Buyer/accounts payable specialist

Melissa Simich

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Committed purchaser with strong skills in analyzing bids, placing purchase orders and preparing purchase orders. Self-discipline, resourceful and multi-tasking. Experience

General Dynamics OTS - Marion, IL Buyer 2

Oct 2017 - May 2022

● Researched competitors and sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.

● Prepared, coordinated and communicated price quotes, term of sale, delivery dates and services obligations to customers and contractors.

● Analyzed competitive prices, products and market-related information.

● Worked with operation managers and engineers to oversee construction needs and equipment builds.

● Worked closely with contract managers in getting material in house to meet production schedules.

● Maintained purchasing files, receipts and certifications.

● Purchased the highest quality products at the lowest possible prices.

● Maintained both indirect and direct p-cards over multiple contracts

● Tracked late deliveries, vendor score cards and service completions.

● Microsoft O ce, Concur and IFS

● Reviewed and updated quarterly all department procedures. General Dynamics OTS - Marion, IL Accounts Payable Specialist Feb 2001 - Oct 2017

● Managed bookkeeping and accounting systems and completed data entry with accuracy.

● Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.

● Performed month end and year end closings to support accounting system accuracy.

● Processed and analyzed over 1200 invoices and expense reports monthly for accuracy, approvals and proper documentation.

● Worked closely with other departments to ensure proper processing of invoices.

● Maintained and balanced a petty cash drawer.

● Processed month end department journal entries.

● Assisted in Payroll of over 300 timecard entries, processing checks and accuracy of pay rates.

● Managed a 20,000 square foot records retention facility of over 10 departments.

● Supported Administration with luncheons and large gatherings.

● Supported the safety department on monthly safety tours to ensure proper use of PPE plant wide.

● Supported quality assurance with 6S implementation.

● Managed our Accounts Receivable Government and commercial billings and reconciliations. Education

Herrin High School May 1993 Diploma

John A Logan May 1996 Associates in Arts

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