Management Manager
Resume:
CATHERINE CLAYBONE Primary Phone: ***-***-
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Farmington Hills MI 48335 Email:
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PERSONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Materials and Services Buyer with extensive knowledge in the
automotive and industrial industries. Skilled in contract negotiation,
material and equipment procurement, preparing purchase agreements, and
market testing. Exceptional written and oral communication skills with a
talent in building relationships with both customers and suppliers. Self-
motivated and well organized with the ability to effectively perform in an
aggressive environment as both a team player and leader.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DETROIT JOB CORPS. February 2009 - Current
Manager, Purchasing
Job Corps Mission: To assist students and staff in their highest level of
potential through quality services with an emphasis on competencies and
results. Purchaser for all material, equipment Subcontracts, construction
and services to efficiently ensure inventory of material is on site.
. Procure all services and supplies in a cost efficient manner in
accordance with government policies
. Compliances with Department Of Labor (DOL) guidelines, contract
specifications with Detroit Job Corps policies and practices for
standard operating procedures
. Report and analyze cost, inventory and deliveries to ensure effective
customer services from approve vendors
. Negotiations techniques/ strategically processes and developing
procedures to assist performance in finance and property related to
procuring materials.
. Manage and resolve conflicts, coaching sessions with staff. Identify
task challenges and develop proactive ideas and processes to manage
departmental procedures appropriately.
. Effective use of time, materials and resources by planning scheduling
and organizing work.
. Participate career management training meetings, Managerial leadership
meetings & mentor students in work base learning programs.
SDE BUSINESS PARTNERING
Buyer, Purchasing April 2007 -
January 2009
Buyer for a service provider that manages over $1.0 Billion of the
purchasing and procurement requirements for leading Tier 1 companies.
Responsible for a variety of commodities and repair services.
. Managing Quotation - Obtain written and verbal quotations from
vendors; process, evaluate, and administer contracts as agreed upon.
. Processing Purchase orders - Receive, review, competitively quote, and
process purchase requisitions; assure accuracy and completeness of
order information and proper approvals. Order services, supplies, and
equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures;
award and prepare purchase orders; assure compliance with quote
specifications.
. Lead Support - Provide support to category mangers, sales and
marketing, and customer care departments. Responsible for acquiring
the appropriate materials and resources for production and non-
production facilities to assure continuous operation and routine
maintenance. Departmental staff support during vacations and
emergencies.
. Customer & Supplier Interaction - Communicate regularly with customers
and suppliers to identify requests and resolve open issues. Able to
adapt and communicate with professionals at all levels.
. Analyzing & Reporting - Prepare detailed documentation that outlines
cost savings, bid analysis, vendor evaluations, and vendor open orders
for filing and review.
SEVERSTAL N.A. Dearborn MI
Buyer, Purchasing Department September 1999-
2007
Purchaser for a fully integrated steel manufacturer with Tier 1 customers
such as Ford Motor Company, Chrysler, and General Motors. Primarily
responsible for industrial commodity management; create, issue, and
monitor purchase agreements for contracted materials and services.
Specialize in safety items, heavy mobile equipment, janitorial supplies,
office supplies, and industrial supplies.
. Utilize workbench within EMPAC system to manage and
process customer requisitions to obtain the
Appropriate material to meet operations and maintenance requirements.
Organize associated documents to support contractual agreements.
Manage over eighty thousand parts and services to keep production
successfully performing.
. Responsible for soliciting, analyzing, and processing quotes from
approved suppliers with the goal of purchasing quality supplies and
equipment at reduced cost, and with shortest delivery time.
. Implement creative methods to establish mutual terms in an
agreement for the benefit of long-term
arrangements. Obtained cost savings & rebates totaling over fifty
thousand dollars first quarter of 2007.
. Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with all levels of
management. Attending business seminars, presentations, etc.
Intimately involved in board meetings with internal and external
management to improve the procedure for repair & return materials
company wide.
. Generate statistical data reports using Microsoft programs. Present
comparative analysis summarizing supplier qualifications to high level
management and give recommendations for the most valuable and cost
effective selection.
. Supervised oils and greases commodity project to compare product
specifications, which resulted in a cost savings of over 7%.
DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER January
1991-1999
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
Lead Scheduler (1991-1995) Environmental Services Supervisor (1995-1998)
. Designated to organize staff assignments required to meet the needs of
the clinic operations.
. Responsible for coordinating all new patient evaluations, returning
patient physical therapy appointments, and assisting other schedulers
with departmental issues.
. Assess and evaluate patient documentation to assure that the
appropriate medical requirements have been met and demographic
information is accurate.
. Meet regularly with physicians and residents to review insurance
policies, monthly scheduling, and medical clinic resources.
. Supervise and coordinate all environmental service operational
activities; oversee a staff of 15 maintenance and housekeeping
personnel for the entire rehabilitation facility.
. Organize and conduct staff training courses and seminars associated
with chemical and other hazardous material safety awareness.
EDUCATION
Henry Ford Community College - Dearborn Michigan.
Associates Degree in Business Administration
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