Tina DeHolt
Alvin, Texas *7511
*******@*****.***
Objective
Seeking a position utilizing my knowledge and experience in Purchasing/Management. Interested in obtaining employment with a progressive firm that will allow me the opportunity to utilize my experience.
Work Experience
Purchasing Manager
02/2019 – 06/2020 - Croft Production Systems, Needville, TX
Manages all purchasing activities and establishes strategic purchasing processes and procedures. Maintains relationship with vendors or suppliers and negotiate pricing. Evaluates and analyzes purchasing trend and price trend to identify forecasting demand and minimize purchasing costs. Place orders to replenish stock (MRP). Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures. Inspect the levels of inventory supplies and raw material to identify shortages. Oversees all business and activity relating to inventory control. Implements improved security and storage procedures to reduce loss and theft. Delegates tasks and assignments to inventory clerks.
Purchasing Agent
01/2018 – 02/2019 – Baker Ripley, Houston, TX
Establishing service level agreements, compliance adherence at all levels, development of performance templates, facilitation of communication with the business, scorecard, and new vendor due diligence. Ensure standard operating procedures are documented, updated and reviewed regularly with vendor. Review Requisitions and Create Purchase orders. Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability goals. Collaborates with internal departments to assure the vendor contracts are processed and executed. Communicate daily with Company managers to ensure purchasing strategy is being executed correctly
Sr. Purchasing Agent
9/2015 – 8/2017 Gulf Chemical & Metallurgical Corporation, Freeport, TX
Performs activities related to the purchasing of indirect materials, repair parts, services, rentals and contract services, which support effective production at our manufacturing plant. Support Warehouse for standard parts inventory and running of MRP. Lead completion of Master Service agreements between Suppliers and company Legal department. Working closely with operations and maintenance personnel within the plant, responsible for the day-to-day purchasing transactions that occur within our site. Primary contact between Plant and all suppliers to facilitate communication and quick response of requirements and issues. Secure and analyzes quotations; negotiates prices and terms with suppliers; and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities. Evaluate or monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Manage bidding processes for capital project equipment and services ensuring a fair and efficient bidding process, clear communication, and optimum bidder selection. Provide leadership in safety by following all safety standards within the plant site. Communicate with vendors and accounts payable to ensure timely delivery of parts and timely payment of invoices
Purchasing Agent/Supervisor (Indirect procurement)
8/2001 – 5/2015 Grocer Supply Company, Houston, TX
Coordinate activities involved with procuring goods and services for firm. Negotiate with suppliers to obtain optimum quality, cost and terms. Purchasing software representative for implementation of SAP. Research and implement new purchasing software and train employees. Qualify and maintain an accurate supplier list as well as positive and professional relationships with suppliers. Develop and coordinates purchasing processes and procedures with department buyers, correcting and reporting non-compliant purchases and training when needed. Keeps abreast of price trends and makes recommendations on the timing and quantity of purchases, and the establishment of the most economical purchase quantities. Supervise office personnel.
Skills
Strong Organization Skills
Strong verbal and communication skills
MRP
SAP
Microsoft Suite: Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Pricing routines and strategies
Detailed oriented and capable of multi-tasking
Critical thinker and team player
Dedicated to meeting corporate deadlines
Education
University of Phoenix, Fountain Valley, Ca
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
COAST LINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Fountain Valley, Ca
Certified Purchasing Management (CPM)
Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, Ca
AA Degree with a certificate in Computer Science
Madison High School, Houston, Texas
*High School Diploma