Experienced buyer, logistics, warehousing, and excel knowledge.

Career Focus

Motivated manufacturing buyer looking to enhance my professional skills and further my career. Strong ability to multi-task on various assignments with deadlines and unforeseeable circumstances. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating due dates and priorities. Experienced with import documentation, cost reduction, and contract negotiating.

Accomplishments

Process Improvement – Achieved revenue objective by implementing cost-cutting measures. Saving on average 10-20 thousand per year on raw material purchasing

Renegotiated our Natural Gas contract to save an estimated $40,000/year

Computer Proficiency – Used new programs to streamline our departments everyday work flow, created new excel spreadsheets and reporting.

Promoted to Senior Buyer in 2017

College Degree Completion - Dean’s List

Experience

Senior Buyer/Team Lead, 04/2014 to Current

Allied Mineral Products, Inc. – Columbus, Ohio

Understands supply base capabilities and able to align with company needs

Accurately evaluates forecasts in a timely and efficient manner

Develops cost reduction strategies through research and supplier communications

Effectively manages supplier relationships to generate desired results

4 years manufacturing buyer experience

Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provides maximum coverage for each time period

Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability, and negotiated favorable contracts

Accounting, 03/2012 to 04/2014

Allied Mineral Products, Inc. – Columbus, Ohio

Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.

Ensured invoices and check requests for 2 locations were processed efficiently and accurately

Trained new team members on accounts payable and tax systems and programs.

Generated accounts payable reports for management review

Facilitated the integration of new modern tax software with supplier accounting software.

Ensured vendor files were accurate and up-to-date to expedite payment processes.

Summary of Skills

Account management

Negotiation skills/contract negotiating

Multi-tasking strength

Exceptional time management skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Needs assessment

Buyer/supplier contracts including imports

Excellent communication skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Adaptable

Education

DeVry University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting), 2017

Graduated with Honors, 3.31 GPA

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