Diane M. Driesbach

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Hamburg, PA 19526

610-***-****

adv39f@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Skilled, detail-oriented Procurement Specialist with experience in the food, non-food, and building material industries. Maximize bottom-line performance through effective and efficient work activity.

Core Qualifications

Knowledge of business performance measures

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask with little supervision

Able to establish priorities and lead others by promoting teamwork

Strong focus on attention to detail

Ability to make decisions and exercise sound judgments

Ability to negotiation and to solve problems

Knowledge of industry, including suppliers, customers, and competitors

Experience

C H Briggs Hardware - Buyer - reported to Supply Chain Manager

Procured material from over 200 suppliers, 12,000 items in the building materials industry

Achieved year-end inventory goals while maintaining 95% service level

Developed new supplier relationships and continuously strengthen existing

Approved and processed purchase orders within assigned limits. Expedited orders, tracked deliveries, resolved shipping and any invoice discrepancies

Negotiated supplier price increases and opening orders for additional discounts and additional terms

Participated with cross functional team to reduce slow moving inventory with reported reduction of $1.5M

Negotiated returns of slow-moving items

Worked closely with internal departments; logistics, sales, customer care, accounting, and IT to resolve issues as they arise

Learned and utilized 3 different ERP systems - AS400, Gains, and Epicor – P21

Reviewed daily system recommendations to determine proper quantities and items to purchase and creates purchasing documents to send suppliers

Tactical execution of stock replenishment, special order (SO), and drop ship (DS) buying where assigned while making buying decisions based on most economical method with respect to quantities, order minimums, prepaid terms and mode of transportation

Guaranteed accurate purchase order quantities, costs, notes and terms compliance

Followed up with suppliers concerning order status and delivery, and communicates delivery information to impacted departments

Reviewed supplier shipping error notices and take the appropriate action

Reviewed any excess and inactive inventory reporting and negotiates with suppliers to obtain return goods authorizations

SUPERVALU Inc. - Health and Beauty Care Merchandise Manager - reported to Director of Merchandising

Managed inventory level of $1.7M and 8,244 sku’s from 70 suppliers

Established and set retail pricing

Negotiated discounts and terms

Selected weekly advertised items to achieve sales and profits

Reduced inventory by $5M in 1.5 years

Achieved a 97% service level while maintaining inventory budget

Supervised and trained buyers and buyer assistants

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