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Purchasing Agent/Buyer

Location:
Oakland, CA
Posted:
June 24, 2021

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VERONICA TAYLOR

** ****** *****, ***#*, Oakland, CA 94605

510-***-**** I Email: adnb8w@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a position within a procurement organization of a growing company that will utilize my experience in the areas of Purchasing, Supply Planning and Customer Service. Optimum company would include a challenging environment within a global company’s strategic procurement group supporting stakeholders, business partners and suppliers.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• Over 20 years’ of experience in procurement and supply chain management

• Over 10+ years' experience using ERP purchasing systems (SAP, SRM, MAS90, eRequisition & SciQuest)

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple, competing tasks

• Excellent communicator skilled at managing multiple relationships with various stakeholders, business partners and suppliers

• Adept at using Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft 365 and Google Suite

• Utilized GAINS and Power BI tools to analyze supply & demand trends PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Hercules, CA October 2019 to October 2020 Supply Planner

• Created supply plans, coordinating day-to-day efforts between manufacturing plants and DC’s

• Utilized SAP for developing and communicating finished goods supply plan

• Optimized SAP supply planning parameters to align with global supply strategy

• Developed detailed understanding of supply strategy pertaining to global demand and regulatory constraints

• Achieved established finished goods inventory targets, aligning to service & financial objectives

• Created, maintained and executed a feasible global supply plan to balance customer demand, supply constraints, optimize inventory and reduce excess and obsolete inventory

• Participated in process improvement workshops to help optimize service levels and inventory targets

• Monitored weekly/monthly production plans to ensure continuous product supply, preventing service interruption to the customer

• Proactively communicated product availability updates to all levels of Supply Chain and Customer Service teams, identifying potential inventory and/or customer service risks

• Partnered with Demand Planning, Manufacturing Planning and other cross functional partners to understand demand, set priorities and determine supply strategies for assigned products Supply Assurance Buyer II October 2017 to September 2019

• Contributed to maximizing business objectives by placing orders for goods and services needed in support of manufacturing facility

• Managed supplier relationships to optimize supply chain efficiency

• Purchased direct materials in support of the manufacturing plan

• Monitored inventory/stock levels to support production and inventory goals

• Issued material purchase orders to support production

• Identified and resolved potential supply problems

• Utilized SAP to manage workflow, minimizing timing and supply risk

• Resolved invoice issues to minimize financial impact

• Evaluated and adjusted stock levels to meet the needs of the business

• Ensured on time and in full delivery of products/services, while adhering to quality standards

• Participated in supplier audits & business reviews

• Monitored costs, schedules, and scope of assigned vendors

• Complied with commercial certification programs and applicable safety requirements

• Processed RTV’s (return-to-vendor) for damaged goods, incorrect shipments and poor quality goods not meeting Bio-Rad specifications

Dynavax Technologies, Emeryville, CA November 2015 to January 2017 Purchasing Agent III

• Prepared Purchase Orders, (PO's) in accordance with Request for Proposals (RFP)

• Reviewed bids/quotes & negotiated with suppliers for laboratory and office supplies or equipment

• Managed inventory to meet business needs by coordinating with end-users on specifications, prices, quantities, preferred vendor status and availability

• Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers

• Monitored and expedited orders; resolved quality and/or quantity discrepancies of goods

• Evaluated vendor reliability and sought new supply sources

• Verified receipt of goods and entered into MAS90

• Maintained Master Agreements and other equipment and service maintenance contracts

• Collected, analyzed and summarized data and purchasing trends for planning and budgeting

• Created new vendor accounts

VWR International, Emeryville, CA 2002 to 2015

Senior Buyer

(Client Sites: Chiron/Novartis/Grifols Diagnostic Solutions)

• Carried out procurement and planning functions at customer sites

• Assisted with purchasing commodity products, chemicals, equipment, supplies and services

• Worked in collaboration with client legal departments to ensure accuracy and validity of Master Service Agreements

• Acted as liaison for customer to qualify new vendors, review net terms and interpret contracts

• Provided support to supervisor by assigning and overseeing procurement team members’ workload

• Worked with sourcing manager to identify cost savings on large purchases by conducting RFQ's to determine the lowest cost and best value for end-users

• Managed end to end purchasing process, including change orders

• Actively participated in various projects and initiatives to improve systems, processes and overall delivery of procurement services

• Ensured compliance with FDA, cGMP and IS09000

• Procured large capital equipment, radioactive materials and services

• Provided procurement support for Engineering and Facilities departments

• Coordinated incoming shipments with Transportation & Logistics to facilitate rapid transition thru Customs

• Maintained policies and regulatory compliance through reporting and periodic audits Fisher Scientific, Emeryville, CA 1999 to 2002

Senior Buyer

(Client Site: Chiron Corporation)

• Provided backup supervision by assigning and overseeing procurement team members' workload

• Supported the purchase of R&D chemicals, antibodies, reagents, lab supplies and equipment

• Maintained SAP purchase orders ensuring accurate pricing, delivery and on-time processing of invoices

• Worked closely with scientists and researchers to ensure orders were expedited for urgent projects

• Interacted regularly with Receiving to ensure the accuracy of internal distribution of materials Chiron Corporation 1995 to 1999

Buyer

• Conducted RFQs for supplies, equipment and services to ensure the most cost effective and highest value for end-users

• Managed purchasing from requisition-to-pay to order close out

• Improved systems, processes and overall delivery of procurement services through active participation in various projects and initiatives

• Maintained policy and regulatory compliance through reporting and periodic audits EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:

• General Education Chabot College, Hayward, CA

• Continuing Professional Trainings



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