PATRICIA A. KEENE

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513-***-****

Cincinnati, Ohio 45239-5530

abl0d7@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Conceptual, analytical, and personable buyer with 24 years of experience in

chemical and retail environments.

Proven ability to collaborate to gather appropriate data, develop

forecasts, and use clear communication and negotiating skills to create

"win-win" solutions for company and vendor.

Valued leader and team player, with expertise in:

. Decision making

. Forecasting

. Systems problem solving

. Clear communication

. Collaboration

. "Can do" attitude

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2014-Present: Purchasing, Accounts Receivable for RODEM PROCESS EQUIPMENT,

INC in Cincinnati, OH.

. Support Purchasing Manager and Distribution Warehouses in all areas of

Purchasing.

. Enter MRP orders in different MRP systems for both stock items and

customer service generated product sales orders.

. Follow up on all confirmations for orders and status of shipment from

source to the warehouse.

. Enter new items and price changes into system as needed.

. Prepares and request quotes from suppliers.

. Run reports for weekly profitability and gross margin meetings.

. Preform all other necessary and requested duties within the purchasing

and sales department.

. Assist the Accounts Payable and Receivable Departments with research

and posting of cash on a daily basis.

1990 - 2013: Buyer, DCS SANITATION MANAGEMENT, INC. in Cincinnati, OH

. Demonstrated effective communication with managers and vendors to move

and return excess products resulting in reduced overstock inventory

from $50,000 to $600.00.

. Ensured available products for 50 national sites as needed via

analysis and forecasting to for the purpose of achieving optimum

business objectives.

. Ensured best prices with storage capabilities by developing and

maintaining strong, trusting relationships with 15 national vendors.

. Sourced and researched vendors (plus an analysis of office product

expense) to achieve a 25% cost savings for all 50 sites.

. Provided best prices and on-time delivery by requesting a monthly

quote from commodities vendors, followed by comparing and selecting

vendors to provide products and services.

. Ensured OSHA, EPA, and Right-To-Know Law requirements were met;

obtaining appropriate paperwork from vendors, ensuring compliance, and

delivery to sites.

. Served as the liaison between sites and vendors, listened carefully to

understand site needs and vendor constraints, and combining knowledge

and perseverance contributed to seamless work processes.

. Sourced and negotiated pricing for all chemicals, as well as safety

and personal protective equipment during the first ten years as buyer.

1988 - 1990: Buyer, IMPUSE MARKETING in Cleveland, OH

. As national sales manager, ever-increasing sales goals were exceeded

through hiring, training, and managing 9 merchandisers spanning three

regions while significantly decreasing the merchandiser turnover rate.

. As buyer, identified appropriate products with maximum profitability

and brand awareness.

. Negotiated the best prices while maintaining professional

relationships with all vendors.

EDUCATION

. 1995-1996: XAVIER UNIVERSITY, Cincinnati, OH - education in Business.

. 2012-2013: PENN FOSTER COLLEGE, Scranton, PA - projected graduation

with Business Management B.A. 2015.

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