Laura Lintelmann Conigliaro

** ****** *****, *******, ** 06484

Cell: 860-***-****

Email: ac1n44@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

A competent and results-driven professional offering significant experience in streamlining purchase, procurement, sourcing, vendor development, and pricing strategies to generate distinct cost advantage for the company. Adept in driving innovative cost reduction techniques through alternate sourcing to generate substantial economy in procurement costs while continually looking for new ways to improve the operations. Recognized as an effective planner and a hard negotiator with ability to conclude purchase contracts on the most competitive terms. Also acquired skills in diverse sectors including accounts and finance, general administration, executive level support, sales and customer services. Quick to assimilate new ideas and concepts while demonstrating a logical and analytical approach to solving complex problems and issues. Works effectively on own initiative to prioritize, coordinate and consolidate tasks while simultaneously handling diverse range of functions from multiple sources. An articulate communicator who can formulate positive relationships at all levels and thrives in highly pressurized and challenging working environments. Objective

Seeking challenging assignments in purchase, procurement, and vendor management utilizing existing skills and delivering optimal results while enabling further personal and professional development. Career Summary

September 2015 - Present - Bob’s Discount Furniture - Manchester, CT Assistant Purchasing Agent

Assistant Purchasing Agent includes taking full ownership for assigned store supply items including, but not necessarily limited to, inventory planning, procurement, contract negotiation, supplier management, cost reduction, quality, internal communication, support for new store openings and other projects that may arise.

April 2015 - July 2015. Chemwerth, Inc. Woodbridge, CT Purchasing and Logistics Associate

. Processed new Purchase orders, both from Vendor and Customer. Tracking and monitoring of product shipment status from worldwide manufacturers, and working with customs broker on import/export shipments to the end - customers around the world. Also responsible for outgoing mail/packaging, and other administrative duties. Sept 2014 – Nov. 2014 PFIZER, Groton, CT

Procurement Specialist – Temp Position

. S upports procurement fulfillment department, including processing purchase orders, price changes and Order confirmations. Research, and negotiate with suppliers to obtain price and specifications. Correct any invoice errors, Interface with internal clients as appropriate. Scan contracts into Ariba contract workbench. 2005 – Nov.2013 CITY LINE FOOD DISTRIBUTORS, WEST HAVEN, CT Buyer

● Spearheading efforts across ordering materials and services as per negotiated and appropriately approved; preparing purchase requisitions, approving and issuing purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiating terms and conditions

● Tacking purchasing activity and measurements that include reviewing each proposed purchase order, determine the items to be ordered, number of cases for each item, entering the orders in the Purchasing Program used by the company and fax or email the purchase order to each vendor Page

● Maintaining procurement files and documenting processes related to all activities while identifying process improvements and assisting in implementations

● Checking on any pricing discrepancies to ensure that all the items ordered were entered correctly and if any changes need to be made before the order is shipped and received

● Liaising with suppliers to resolve issues related to invoices, damaged/returned goods and delivery performance

● Developing pricing strategies, overseeing product development and monitoring trends that indicate the need for new products and services with the goal to maximize the firm's profits or share of the market.

● Playing a key role in collaborating with advertising and promotion managers to promote products and services offered by the company

● Effectively coordinating with marketing and communications teams on standardization, design and production of marketing materials while managing new product and content releases Achievements

● Taking sole ownership and serving as buyer for many reputed lines such as Coca Cola, Kraft, Honor Winer, Hood & American Roland etc.

● Playing as stellar role as main buyer from Dot Foods, a leading re-distributor in Illinois, from where the company purchases product lines

● Actively participating in the company’s food show each year that is attended by all buyers to keep abreast of the new product lines that each vendor might be promoting

● Receiving the opportunity to attend the Dot Foods Food show for the last 3 years and get the benefit to interact with vendors all over, be informed on current products, learn about new products and advise to sales people, thereby contribute to growth of business and profitability 2001 – 2004 WILLIAM B. MEYER, INC. STRATFORD CT

Office Coordinator (Office Interior Division)

● Oversaw all office operations entailing administrative support, customer relations, billing, collections, purchasing, and sales functions

● Ensured proper filing as well as data entry for effective record keeping while preparing the end of month reports to apprise the management of daily operations and critical decision making process Career Summary cont.

● Interacted with customers to understand their needs/ requirements while assisting them with required services and maintaining excellent customer relationships to build future perceptiveness Achievement

● Originally hired through the Premier Group, as a temp-to-hire with the company and became a full time employee soon in 2001 in recognition of hard work and dedication 1998 – 2000 ECA INC. SHELTON, CT

Office Administrator / Billing Clerk

● Steered efforts across general administration and other office-related functions across the organization

● Responsible for billing and data entry while keeping updated records for easy retrieval when required.

● Handled telephonic customer service and provided technical and shipping information to customers

● Maintained highest standards of customer service giving preference to their satisfaction & promptly resolved problems & concerns for repeat and referral business Achievement

● Originally hired as Office Administrator, however, received the opportunity to handle diverse functions in the customer service department after 6 months due to outstanding performance

● Earned recognition for proactively taking initiatives in event management and organizing the company Christmas party and summer picnic during these two years 1997 – 1998 SURESOURCE INC. TRUMBULL, CT, C lient Services Clerical Assistant 1996 – 1997 NEW ENGLAND STAIR COMPANY SHELTON, CT, S ecretary/Operator 1993 – 1996 ALLY INDUSTRIES INC. SEYMOUR, CT, S ales Coordinator / Cust. Service Rep. Education and Qualifications

● Graduate, Business Curriculum, Valley Regional High School, Deep River, CT, USA (1981) Page

● Accounting, Middlesex Community College, Middletown, CT, USA

● 9+ years of Functional Expertise in SAP/ERP/MRP Purchasing, AS400

● Applications Windows 2000, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Access

● ARIBA, EAGLE Networks

Personal Details

Other: Driver; full clean license

Linkedin: Laura L Conigliaro

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