Olivia Nichols

Buyer

Everett, WA *****

adxe2p@r.postjobfree.com

206-***-****

• Key team member responsible for developing new processes & procedures to met ISO requirements Rev C. • Responsible for purchasing material and services that require engineering documents and specifications. • Knowledge and understanding of aerospace documents and specification requirements. • Maintained accurate record keeping at all times. • Acquired credible purchasing experience by working for a top aerospace company • Created and maintained positive working relationships with outside vendors when requesting quotes, resolving issues, expediting orders and discussing delivery schedules • Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, organizational skills, and time management coordination. • Excellent at maintaining a positive attitude while working in a group setting or as an individual. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Access), EPICOR, Corrigo, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Windows XP, Internet and email.

Work Experience

Buyer – The Everett Clinic – Everett, Wa

October 2022 to Present

Responsibilities

-Processes reqs, reviews approval authority, performs simple to complex problem solving in relation to these duties. Transmits purchase orders to vendors, and confirms that orders have been received. Works with vendors to identify pricing and availability, resolve discrepancies, expedite orders, maintain ongoing relations. Register employees for training classes & seminars.

- Processes maintenance & subscription renewals.

- Resolves purchase order invoices on hold in ACOM system. Validates and processes recurring invoices. Work with vendors to resolve discrepancies. Reviews codes recurring invoices in ACOM system.

- Processes all incoming shipments for accuracy and product condition, distributes to appropriate departments, enters packing slips into receiving system. