Senior Buyer
Resume:
Scott A. Sanders
** ***** ******, *********, *** York 13460
*************@*****.***
Qualifications Profile
Results-focused, goal-oriented, and dynamic professional offering wide-ranging experience in supply chain and purchasing within
diverse industries. Equipped with in-depth knowledge of overall supply chain and purchasing functions including contract and source
list initiation, system entry procedures, vendor evaluation system, and supplier and pricing updates. Technically proficient with SAP
and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Power Point, and Excel).
Areas of Expertise
Inventory and Cost Management
Buying and Purchasing
Regulatory Compliance
Process Improvement
Client and Vendor Relations
Core Business Operations
Professional Experience
Norwich Pharmaceuticals Norwich, NY
Senior Buyer, Materials Jun 2013–Present
Provide keen oversight in sourcing raw materials and packaging components while enforcing strict compliance with all department and
company procedures
Effectively manage control process and material pricing with vendor and NPI quality assurance standards for new and revised
specifications
Take charge of generating material master data, contract and source list initiation, and supplier and pricing updates in SAP
Assume full responsibility in monitoring and reporting material inventory and cost savings as well as conducting purchase order and
change order process
Guarantee on-time delivery by implementing open order report and follow-up with supplier
Work closely with the Finance Department in solving blocked invoices
Analyze and discuss supplier pricing, terms, lead times, and economic order quantities
Render support to card purchases by performing monthly credit card reconciliation
Career Highlights:
Expertly developed raw material and packaging component purchase orders
Decreased carrying costs through effective safety stock levels by managing procurement of excess inventory
Made significant contribution toward the creation of yearly blanket order process for the organization
Ensured supplier sourcing, competitive bidding, and price negotiations were conducted in a fair and professional manner by
supervising raw material and packaging component procurement for the Purchasing Department
Raw Materials Buyer Current Expense Buyer SAP R/3 Key User Oct 2007–Sep 2009
Implemented confidentiality agreements for all raw material suppliers, price negotiations, contract pricing, RFP’s, managing material
sourcing, and developer of SAP vendor complaint system
Capitalized on technical proficiency in utilizing SAPscript and Text Elements in updating forms
Drove efforts toward the creation of SAP reports for the Purchasing Group as well as administering purchasing SAP job aids, updating
system entry procedures, and maintaining the vendor evaluation system
Implemented contracts for goods and negotiated terms with suppliers while overseeing progress of orders, shipment confirmation, and
vendor reliability while handling vendor insurance coverage for services
Additional Experience
Commonwealth Dairy Brattleboro, VT
Quality Supervisor Dec 2012
Supervised the transition of a team from SQF level 3 to SQF level 2
Participated in HACCP and SQF training
Absolute Resource Associates Portsmouth, NH
Metals Analyst Oct 2011–Nov 2012
Utilized methods requested by customers in preparing and assessing water, soil, sludge, and other matrices for organic and inorganic
parameters
Developed and employed corrective action for any failures or abnormalities noted during sample preparation and analysis
Chobani New Berlin, NY
Quality Supervisor Sep 2009–Sep 2011
Enhanced hold and release for all finished products
Collaborated with other managers and employees to develop processes for production and laboratory settings
OSG Norwich Pharmaceuticals Norwich, NY
Microbiology Laboratory Technician / SAP Maintenance Key User Aug 2005– Sep 2007
Effectively handled weekly metrics for calibration schedules, distribution of calibrations, and maintenance of all equipment in the
preventative maintenance system
Pioneered the quality control breakdown system and incorporation of new equipment
Earlier Positions Held:
University of New Hampshire Durham, NH (2002–2005)
Laboratory Investigative Researcher, Plant Biology Department Research Laboratory
Biology Teacher, Biology Department
Laboratory Assistant
Mentor, Project SMART (Science and Mathematics through Research Training)
Education
Bachelor of Science in General Biology, Minor in Psychology
University of New Hampshire Durham, NH
Professional Development
Undergraduate Fellowship – Partnerships for Opportunities to Benefit Education (PROBE)
Awards and Honors
NSF Grant Award:
Joan and James Leitzel Center for Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Education
Plant Biology Conrad Research Award
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