Experience

Avioq

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Procurement Specialist II

  • Sep 2022 - Present



HR Directions

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Small Parts Assembler

  • Dec 2012 - Apr 2013

  -Assisted the Lead Engineering Technician at RTI International in the production of an environmental monitoring device used for testing air quality -Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components. -Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging. -Assisted the Lead Engineering Technician at RTI International in the production of an environmental monitoring device used for testing air quality -Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components. -Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.



RTI International

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Staff Assistant

  • Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  -Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.-Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.-Recorded, reported and posted specimen results in company software.-Performed data entry tasks and utilized statistical analysis programs to find data trends.-Managed departmental inventory and supply ordering.

• Environmental Scientist

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  -Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.-Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.-Recorded, reported and posted specimen results in company software.-Performed data entry tasks and utilized statistical analysis programs to find data trends.-Managed departmental inventory and supply ordering.

• Field Team Leader

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  -Collected, processed and delivered specimens from trial participants.-Documented inspection, collection, sample management and findings through appropriate communications and record keeping practices.-Adhered to standards in areas involving data collection, research protocols and regulatory reporting.-Obtained informed consent of research subjects or guardians



VanKel Technology Group

• Cary, NC

• Procurement Specialist

  • Jun 1997 - Dec 1999

  Supported the development and implementation of sourcing strategies, supported manufacturing operations, and negotiated contracts and supply agreements for assigned commodities & services in collaboration with other functional business departments. Managed and re-scheduled demand as needed to support changing manufacturing requirements and maintained inventory controls for the assigned products, consistent with MRP/ERP system and business plan requirements. Mitigated logistics deficiencies, resolved shortages and tracked missed or late deliveries while scheduling and expediting high-priority components. Sought out and Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply. Purchased the highest quality products for the lowest possible price. Evaluated vendors, negotiated prices and completed contracts. Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines. Collected and organized documentation within logical groupings or categories to facilitate ease of access for stakeholders. Collaborated with management to assess materials needs and look for improved options to better meet changing demands. Applied well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to build effective working relationships with vendors and partners. Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery. Show less



Bell+Howell Mail Processing Systems

• Durham, NC

• Procurement Administrator

  • Nov 1994 - Jun 1997

  Prepared, coordinated and communicated price quotes, terms of sale, delivery dates and service obligations to customers and contractors. Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit. Liaised with accounting and vendors to minimize and clear up invoice discrepancies. Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality. Collected operations data and created spreadsheets detailing trends. Prepared, coordinated and communicated price quotes, terms of sale, delivery dates and service obligations to customers and contractors. Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit. Liaised with accounting and vendors to minimize and clear up invoice discrepancies. Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality. Collected operations data and created spreadsheets detailing trends.