Experience

ESPEC North America
• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Buyer

  • Aug 2021 - Present

SpartanNash
• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee
• Category Assistant-Pharmacy

  • Sep 2019 - Feb 2021


Van Andel Institute

• United States
• Research
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Buyer

  • Apr 2015 - Nov 2018

   Maintain material sourcing, obtained pricing, placed, tracked, and expediting orders.  Analyzed and maintaining information, creating reports, and utilizing the Lawson ERP system  Support the following programs: Vendor Performance, Vendor Diversity, Shared and Safety Stock Inventory, and Research’s Consignment Inventory Program  Support purchasing effort to achieve Institute objectives inclusive of best pricing and enforcement of VAI terms, performs cost/benefit analysis, and looked for opportunities for improvement in the supply chain  Work on special projects and developed Requests for Quotes and/or Proposals  Perform buying function as it relates to obtaining laboratory supplies and equipment; includes recommending suppliers with respect to best value, competitiveness in cost, quality, and delivery, ensuring government regulation compliance, ensuring safety compliance with hazardous materials, managing purchase orders, etc.  Manage consignment inventory and supply room inventory to include setting up consignment inventory systems and managing shared supplies and safety stock  Established and maintain vendor contacts and relationships; includes negotiating price, terms, and discounts, researching sourcing options from vendors, mediating vendor performance issues, performing supplier evaluations, tracking and expedited orders Show less



Michigan State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Buyer

  • Apr 2015 - Nov 2017

   Responsible for the procurement of all MSU labs housed at Van Andel Institute  Performed public bids for capital research equipment; select qualified suppliers with respect to best value, competitiveness in cost, quality, and delivery. Insure compliance with government regulations regarding items purchased with government funds, controlled substances, radioactive or hazardous materials, etc. This was a contracted position to end when MSU moves in to there new Grand Rapids Research facility at the end of 2017 Show less



Comfort Research

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buyer

  • Feb 2013 - Jan 2015

   Partnered with large warehouse retail distributors to analyze their sales forecast and place buys so that inventory is available  Maintained accurate inventory reporting for all internet retailers  Built and maintained relationships with vendors both domestically and internationally  Manage current and future demand requirements and supplier capabilities/capacities to ensure product completion  Expedite, monitor, and trace all shipments including containers from China for updated status and arrival times  Find and achieve cost savings through sourcing of new suppliers domestically and internationally  Work with other team members to develop employee relationships and culture Show less



Amway

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Indirect Procurment (Contract)

  • Oct 2011 - Mar 2012

   Supported the changeover of Accounts Payable and Purchase Order payment processing for 1,000+ suppliers  Daily outbound communications with Amway Suppliers to update vendor payment requirements  Tracked vendor updates/progress within Excel  Confirmed existing supplier purchase card account accuracy  Worked with small/local vendors to establish account specific payment terms  Supported the changeover of Accounts Payable and Purchase Order payment processing for 1,000+ suppliers  Daily outbound communications with Amway Suppliers to update vendor payment requirements  Tracked vendor updates/progress within Excel  Confirmed existing supplier purchase card account accuracy  Worked with small/local vendors to establish account specific payment terms



Michigan Instruments

• United States
• Medical Device
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Purchasing Agent

  • Jul 2007 - Aug 2011

   Ran inventory shortage reports  Received monthly inventory ordering notifications based on production schedules and customer orders  Worked with 100-150 reoccurring suppliers and 300-400 semi-annual suppliers  Verified Accounts Payables invoices and received inventory into stock  Received supplier quotes and negotiated prices based on quantity of orders  Managed supplier contracts and terms  Created an expected ship date within Access to determine receipt of inventory  Communicated with production on incoming inventory to schedule work orders  Worked with export and import contracts supplying documentation needed for international freight orders and incoming inventory Show less