Experience

• 

  Frham safety products inc.

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2016

  Purchasing agent / customer service representative

  Provided leadership as Purchasing Agent responsible for sourcing and negotiating pricing for materials at quality and cost standards. Developed material requirement plans while setting and modifying production schedules and flow of materials from order receipt to production, shipment, and delivery of finished goods. Worked directly with customers by telephone, email, and fax to provide information regarding products and services. Addressed customer concerns and provided appropriate resolutions.-Identified any potential opportunities and implemented best practices with a focus on process improvement -Received and processed quotes and orders, processed purchase orders, and provided pricing for customers-Reviewed inventory levels with manufacturers and informed customers of order status in a timely manner-Monitored productivity levels throughout the month to make any modifications to drive optimal efficiency Show less

• 

  Dci donor services, inc.

  Nov 2016 - now

  Purchasing supervisor

  Directs the overall, high-level buying, receiving and materials management activities of the organization including identifying suppliers, selecting vendors, arranging contracts, and managing relationships. Possess a strong understanding of regulations (FDA, OSHA, CMA), an aptitude for systems, strong management, leadership, and excellent communication skills.Recruit and develop a team to support the responsibilities of the department and organization. Supervises daily activities of purchasing department, including reviewing purchasing designs, orders, and vendor contracts. Focuses on procuring materials at lowest cost while maintaining quality standards. Plans, develops, and maintains cost reduction plans as well as tracks and validates cost savings data. Engages with end users to establish understanding of requirements & specifications of supplies and services requested. Engages with stakeholders and upper management to meet budget requirements and address large purchasing requests or services needed. Direct report to CFO.Contributes leadership to several company 5S projects to drive waste minimization and improve overall work flowInterviewed Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO) and made decision on best GPO to meet company needsIdentified Suppliers to meet our Organizational needsCollaborate with corporate legal team to review and upload all contracts to new database to track contract detailsExperience leading end-to-end Strategic Sourcing Initiatives, with contract negotiations, with data gathering and analysis, reviewing and negotiating contract Terms and Conditions, with GPO’sGrew our Purchasing Department from just me to a team of 3 Buyers (Purchasing Coordinators) that I recruited, trained and manageKey Attributes: Executive presence, Healthcare purchasing experience, team builder, excellent communicator, organized, open minded, player coach, teacher, trainer, mentor Show less