purchasing

Jeri Coats

****-*/* ***** ******, Rodeo, CA *****

510-***-**** / cell 510-***-**** / *********@***.***

Summary:

Strong working knowledge of maintenance programs, hardworking, dependable, works well independently, with coworkers and vendors, abilities to multitask and problem solve.

Proficient in PC:

MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, AS400, MP2 Datastream (Maintenance Program), Maintenance Connection (Maintenance Program) PMC (Maintenance Program) Stelplan, IQMS

Experience:

10/14-8/16 - Plastikon, Hayward, CA - - Buyer (Maintenance and Production)

Purchase highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible prices, prepare purchase orders, solicit bids, review requisitions for goods and services, research & evaluate suppliers based on performance, analyze proposals, financial reports and other data to determine reasonable pricing. Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations, negotiate and administer contracts with supplies, vendors and other representatives. Monitor shipments to ensure goods come in on time and resolve problems related to goods. All other duties as requested by others.

1/11 – 10/14 - Reliance Metalcenter, Union City, CA - - Buyer

Purchase different types of steel to offset inventory and sales, quotes to sales dept. as needed – provide forecasting, lowest costs and quality materials for inventory and sales. Return claims to vendors, maintain files, all other duties as requested by others.

11/05 – 4/10 - Injex Industries, Hayward, CA - - Maintenance Buyer

Assist in maintaining maintenance database entering work orders supplied by production/maintenance personnel

Follow up on open orders, expedite orders if needed sooner or late on delivery

Purchased parts, supplies, tools to accomplish jobs

Negotiated price and delivery with vendors to obtain best pricing, best delivery and shipping costs

Meet demands of company machine breakdowns by being conscious of making sure the correct part was being ordered

Assist in maintaining company recycle and ISO/14001 program

Supervise janitorial staff of 3 by being sure they had proper supplies/tools to do their job productively and safely.

1/01 – 11/04 Berkeley Farms, Hayward, CA - - Purchasing/Planner/Scheduler

Created, generated and distributed work orders using a computerized program (MP2)

Verified work orders to ensure that they were properly completed

Verified correct inventory counts and enforced inventory procedures were followed

Purchased parts, supplies, tools to accomplish all jobs

Obtained "RFQ" for miscellaneous items as needed

3/98 to 1/01 California Electric Company, Oakland, CA - - Customer Service/Sales

Processed incoming orders via telephone, fax and email, took important information off parts coming in for repair

Purchased parts and supplies as needed for in house repairs

Processed reports, proposals and correspondence, assisted with invoicing of repairs and sales

Reviewed procedures for improvement

1/85 to 12/97 KUE-KEN Corporation, Oakland, CA - - Receptionist - Parts Manager

Process all customer service calls, provide verbal and formal quotes for parts and equipment

Participate in monthly sales meetings to provide information to coworkers

Followed up with customers on new and existing orders

Negotiated letters of credit, providing detailed documentation to the bank for payment

Corresponded with overseas companies for orders and shipments

Promoted to Sales Administrator (1989) were I assisted the sales department to achieve goals provided by company

Promoted to Purchasing Assistant (1991) assisting the Purchasing Manager to negotiate costs and deliveries

Purchased materials per drawings, purchased parts for stock and as needed for production

Receptionist (1985) - answer multiline phone system and transferring calls to appropriate person or taking messages

Typed and maintained orders, prepare and type invoices adding appropriate taxes and shipping costs, filing as needed

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