Purchasing Manager Customer Service

Tammy J. Cedar **** W. Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

Cellular 773-***-****

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Chicago Extruded Metals Cicero, IL 11/22 to Present

Purchasing Manager

Unique opportunity working as a Purchasing Manager for a raw conversion house. Procure non-ferrous scrap metal - copper, zinc, lead, aluminum, nickel and iron to maintain customer service levels within financial constraints. Maintain a daily metal value intrinsic spreadsheet utilizing current market values. Provide effective metrics to reduce cost while increasing plant productivity. Effectively manage raw material to maximize metal margin.. Administer byproduct sell-offs and coordinate financial settlements. Provide conversion metal return pricing and eligibility. Receive all purchases into the system and rectify any invoice issues.

JLO Metal Products Chicago, IL 01/14 to 11/22

Purchasing Manager, Accounting Manager

Managed all aspects of purchasing to efficiently and cost effectively support manufacturing. Reviewed customer contracts and facilitated timely placement of purchase orders for material. Selected vendors based on price, quality and reliability. Rectified cost, quantity and delivery concerns. Monitored stock levels and determined purchase requirements. Completed material usage spreadsheet monthly. Obtained and analyzed quotations for purchase of raw materials, tooling, outside services and boxes. Received delivered material and closed Purchase Orders. Processed all Purchase Orders and non Purchase Order invoices. Entered cash receipts for all customer payments. Applied payments to invoices and made bank adjustments. Maintained the checking account register. Reconciled monthly bank statements. Transferred payroll funds and made ACH and wire payments.

MAH Machine Cicero, IL 12/11 to 01/14

Purchasing Manager

Purchased all raw materials - metal/steel, bars, sheets, rods, tubes, plates, burn outs, capital equipment and parts, all office supplies, paint, shipping materials, lumber, crates, services from third party vendors. Also purchased hardware such as socket head cap screws, flat head screws, high collar lock washers, nuts, bolts, and pull out dowels. Obtained quotes from vendors for the best price, quality and delivery. Conducted negotiations with current vendors to obtain best price and lead time. Handled all correspondence directly with vendors concerning purchases including price adjustments, return of defective or incorrect material, and cancellation of purchase orders. Expedited orders as required to support production schedule. Managed vendor information and updated as necessary. Reviewed open purchase orders to ensure delivery dates were met. Received delivered material or services, closed purchase orders, and authorized payment.

Consolidated Electronic Wire & Cable Company, Franklin Park, IL 12/08 to 12/11

Executive Administrative Assistant

Supported the C.E.O., President, V.P. Marketing & Sales, V.P. Sales Midwest Region and Sales Department. Assigned tracking numbers and sent all RFQ’s and Quotes. Wrote sales orders, purchase orders, and expedited orders for the Midwest Region. Maintained shipping schedule on select accounts. Processed credit checks and DNB reports for customers. Processed credit cards for approvals and payment for billing. Maintained Liability Insurance Certificates database in ACT. Published ESOP newsletter for employees in MS Publisher. Created birthday cards and holiday announcements. Updated and distributed representative book. Received and distributed all email in info email. Handled all documentation retention.

Furlong Construction, Chicago, IL 11/99 to 12/08

Purchasing Manager

Responsible for ensuring that the materials required for construction projects were provided on schedule and according to projected budgets. Provided prices for all materials included in project plans and drawings. Identified potential suppliers and new products. Contacted a range of suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain quotations and agreed delivery times. Dealt effectively with challenges with suppliers and the flow of materials. Maintained cost reports in order to maximize efficiency within the business. Negotiated and agreed to the most favorable terms with suppliers

Computer Sciences Corporation, LaGrange, IL 06/96 to 11/99

Facilities Coordinator

Planned and coordinated the movement of office furniture, computer and telecommunications systems. Provided arrangements and realignments for office space, parking, security, shipping/receiving and mail facilities, conference and meeting rooms, maintenance and general housekeeping. Managed the set up, maintenance and updating of voice communication systems. Coordinated facilityoffice move from Hodgkins to LaGrange and obtained quotes from vendors, movers, subcontractors and other outside services. Coordinated supply of cell phones, pagers and other communications equipment to employees with responsibility for tracking usage, purchasing and invoicing equipment. Trained and supported staff on voice communication systems. Responsible for paying all invoices for purchases and supplies. Oversaw Visa card usage by employees including business unit records and logs of cards issued. Coordinated special events for internal and off-site functions including site selection, catering, invitations and gifts.

M-B Sales, Westmont, IL 01/90 to 06/96

Creative Services Administrator

Assisted Vice President of Creative Services, Director of Engineering, Director of Creative Services, 15 Designers, Engineers and Quality Assurance Administrators in daily activities. Developed systems for design/marketing/distribution of promotional products for McDonald's Corporation. Interacted on a daily basis with McDonald’s Corporation and assisted with any requests or issues. Designed, organized and oversaw creative facilities, pre-production and production areas. Researched and purchased a $30,000 mobile filing system and a $26,000 CD-ROM computer system for image archiving. Managed warehouse facilities including reorganization and allocation of space which saved the company $5,300 a year.

Executive Administrative Assistant

Provided support for Vice President of Creative Services, Director of Engineering, 15 Designers, Engineers and Quality Assurance Administrators. Coordinated travel arrangements and meetings. Organized and tracked all reference material. Composed all correspondence from shorthand. Implemented and maintained a cross-reference filing system for art boards, prototypes, production samples, and reference materials. Assisted Designers in typesetting and board mounting. Handled all aspects of the Vice President’s email.

Skills

Microsoft Suite, AS400, Sage MAS, Epicor Vantage, Infor Visual, KeyedIn

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