LISA K. CARTER

***-* ***** ***** ****** ROAD

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086

P: 704-***-****

C: 540-***-****

Professional Philosophy

My work experience has taught me that the best success comes when both sides win. I believe in establishing

relationships with customers and suppliers that are long lasting and beneficial to the profitability of the

company.

Career Objective

I seek an opportunity to excel with a company which values its employees and encourages growth and

teamwork from within.

Summary of Qualifications

Skilled and dedicated in purchasing with over 20 years experience negotiating pricing with vendors, issuing

purchase orders, expediting and tracking requested material, and generating weekly reports. Here are my

qualification highlights:

• 20 years of successful experience in purchasing and inventory management.

• Over 18 years in Negotiating, Planning and Scheduling. Accounts Payable/Receivables. Budgeting

within specific departments.

• Proficient in Microsoft GP (Great Plains), MRP and FRx

Ability to persuasively relate to new concepts and ideas

• Outstanding communication skills – easy to relate to others, effectively handle difficult situations;

good negotiator, and develop and implement win/win solutions

• Effective problem solver/decision maker

• Effective planning and organizational skills

• Relationship builder - Hard worker - Goal oriented - Team player

• Good computer and online skills - Proficient in Word and Excel

Professional Experience

The Cloverdale Company

Roanoke, VA

Materials Manager

2000 – Feb. 2010

Negotiated pricing with selected vendors, issued purchase orders, requested quotations, expedited & tracked

materials purchased and purchase MRO and Production materials. Purchased all wood, pvc, prefinished

materials, glues and melamine resins. Generated weekly reports of material waste, production data

collection, and purchases for management meetings. Responsible for all inventories. Used an MRP system

with GP to plan and schedule all production activities. Responsible for all traffic aspects, negotiating

discounts and rates with freight carriers and ground shipments. Also, worked as backup to our Human

Resources/Payroll Manager. This position included accounts payables, receivables, payroll, benefits

consultations with new hires and bank reconciliations.

Dynax America Corp. -

Roanoke, VA

Buyer / Purchasing Assistant

1997 – 2000

Negotiated pricing and vendor selection, issued purchase orders, requested quotes on potential sub-

contracting work and supplies for plant start up and expansions, purchased for production and MRO

materials. Generated weekly reports of spending in the Purchasing department for Management meetings and

presentations. Also negotiated new contracts with suppliers for better pricing, delivery, and standards of

products (i.e. packaging, container size, and carriers). Worked with Accounting and Receiving departments

setting up new procedures for smoother operations and bookkeeping solutions.

York International

Roanoke, VA

Purchasing Clerk / Administrative Assistant

1996 – 1997

Reviewed blue prints to assess tooling and materials needed, requested quotes from potential vendors and

Contractors, issued purchase orders, and worked with Cost Accounting in Mapics system. Processed all

accounts payable along with credit and debit memos.

Education

Salem High School

1977 – 1981

Graduated with general courses

Entre’ Computers

1997 – 1998

Microsoft Word, Excel, Intro., Inter., & Adv. Access

Dynax America

1999

WERS Certification for Ford’s Computer Access

Refrences

Ray Mitchell 704-***-****

Pete Poff 540-***-****

Toie Ahl 540-***-****

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