PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Self-motivated Navy veteran seeking to secure a professional/ challenging position that can utilize my skills and experience in the Supply Chain sector to benefit its daily operation while presenting me with an opportunity for career advancement.

SKILLS SUMMARY

SAP

Microsoft Word, Outlook Express, Excel, Power Point

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

Software

Material Management certified

AS400

Blue print and gage reading

Organizationally Proficient

Multi-Tasking

Hard Work Ethic

Quality Assurance certified

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

STATE OF NEBRASKA Lincoln, NE

Buyer II & III 04/2020-03/2023

The Buyer position involves professional work in the area of purchasing, and is responsible for identifying and procuring the goods and services necessary for the Department of Transportation to perform day to day operations relating to public safety. This position identifies external material needs of the organization, finds service providers, negotiates the prices and then arranges for the purchase and delivery of the goods. I was promoted to Buyer III 07/2021.

•Receive and process agency purchase orders on a daily basis

•Write service contracts to be posted on NDOT website for vendor bids

•Research and prepare specifications for bids on purchases - both commodities and services; assist in the preparation of contracts; contact vendors and sales representatives for information on specific products; review vendor quotes to determine conformance with specifications

•Work with the Technology Division and technology vendors to obtain pricing and availability for technology purchases; check invoices against goods ordered and received; approve and process invoices for payment.

•Purchased stock and drop ship inventory. Served as a main point of contact with suppliers and maintain vendor relationships

•Maintained data integrity of product information in company systems

•Prepare Enterprise One documents and arrange for procurement through State Purchasing

•Responsible for development and processing Request for Purchase (RFP's), Request for Information (RFl's), and requisitions

•Research new products. Attend agency divisional meetings and vendor meetings. Generate purchase orders from state contracts.

VSA INC Lincoln, NE

Purchasing Manager 07/2018-01/2020

As the Purchasing Assistant I was responsible for creating purchase orders from submitted sales orders, shipping and receiving inventory, stocking of supplies, tracking orders, resolving discrepancies and scheduling yearly inventory counts.

•Reviewed product inventory and purchase requests from the sales staff

•Purchased stock and drop ship inventory

•Served as a main point of contact with suppliers and maintain vendor relationships

•Printed back-order reports daily to verify purchase orders have been issued for all sales orders entered and communicate with sales staff on any discrepancies

•Maintained data integrity of product information in company systems

•Entered inventory adjustments

•Resolved inventory discrepancies

*From 10/2016 - 07/2018 1 was the primary caregiver for my mother who was suffering from advanced Alzheimer's.

Smithfield Crete, NE

MRO Plant Buyer 7/2015-10//2016

Primarily responsible for purchasing all packaging, ingredients, operating supplies, capital projects and MRO parts following established purchasing policies. Optimizes price, delivery and terms in accordance with all policies. Annual purchase orders total $3.5-$5 million dollars per year.

Responsible for managing $2.2 million in stocked items (9,500 total items)

Generated purchase orders using SAP purchasing system, and verified quoted prices when generating a PO for any item including reorders

Expedited orders and ensured timely delivery of items, kept supervisor and clients informed of delivery issues

Established and built relationships with clients/vendors and employees

Reduced discrepancies through the review of invoices for price and/or quantity discrepancies and follow guidelines to resolve

Worked with Site Manager to streamline processes and implement quality improvements, documenting any changes

Adhered to minimum and maximum reorder points as required at specific work site

Department of Defense Contractor Cheyenne/Warren AFB, WY Material Control 10/2010 -07/2015

Primarily responsible for the analysis of programs and problems associated with Material

Control and the Contractor

Operated Civil Engineering Supply Store (COCESS) for supply acquisitions of materials required by Civil Engineering shop to perform day to day operations

Primary objective was to ensure that civil engineering work orders are expeditiously supported and to ensure funds and materials are accounted for and managed accurately

February 2011, I became Project Manager for Wind Turbine Project at Warren AFB

Created new CSL's for parts to be stocked at warehouse for wind turbines maintenance

Ensured inventories were correct and all Hazmat materials had MSDS in a binder for inspections

Controlled 2,815 work orders for $2,385,595.96 in COCESS for FYI 5

Completed sole source letters to contracting when only one source could be found on a product exceeding $3000

Previously held active SECRET and TOP SECRET/SCI clearance

Department of Defense Offutt/AFB, NE

Purchasing agent 3/2006 - 10/2010

Provide supply support for the production, overhaul, and repair of Air Force equipment

and parts. Maintain stock levels, inspect storage areas and supply items, and control

stock quantities. Determine replenishment needs utilizing mathematical formulae.

Review requisitions, recommend substitutions for unavailable items, and reconcile

transaction discrepancies by extracting information from a database. Provide customer

service and resolve problems in accordance with established policy and procedures.

Periodically build Bill of Materials (BOM’s) for work orders along with building nouns

and stock locations when needed. I have also filled out sole source letters to

contracting when only one source can be found on a product exceeding $3000.

Current active SECRET clearance

Have done all forecasting and purchasing for warehouse inventory.

Have been keeping track of our all shops funds on excel spread sheets to keep track of

how much money we have available for purchases.

Correctly processes/edits over 3589 requisitions in CEMAS from purchase through

receipt and issue, processed Non CEMAS transactions for over 4141 control numbers

for the squadron, ensuring accuracy of DSW/WO, cost and split requirements.

Managed 3 credit cards, one for the MEO, IGF, and Self Help valued in excess of

$1.1 million in transactions during the year.

Volunteered to assist in handling the vehicle control program for the squadron--a

total of 158 vehicles assigned

Have received “OUTSTANDINGS” on all annual vehicle inspections since I have taken over in 2007.

(Supervisor's Name: Jo Smith, Supervisor's Phone: 402-***-****)

EDUCATION

University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Bachelors in Geography

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