Procurement

Cassandra McAfee

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About Me

Purchasing / Procurement Professional

Extensive experience of 14 years in formulating & implementing procurement strategies and ensuring they align with requirements and accordingly placing the purchase order & following-up for delivery.

Skilled in identifying & developing potential vendors locally & globally for achieving cost effective purchases of raw materials and finished goods.

In-depth knowledge of contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms; superb communication, interpersonal, leadership and negotiation skills; a problem solver with a strong analytical mindset; excellent customer service skills

Active Secret Security Clearance

Professional Experience

Accurate Machine & Tool Corporation Madison, AL

Procurement Lead 2019-Present

Obtain pricing for proposals and purchase requisitions, based on dollar amount, timeliness required, existing open contracts and /or competitive bidding.

Research, interviews and negotiates with vendors to obtain prices and specifications

Trained on DFARs and FAR regulations

Certified in reading blueprints and drawings

Expedite and resolve issues with purchase orders and deliveries

Alabama Aerospace Huntsville, AL

Inside Sales Associate / Account Manager 2010 -2019

Processed customer quotes and provided procurement and vendor management inventory of aerospace and military fasteners for government contracts. Developed even stronger rapport with legacy customers and forged relationships with new customers.

• Managed over 50 customer accounts.

• Brought in $1.9 million in sales throughout 2018

• Awarded “Sales Rep of the Year” in 2016 & 2018

Shipping & Receiving Clerk 2008 – 2010

Received and accounted for aerospace, military & commercial fasteners and components. Assisted with customer and vendor order entry. Assisted with customer expediting and vendor expediting. Prepared customer orders for inspection.

Purchasing Agent 2007-2008

Reviewed customer purchase orders and contracts for correct pricing, tooling and/or minimum orders. Pursued efforts to increase spot savings on processing of daily orders, working on negotiating competitive pricing specifically on large orders and contracts. Maintain knowledge of the local representatives and distributors and build constructive relationships.

Data Entry Clerk

June 2006 – 2007

Entered and expedited customer and vendor purchase orders.

Education

University of Alabama in Huntsville

GED, 2006 Huntsville, AL

Skills

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

Proficient in ERP systems, E2 Shop and Epicor Prophet 21

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