Manufacturing Buyer / Procurement

Paula Donald

**** **** ****** **. **** ****, Atlanta, GA 30349

Home: 678-***-**** Cell: 678-***-****

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CAREER FOCUS

Buyer / Planner with more than five years of experience planning, developing and implementing

processes to avoid purchasing counterfeit parts. Strong ability to work within teams and

multi task projects under strict deadlines. I am looking to join a team to share my expertise.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Process development Data Entry

Conflict resolution Certificate of Completion Lean Six Sigma

Complex problem resolution Computer Proficient

Strategic planning Expediting

Resolved accounts payable / receivable Government Purchases

discrepancies Negotiate pricing

Over 7 years of Admin Asst experience

Over 5 years of purchasing experience

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Checked postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper

coding on each requisition.

Researched 'hard to find' or critical parts for new builds

Able to retrieve obsolete parts

Ensured all activities were in compliance with company policies and practices; include

screening for counterfeit parts.

Documented supplier’s satisfactory as well as unsatisfactory delivery, service and product.

(scorecard)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Buyer, 11/2006 to 10/2011

Sanmina SCI Huntsville, AL

Responsible for Government purchases and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies

from vendors IAW accordance with prescribed purchasing regulations and procedures for a

fortune 500 company.

Created and processed requisitions for new product introductions and existing product

development.

Evaluated vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers for producing /

providing products such as crystals / oscillators, transformers, transistors, magnetics,

displays, diodes and inductors.

Directly responsible for about 1 million dollars in annual purchases averaging about 4000 orders

per year.

Familiar with standard concepts, practices, procedures and lead time associated with

various products.

M aterials Expediter Lead, 01/2004 to 09/2006

Sanmina SCI Huntsville, AL

Worked diligently with planners, buyers and management to successfully obtain all required

parts

Contacted suppliers to expedited material

Coordinated with suppliers to obtain required material

Created, sorted, and managed daily CSR (Critical Shortage Report) to distribute to the

team

Updated MRP system with new information such as: new dock date, responses from the

suppliers, and splitting purchase orders

Set up conference calls to resolve issues concerning critical parts

Delegated responsibilities to the team

Supported department manager with interviews and hiring process

Administrative Assistant to the Director of Airborne and Communications,

01/2002 to 01/2004

Sanmina SCI Huntsville, AL

Payroll Administrative Assistant, 01/2000 to 01/2002

Sanmina SCI Huntsville, AL

Production Lead, 10/1997 to 04/2000

Sanmina SCI Huntsville, AL

I was employed with the same company for 14 years. I started out working on the production

line and after four months I was promoted to Lead then continue to grow within the company.

EDUCATION

Associate of Arts : Will walk in May for my AA in Business Administration

Strayer University Morrow, GA, USA

Currently enrolled at Strayer with 95 hours completed towards my Bachelor of Business

Administration with a concentration in Acquisition and Contract Management. Related

coursework taken: Accounting, Business Ethics, Management Concepts, Economics, Finance,

Project Management.

High School Diploma : 1988

Gaston High Gadsden, AL, U SA

REFERENCES

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