show less