Experience

GIW Industries, Inc. (A KSB Company)

• United States
• Mining
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Materials Buyer II

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  Augusta, Georgia Area Responsible for procuring raw materials and transportation, while operating SAP software systems.



US CareNet

• Procurement Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Jan 2017

  Augusta, Georgia Area *US CareNet was formerly CareSouth Home Health • Managed the purchasing, logistics, record storage, and facility departments. • Oversaw all orders for goods & services. Negotiated contracts and leases for company, and managed timely return of all leased equipment. • Maintained expenses around $900,000 and $250,000 for two biggest vendors during periods of growth with contract negotiations and formularies. • Developed and customized ordering sites to meet our company’s needs, and… Show more *US CareNet was formerly CareSouth Home Health • Managed the purchasing, logistics, record storage, and facility departments. • Oversaw all orders for goods & services. Negotiated contracts and leases for company, and managed timely return of all leased equipment. • Maintained expenses around $900,000 and $250,000 for two biggest vendors during periods of growth with contract negotiations and formularies. • Developed and customized ordering sites to meet our company’s needs, and trained employees to use them. • Ensured field staff had needed materials and services to provide quality care for our clients. • Managed and coordinated with multiple departments and field offices on projects, including new vendors, acquisitions, relocations, materials, services, policies, and procedures. • Supervised procurement staff during daily operations, in addition to providing periodic performance reviews. • Developed and managed processes for proper record storage and retrieval. • Trainer for the Vista Customer Service Project. Focused on training employees on the importance of customer service for internal and external customers, and how our relationships could set ourselves apart from the competition. • Established and managed relationships with both employees and vendors. • Operated Peachtree and Bellwether purchase order systems, and developed an internal purchase order system with IT department to meet our needs. • Managed all shipping and receiving for company, including UPS, Fed Ex, and USPS. Show less



Shealy Electrical Wholesalers - A Division of Border States

• Account Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  Augusta, Georgia Area • Outside sales representative for industrial clients in the CSRA area. • Introduced new products to clients that streamlined their processes and expenses. • Responsible for pricing structure for clients, and ensured all quotes, orders, and shipments are completed in a timely manner. • Managed clients’ inventory for them. • Manage relationship with clients, vendors, and internal staff to ensure all needs are met.



CareSouth Health System, Inc.

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Procurement Manager

  • Jun 2001 - Jun 2014

  Augusta, Georgia Area • Managed the purchasing, logistics, record storage, and facility departments. • Oversaw all orders for goods & services. Negotiated contracts and leases for company, and managed timely return of all leased equipment. • Maintained expenses around $900,000 and $250,000 for two biggest vendors during periods of growth with contract negotiations and formularies. • Developed and customized ordering sites to meet our company’s needs, and trained employees to use them. • Ensured field… Show more • Managed the purchasing, logistics, record storage, and facility departments. • Oversaw all orders for goods & services. Negotiated contracts and leases for company, and managed timely return of all leased equipment. • Maintained expenses around $900,000 and $250,000 for two biggest vendors during periods of growth with contract negotiations and formularies. • Developed and customized ordering sites to meet our company’s needs, and trained employees to use them. • Ensured field staff had needed materials and services to provide quality care for our clients. • Managed and coordinated with multiple departments and field offices on projects, including new vendors, acquisitions, relocations, materials, services, policies, and procedures. • Supervised procurement staff during daily operations, in addition to providing periodic performance reviews. • Developed and managed processes for proper record storage and retrieval. • Trainer for the Vista Customer Service Project. Focused on training employees on the importance of customer service for internal and external customers, and how our relationships could set ourselves apart from the competition. • Established and managed relationships with both employees and vendors. • Operated Peachtree and Bellwether purchase order systems, and developed an internal purchase order system with IT department to meet our needs. • Managed all shipping and receiving for company, including UPS, Fed Ex, and USPS. Show less



Kennametal

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Inside Account Manager

  • Dec 1998 - May 2001

  Augusta, Georgia Area • Served as liaison for customers and outside sales staff. • Communicated and worked with clients to obtain proper goods in a timely manner. • Responsible for maintaining relationship with 11 of the top 20 accounts. • Processed orders, expedited shipments, and returns.