Michele Cariglia

Williamsville, New York 716-***-****

linkedin.com/in/michelecariglia. admohu@r.postjobfree.com I have indirect purchasing experience of new and legacy parts for in-house machinery and other critical items. It is my main goal to build relationships with vendors and end-users to reach business objectives. I am extremely deadline driven, bringing orders in on time and under budget and exhibit positive influence, working well with colleagues under difficult situations, communicating clearly, and facilitating goals.

Professional Experience

Roswell Park Cancer Institute - Buffalo, New York

Purchasing Coordinator & Buyer Aug 2020 - Current

• Procurement buyer of lab materials, expert in Lawson and Workday systems

• Ordered all lab supplies for physicians and requestors, managed and implemented all existing hospital orders

• Follow up confirmations and ETA to end users

General Motors, Component Holdings / GMCH - Lockport, New York Buyer, Indirect Purchasing 2015 - 2018

Ordered all equipment, machinery, and maintenance-related tools for all skilled trades and engineers for entire site. Reviewed and implemented requirements and specifications from stakeholders including engineers and skilled tradesman.

• Reduced downtime on shop floor by bringing in parts for critical machinery within deadline, identifying global suppliers and narrowing down lead times

• Decreased expenses by working with departmental suppliers for contractor to supply services

• Managed and implemented orders and worked specifically with engineers, meeting requirements on items needed within timelines

• Paid invoices for 25 contractors in timely manner for all on-site projects, maintaining productive relationships

Receptionist, Main Lobby 2013 - 2015

Professionally greeted all visitors, contractors, vendors and suppliers for GMCH Component Holdings.

• Optimized corporate image by meeting each person entering site into a welcoming environment, sharing information and video upon arrival

Delphi Thermal Systems (acquired by General Motors) - Lockport, New York Office Manager, Environmental and Plant Engineering Facility Served as administrative support for 25 engineers and 4 supervisors in office, providing numerous tasks for each on individualized basis.

• Accurately coordinated weekly overtime for engineers and staff

• Ensured budget constraints were met in ordering all supplies and office equipment

• Assumed role of contact person for contractual UAW Safety Shoe program, contributing to compliance of procedures and requirements

Harrison Radiator (acquired by General Motors) - Lockport, New York Administrative Assistant

• Performed administration functions for large team of engineers and office staff Education

Bryant & Stratton Business Institute - Buffalo, New York Associate of Arts (AA), Business

Committees and Community Involvement

• Professional Management Network Committee at GM, Communications Representative and Secretary

• Member of Woman in Manufacturing (WIM) at GM, organized charity events

• Member of GM Green Program, worked with local schools to stream samples and monitor local lakes to implement watershed action projects based on class and community desires

• Member of Pollinator Garden for GM Environmental program; Program included maintenance and charting growth and production of pollinators