Brandy Passmore

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Professional Purchasing Manager

Supply Chain Management & Account Management & Customer Service

Tenacious, Ethical, and Driven Purchasing Manager has 17+ years of extensive experience providing purchasing support for all levels and phases of the procurement process, resulting in procurement of designated materials, supplies and equipment at optimum quality, price, and delivery.

Extremely competent individual possess a consistent track record of surpassing standards and goals at various organizations. Maintains positive working relationships with suppliers and analyzes supplier operations to determine factors that affect prices and determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, service, and ability to meet required schedules. Energetic professional manifests profound knowledge in Purchasing, Account Management, Accounting, Customer Service and Supply Chain Management. Effectively contributes towards organizational success, professionally deals with increased challenges and responsibilities, and thrives in demanding fast paced team environments.

Exceptional Customer Service Skills Team Management & Leadership

Skillful Communicator & Negotiator Task & Detail-Oriented Team Builder

Purchasing & Contractual Concepts Analytical & Detailed Problem Solver

Career History

Performance Properties

Principal – Acquire properties for profit Oct 2016 - Present

Alpharetta, GA

Meggitt Training Systems June 2015 – Oct 2016

Commodity Manager, Military/Defense Contract

Suwanee, GA

Negotiated best value deals in terms of price, quality, contract terms and delivery; executed each activity in adherence with company goals and objectives.

Devised and incorporated category strategy for the assigned category; built and maintained collaborative working relationship with internal business units to facilitate the delivery of corporate sourcing strategies in the most efficient and effective manner.

Kept current with global supply market, pricing and industry trends, and provided substantial support for a maximized pipeline and growth of revenue opportunities; undertook various initiatives that ensure supply continuity while committing to and complying with predefined customer delivery dates, and high quality of standards; held accountable for supplier chain risk management.

Established favorable business relationships and managed all aspects of supplier relations; orchestrated the supplier management program handling QBR, contract management, supplier score card, price management, capacity management, and spend analysis.

Identified opportunities for improvement and led the cost reduction program towards achievement of targeted cost reduction goals.

Quality Technology Services Mar 2014 – June 2015

Data Center Supply Chain Analyst

Suwanee, GA

Strived for maximum operational efficiency; instituted category management principles and strategic sourcing methodologies resulting in lowered operating expenses.

Embraced continuous improvement tools and techniques that supported improvement efforts; continuously worked towards identification and implementation of best practices within the supply chain field; incorporated reengineering processes and automating transactions which streamlined and automated purchasing to payment cycle; pioneered new and innovative procurement ideas.

Demonstrated outstanding ability to coach, train and professionally develop internal stakeholders on best practice procurement services in a decentralized purchasing environment.

Headed the transformation into a strategic procurement function, and champion initiatives which enabled broader engagement of Small & Disadvantaged Suppliers.

Aided the strategic sourcing and planning process for capital purchases, OEM programs and contractor services; conducted various risk assessments and contract evaluations.

Provided strategic direction and daily tactical support of the organization; formulated and inaugurated sourcing strategies that consolidated and optimized both the supplier base and services; met and surpasses customers’ expectations constantly over delivering on results.

Exhibited profound knowledge in corporate services categories; performed through market evaluations and found and selected contractors that best suit company goals.

EWIE Co, Inc. Aug 2013 - Mar 2014

Contract Automotive Parts Tier 1 Supplier

Procurement Analyst/Information Services Industry/Manufacturing

Handled a range of responsibilities with utmost accuracy and effectiveness; utilized IBM Asset Management –Maximo to successfully regulate all aspects of materials management including materials, demand, releases, and receipts.

Evaluated key data and performance indicators to assess supplier operations; formulated inventory plans by category and customer that yielded yearly cost saving opportunities; liable for the successful execution of material inventory plans for assigned items.

Conducted companies’ assessment, taking in account price and quality of the supplier’s product and after sales service, required for choosing the best suppliers source; observed receiving and supply chain attendants; ensured best price is received on all purchases; performed invoicing, clerical and administrative duties in support of department goals and objectives.

Classic Window Coverings, LLC July 2012 - Aug 2013

Materials Manager, Manufacturing

Buford, GA

Generated accurate and meaningful MRP, ERP and MPS reports; analyzed and evaluated requisitions; supported all phases of the procurement process effectively coordinating various activities associated with the procurement of raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies.

Identified defective or unacceptable goods or services and proposed suggestions for resolution; followed set strategic direction for material operations within the organization; supplied comprehensive assistance in the creation of specifications for services, equipment, products, supplies or substitute materials; built and retained strong relationship with Quality Assurance and R&D departments.

Exhibited significant focus on continuous improvement and drove efficiency through all aspects of the business; fostered and incorporated cost reduction projects; minimized freight costs.

Contributed to the wider business supply chain and logistics strategies distributing requests for quotation, analyzing bids, performing BOM audits and following market conditions.

Encompass Supply Chain Solutions June 2010 – July 2012

Purchasing/Buyer – Electronics Repair and Service

Lawrenceville, GA

Procured and negotiated pricing according to purchasing departmental procedures and objectives focusing on securing beneficial terms and excellent quality and delivery service levels from suppliers.

Demonstrated expertness in OEM consumer electronics repair, parts and components; sourced parts, materials, software and hardware both on a domestic and international level.

Researched to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality; forecasted trends and their impact on future activities.

Devised strategies that streamlined supplying process; carried out cost reduction initiatives and decreased costs by up to 20%; liaised with operations and various departments to ensure that key processes are running efficiently and cost-effectively; monitored the activities of Receiving and Purchasing Assistant Staff; founded a new international database for electronic component vendors.

Assumed responsibility for processing RMA’s and sales tax exemptions; achieving customer satisfaction and prompt resolution of clients’ concerns.

JMP Underground Utilities/JMP Transports Sep 1998 – Aug 2010

Bookkeeper, Office Manager & Co-Owner

Buford, GA

Oversaw all staffing initiatives including interviewing, hiring, training and management of 25 staff and subcontractors; coached, nurtured and motivated employees leading to low staff turnover rates.

Prepared and issued Purchase Orders in compliance with applicable procurement regulations; ensured all required contract documents are in compliance and complete.

Managed all aspects of the end to end procurement process; negotiated contracts and subcontractor agreements; processed BOL and POD customer deliveries.

Imposed procedures for Federal Motor Carrier standards for Operating Authority; handled subcontractor General Liability/Workman’s Comp certificates and insurance limits.

Completed multiple audits including the General Liability/WC and equipment audits; acquired licenses and permits; charged with carrying out Bookkeeper duties providing prompt and accurate invoicing, payroll, reconciliations, ad valorem and taxes.

Ensured optimum levels of client service are provisioned at all times; delivered account support for clients, including ATT, Verizon Wireless, Mastec and Charter Communications.

Other Relevant Experience

GTR Restaurant Concepts Mar 1999 – Nov 2003

Accounting Assistant to CPA

Duluth, GA

Education & Technical Skills

Lanier Technical College, Oakwood, GA, B.A. Degree

Business Administration Technology

(currently pursuing)

Outlook Word Excel Access Power Point QuickBooks Peachtree Accounting Facts

Maximo Viaduct SAP Pick UPS WorldShip ADP Payroll Blue Beam DocuSign Great Plains and ReQLogic Cost Point ReportNet DotLoop Various MRP Systems Share Point

Awards

Purchasing Support Award”, March 2011, Encompass Supply Chain Solutions

References Gladly Provided Upon Request

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