Buyer ll

• Jul 2021 - Present

Parts Specialist

• Dec 2020 - Jul 2021

Purchasing Coordinator

• Jul 2017 - Jun 2020

Maintenance Scheduler, Raw Good purchasing, Fabric Operations Planning. Maintenance Scheduler, Raw Good purchasing, Fabric Operations Planning.

Purchasing

• Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

Purchasing Manager

• May 2015 - Jan 2016

• Implemented a new purchasing and inventory system to track all purchased materials. • Planned and managed all aspects of opening and operating two new branches four months. • Increased floor inventory by negotiating contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable purchasing costs for the company. • Managed the Distribution Center by organizing products in the warehouse, scheduling materials transfers, and implementing a new tracking system that would connect with the inventory control system. Planned and Managed all aspects of getting the new branches up and running. Worked with suppliers to get increased inventory on the on floor. From Fork lifts to Glass Racks. Gain new experience Managing the Distribution Center Oversaw the organizing and product storage in warehouse areas. Setup distribution schedule for transferring materials to different branches. Implementation of a new racking system that would that would tie into the inventory control system in Dynamics SL.

Purchasing Agent

• Jul 2009 - May 2015

Purchased all packaging materials 08/2009 to 05/2015 Farmers Branch, Texas Bottles: Contracted with multiple supplier to provide 2 gallon bottles which brought the prices down. That equated to $80,000 in savings on 1 item. As we began to grow one supplier could not keep up with our daily needs. Boxes Scoops Bags Negotiated contracts and approve invoices within budgetary limitations and scope of authority Saved $145,000.00 on Maltodextrin in my first year by having it under contract and just in time planning. Performed quarterly Protein analysis for contract purposes. Cleared up any invoice issues between AP and suppliers. Purchased close to 600 items From 7/2011-6/2012 I preformed all purchasing needs as I was the only Purchasing Agent on staff. Bringing 15 new product to market. Supervised Blending group Supervised 50 Blend Techs Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers. Monitored the production processes and adjusted schedules. Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements.

Purchasing Agent

• May 2008 - Feb 2009

Maintain Inventory of chemical with short shelf life. Supply information on a timely basis for costing new products, Monitoring price changes, potential supply shortages, standard cost development and monitoring market trends Maintain Inventory of chemical with short shelf life. Supply information on a timely basis for costing new products, Monitoring price changes, potential supply shortages, standard cost development and monitoring market trends

Sr Buyer

• 2005 - 2008

 Purchased Glass for picture Frames and Mirrors for frames  Determined method of procurement for each vendor, such as direct purchase or bid.  Prepared and reviewed bid proposals, negotiated prices, and verified discount terms and transportation arrangements were within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.  Actively reviewed existing contracts for specific items to confirm that cost service levels continued to be competitive.  Developed and documented policies and standard operating procedures for all purchasing departments within the company.

Purchasing Agent

• 2003 - 2005

 Managed and reviewed computerized and manual records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventories.  Ordered all personal protection equipment and worked with the safety department to find better safety products at a better price point.  Maintained optimum inventory levels and setup of new parts and pricing by ordering door handles, glass, metal and other production supplies efficiently.  Managed and reviewed computerized and manual records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventories.  Ordered all personal protection equipment and worked with the safety department to find better safety products at a better price point.  Maintained optimum inventory levels and setup of new parts and pricing by ordering door handles, glass, metal and other production supplies efficiently.

Material Planner/Chemical Buyer

• 1999 - 2002

Material Planner Chemicals

• 1991 - 1998

Material Planner

• 1991 - 1998