Buyer
Resume:
Velena Sharp
**** ******** *********, ******* *******, Ohio 44146
***********@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
A Senior Buyer with over 17 years of Supply Chain Management experience in a manufacturing facility, Procuring quality products with on-time deliveries for Production Operations with an extensive knowledge of purchasing transactions. A team player highly motivated with excellent communication skills providing a strong work ethic and dependability. A seasoned professional, who is versatile and provides creative solutions to resolve daily problems.
Professional Experience
Spectrum Brands - Painesville, Ohio July 2015 – Present
(Formerly: The Armored Auto Group)
Buyer / Planner
Analyze MRP requirements and other demands daily using SAP to ensure timely product Availability to meet Production schedule
Purchased items for the production plan in accordance with the master production schedule. Includes molded bottles, chemicals, corrugate, triggers, pumps, closures and non-inventory items
Confirm and expedite delivery dates for purchasing orders
Create and manage reports to identify any potential shortages that could impact daily production
Attends daily short meetings and resolve any issues in a timely manner
Work closely with Quality Control and Engineering to process non-conforming product issues and Ensure proper follow-up of returns/rework.
Resolve material receipt and invoice discrepancies
Coordinate production timing and delivery of chemicals by tankards
Use reports, policies and procedures to produce sound results for the Planning and Material teams
Participate in production meetings, lean activities, continuous improvement initiatives and problem Solving teams
Create sound relationships with both internal and external customers Philips Healthcare - Highland Heights, OH March 1997 - January 2014 Buyer/Planner 2
Planning and execute placement of purchase orders using SAP Business Application Software
Expedite daily with suppliers to keep material availability over 98%.
Report status of critical material in daily shortage meetings
Review and complete Engineering Change Orders as assigned to closure
Demonstrated success negotiating an annual 7% to 10% cost reduction with suppliers
Assist in the development of policies, guidelines and procedures to ensure quality and cost control
Update Master Data to maintain sourcing/supplier database
Improved purchasing process by reducing waste, resulting in 12% annual cost savings
Approve requisitions and placed orders for non-inventory items (MRO, Engineering, Prototypes)
Assist the Sales Order Team with coordinating material for drop shipments at customer site
Resolve material receipt and invoice issues as needed
Coordinate with internal customers on “end of life” cycle items
Participated in New Product Introduction teams and outsourcing projects as needed
Prepared packages with supporting documentation for quotes as required
Procured commodities including electronic components, wire, fastener hardware, molded plastics, Off-the-the shelf components, raw material, labels, nameplates, machined parts, tubing, kits, Radio Active Sources, printers, monitors, computer peripherals, software, die cut products
Review and assist with the disposition of non-conforming material Education
Undergraduate study in Business Administration
Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Computer Skills
SAP Business Application Software, FOURTH Shift, Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Community Involvement
Vice President Bedford Football Moms Association
Volunteer Cleveland City Mission
Ball Room Dance Instructor
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