Mary J. Sylvia

*** ********* ****** ( New Bedford, MA 02745

Cell Phone: 508-***-**** ( E-mail: abmraa@r.postjobfree.com

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Objective

A purchasing professional with both productive, and non-productive

capability to provide leadership, implement negotiation techniques,

communicate with others, plan and prioritize, and establish a

procurement philosophy to successfully result in bottom line profits.

Qualifications

HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Senior Buyer:

Direct daily purchasing operations and manage vendors; initiate cost

saving measures, implement budget guidelines, negotiate blanket

orders, expedite, request quote to ensure company profitability.

Researched and secured new quality vendors resulting in company

savings of $200,000 + yearly reviewed existing purchased parts,

researched their applications, and successfully coordinated their

usage to accommodate multiple applications. Actively assisted

engineering team in the redesign and consolidation of equipment to run

multiple parts Generate computerized comparative analyses spreadsheets

for senior management

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Administration and Communication: Exceptional capacity to multitask

Computer Skills: MS Office 2003 (Word, Excel, Outlook), Typewriting 27

wpm accuracy 93 percent, data entry for purchase orders.

Department Supervisor; Provided support and direction for a staff of

32 in the manufacture of assemblies.

Assistant Store Manager; Perform a full range of management and staff

development in a high volume, fast paced retail setting, facilitate

customer service, cash management and numerous accounting functions.

Education

Business Management Studies, Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA

Course overview: Business Law, Business Ethics, 1997-2000

Medical Assistant Certificate Program (08/09-04/10)-Health Care

Training Services, Fall River, MA

Experience

Aerovox, New Bedford MA (1988-2009)

Senior Buyer (2001-2009)

Buyer (2000-2001)

Department Supervisor (1989 -1995); Group Leader (1988-1989).

Costa's Mini Mart, New Bedford MA (1998- present).

Assistant Manager/ Keyholder.

Medical Assistant (08/09 - 04/10)

Honors

Padgett Thompson; Professional Power Negotiator's Training

Just in Time Inventory and Kanban Systems.

References

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