Experience

inTEST Thermal Solutions
• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Buyer

  • Feb 2022 - Present


TriMark United East

• Purchasing Agent

  • Oct 2019 - Mar 2022

  Buyer of Janitorial & Sanitation products including chemicals for Restaurants & various other end users. Lawson Business MRP to purchase stock and non-stock items at the right quantity, right cost, and right timing. Consistently update pricing, inventory and master files as needed. Ability to compile RFQ packages as requested by Sales and Customers. Timely resolution of past due purchase orders to meet departmental goals. Build and develop relationships… Show more Buyer of Janitorial & Sanitation products including chemicals for Restaurants & various other end users. Lawson Business MRP to purchase stock and non-stock items at the right quantity, right cost, and right timing. Consistently update pricing, inventory and master files as needed. Ability to compile RFQ packages as requested by Sales and Customers. Timely resolution of past due purchase orders to meet departmental goals. Build and develop relationships with key suppliers. Perform supplier reviews and assess vendor supplier performance issues, as well as expedite accordingly and provide solutions. Interact with sales personnel by providing price lists, updates on out-of-stock items, and making recommendations for alternatives. Work closely with Street Sales, National Account Sales, Receiving, Customer Service and Accounting teams internally to expedite the processing of materials. Assist to resolve any issues including vendor payment discrepancies, product issues, and other questions. Utilize internal data and reporting to ensure department KPI’s are being met and help with areas of improvement. Improve business practices to reduce excess inventory and improve cycle times, lead times, service levels. Manage and mediate excess and or obsolete inventory for review, return & follow up with vendors. Assist as liaison for expediting incoming shipments between suppliers, logistics/freight companies and receiving departments. Show less Buyer of Janitorial & Sanitation products including chemicals for Restaurants & various other end users. Lawson Business MRP to purchase stock and non-stock items at the right quantity, right cost, and right timing. Consistently update pricing, inventory and master files as needed. Ability to compile RFQ packages as requested by Sales and Customers. Timely resolution of past due purchase orders to meet departmental goals. Build and develop relationships… Show more Buyer of Janitorial & Sanitation products including chemicals for Restaurants & various other end users. Lawson Business MRP to purchase stock and non-stock items at the right quantity, right cost, and right timing. Consistently update pricing, inventory and master files as needed. Ability to compile RFQ packages as requested by Sales and Customers. Timely resolution of past due purchase orders to meet departmental goals. Build and develop relationships with key suppliers. Perform supplier reviews and assess vendor supplier performance issues, as well as expedite accordingly and provide solutions. Interact with sales personnel by providing price lists, updates on out-of-stock items, and making recommendations for alternatives. Work closely with Street Sales, National Account Sales, Receiving, Customer Service and Accounting teams internally to expedite the processing of materials. Assist to resolve any issues including vendor payment discrepancies, product issues, and other questions. Utilize internal data and reporting to ensure department KPI’s are being met and help with areas of improvement. Improve business practices to reduce excess inventory and improve cycle times, lead times, service levels. Manage and mediate excess and or obsolete inventory for review, return & follow up with vendors. Assist as liaison for expediting incoming shipments between suppliers, logistics/freight companies and receiving departments. Show less



REXA, Inc.

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buyer Planner

  • Oct 2011 - Oct 2019

  Buyer specializing in PCB Assemblies, Electronic components, distribution items, hardware, chemicals. Used Syteline system to determine material purchase requirements based on ERP demand (production schedule, safety stock, quantity minimums) placed Purchase Order with established suppliers. Assists Material Manager to negotiate pricing, lead times according to demands for projects. Analyze and define inventory levels, using various purchasing strategies (reorder point, just… Show more Buyer specializing in PCB Assemblies, Electronic components, distribution items, hardware, chemicals. Used Syteline system to determine material purchase requirements based on ERP demand (production schedule, safety stock, quantity minimums) placed Purchase Order with established suppliers. Assists Material Manager to negotiate pricing, lead times according to demands for projects. Analyze and define inventory levels, using various purchasing strategies (reorder point, just in time, blanket/Kanban inventory) to achieve inventory targets and minimize inventory costs. Manage supplier relationships with existing suppliers. Purchase supplies for Electronics, Sub-Assembly, Inventory Stockroom, Final Assembly departments. Maintain purchase order master data, pricing, terms, quantity breaks, lead times. Support Outside/Inside Sales, Engineering, Quality and Service on incoming and current project demands. Took the lead to investigate and resolve supplier invoice/payment issues. Explore the root cause of issues and recommend/implement corrective action to prevent further issues. Teamed up with Quality as part of the Material Review Board to address non-conforming material, corrective actions, supplier quality audits, supplier, and material approval/qualification process. Administered ISO Surveys and performance ISO Audits with Quality Control with local vendors as required to meet guidelines. APICS South Shore Chapter, Member ISM Greater Rhode Island, Member Show less Buyer specializing in PCB Assemblies, Electronic components, distribution items, hardware, chemicals. Used Syteline system to determine material purchase requirements based on ERP demand (production schedule, safety stock, quantity minimums) placed Purchase Order with established suppliers. Assists Material Manager to negotiate pricing, lead times according to demands for projects. Analyze and define inventory levels, using various purchasing strategies (reorder point, just… Show more Buyer specializing in PCB Assemblies, Electronic components, distribution items, hardware, chemicals. Used Syteline system to determine material purchase requirements based on ERP demand (production schedule, safety stock, quantity minimums) placed Purchase Order with established suppliers. Assists Material Manager to negotiate pricing, lead times according to demands for projects. Analyze and define inventory levels, using various purchasing strategies (reorder point, just in time, blanket/Kanban inventory) to achieve inventory targets and minimize inventory costs. Manage supplier relationships with existing suppliers. Purchase supplies for Electronics, Sub-Assembly, Inventory Stockroom, Final Assembly departments. Maintain purchase order master data, pricing, terms, quantity breaks, lead times. Support Outside/Inside Sales, Engineering, Quality and Service on incoming and current project demands. Took the lead to investigate and resolve supplier invoice/payment issues. Explore the root cause of issues and recommend/implement corrective action to prevent further issues. Teamed up with Quality as part of the Material Review Board to address non-conforming material, corrective actions, supplier quality audits, supplier, and material approval/qualification process. Administered ISO Surveys and performance ISO Audits with Quality Control with local vendors as required to meet guidelines. APICS South Shore Chapter, Member ISM Greater Rhode Island, Member Show less



