Purchasing Agent

ELLEN M. REIERSON

**** **** ***. **. #*** 612-***-****

New Hope, Minnesota 55422 acvrll@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY STATEMENT

Internationally accomplished Purchasing Agent who has developed and managed more than five-hundred highly diversified worldwide suppliers.

ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENT

Team Leader in the implementation of MP2 Inventory and Purchasing software.

Developed accurate parts descriptions for entry into data base for over fourteen thousand line items.

Sourced intricate obsolete electrical components; worked closely with Italian and Austrian suppliers of sole source and proprietary pasta machine parts including Production and Packaging equipment.

Analyzed min/max quantities and reduced on-hand inventory costs.

Enjoyed mutually successful relationships with vendors enabling them to provide excellent service at best price points.

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Procurement Professional with 30 years experience.

A defined history of quality performance, leadership and initiative.

Highly knowledgeable in all phases of purchasing.

Successful agent between vendors and end users.

Proven success in utilizing customized computer systems and industry standard software for invoice reconciliation, contract facilitation, carrier selection and vendor management.

Exceptional communication, organization, presentation, contract negotiation and interpersonal relationship skills; able to interact effectively at all levels.

Productive team member. Committed and dedicated to customer excellence.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dakota Growers Pasta Co. 2011 to present

a wholly owned subsidiary of Post Holding LLP

Carrington, North Dakota and New Hope, MN

MRO Buyer for large producer of (1,800,000 lbs annually) pasta

Dakota Growers Pasta Co. produces pasta for major brands and many private label store brands.

Practice best policies to ensure on-time deliveries

Ellen M. Reierson

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Developed and implemented office procedures to insure proper handling of paper work into electronic filing system. Worked closely with vendors to resolve invoicing issues.

Handle repair and return for electrical components, motors ranging from 1.5 HP to over 25HP.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, Minneapolis, MN

Buyer – Facilities Management, 2007 to 2009

Successfully managed all aspects of Facilities Management purchasing.

Effectively negotiated just in time delivery of highly specialized products.

Maintain electronic catalog of more than forty thousand parts.

Utilized customized computer system and software for implementation of inventory management, purchases, freight billing, customer specifications, shipping and delivery schedules.

Enforced University of Minnesota Regency’s Funding Compliance regulations.

Educated line and field staff on compliance with detailed University rules regarding expenditures.

METRO TRANSIT, St. Paul, MN

Purchasing Agent, 2006 to 2007

Partnered with Buying Team on the procurement of critical bus and rail car components such as proprietary filters, specialized rail-car hydraulic hoses, customized wiring harnesses, glass and rubber components, air valves and electrical switches.

Worked closely with Maintenance Team on supplies for an 800-vehicle Metro Transit Bus Fleet.

Successfully interacted with Accounts Payable to reconcile invoices, freight-charge discrepancies and pricing errors.

Collaborated with Light Rail Maintenance Group to develop supply channels to accommodate light-rail maintenance requirements.

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA TRANSIT DISTRICT, Oakland, CA

Buyer / Materials Resource Specialist, 1995 to 2005

Communicated with Mechanical Engineering Group on purchasing requirements for a 669-car fleet of heavy-rail commuter vehicles.

Developed solutions for substantial improvement of product quality, resulting in reduction in repair and maintenance expenses.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Berkeley, CA 1995 Total Quality Management

DE ANZA COLLEGE, Los Altos, CA 1985

Specification Descriptions

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

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ELLEN REIERSON

4400 36th Ave. No. #247 612-***-****

New Hope, Minnesota 55427 acvrll@r.postjobfree.com

Dear Sir/Madame

I am writing to express my interest in joining your staff.

You will find that I am an accomplished Buyer with a varied background in many facets of purchasing. I look forward to discussing with you how my qualifications would be an asset to your organization.

Sincerely,

Ellen M. Reierson

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