Biodirect, Inc.

• Canada
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Purchasing Coordintor

  • Dec 2010 - Oct 2011

  Purchasing Coordintor Inventory Controll Specialist. Technical Support Adminstatve Assistant. Purchase used lab equipment to be refurbished and be re-sold. Purchase various parts for the equipment bought, shop supplies, warehouse supplies and office supplies. Contact vendors for part pricing and availability. Scheduled follow up calls to vendors on my calendar. Add notes into the internal ERP system so that the company knows when parts are coming in for the order. Match… Show more Purchasing Coordintor Inventory Controll Specialist. Technical Support Adminstatve Assistant. Purchase used lab equipment to be refurbished and be re-sold. Purchase various parts for the equipment bought, shop supplies, warehouse supplies and office supplies. Contact vendors for part pricing and availability. Scheduled follow up calls to vendors on my calendar. Add notes into the internal ERP system so that the company knows when parts are coming in for the order. Match invoices to purchase orders and process payments, also call if there are any discrepancies upon either receiving the order or invoice. Source alternative supplier for parts and alternative manufactures. Assist Technicians in following up for help from outside vendors. Help Technicians keep on top of their workload and keep them focused. Schedule outside vendors to service specific units. Add asset & part numbers in the Inventory system so the website is up to date. Adjust parts inventory as necessary. Assist with Customer Service and answering phone lines when needed. Create monthly Warranty and Outsource reports in Excel. Show less Purchasing Coordintor Inventory Controll Specialist. Technical Support Adminstatve Assistant. Purchase used lab equipment to be refurbished and be re-sold. Purchase various parts for the equipment bought, shop supplies, warehouse supplies and office supplies. Contact vendors for part pricing and availability. Scheduled follow up calls to vendors on my calendar. Add notes into the internal ERP system so that the company knows when parts are coming in for the order. Match… Show more Purchasing Coordintor Inventory Controll Specialist. Technical Support Adminstatve Assistant. Purchase used lab equipment to be refurbished and be re-sold. Purchase various parts for the equipment bought, shop supplies, warehouse supplies and office supplies. Contact vendors for part pricing and availability. Scheduled follow up calls to vendors on my calendar. Add notes into the internal ERP system so that the company knows when parts are coming in for the order. Match invoices to purchase orders and process payments, also call if there are any discrepancies upon either receiving the order or invoice. Source alternative supplier for parts and alternative manufactures. Assist Technicians in following up for help from outside vendors. Help Technicians keep on top of their workload and keep them focused. Schedule outside vendors to service specific units. Add asset & part numbers in the Inventory system so the website is up to date. Adjust parts inventory as necessary. Assist with Customer Service and answering phone lines when needed. Create monthly Warranty and Outsource reports in Excel. Show less



Collette Vacations

• Project Coordinator

  • Jan 2006 - Apr 2009

  Coordinated International Group Tours to Iceland, Scandinavia, France, European River Cruises, Spain & Portugal, Central & South America. Sent request’s to confirm group service’s with international vendors. Attended to client’s special request and needs prior to their departure on the tour. Dealt with any on tour issues, hotel changes, meal request and payment issues. Made any changes necessary and sent co-workers and client’s updates on changes of the tours. Coordinated International Group Tours to Iceland, Scandinavia, France, European River Cruises, Spain & Portugal, Central & South America. Sent request’s to confirm group service’s with international vendors. Attended to client’s special request and needs prior to their departure on the tour. Dealt with any on tour issues, hotel changes, meal request and payment issues. Made any changes necessary and sent co-workers and client’s updates on changes of the tours.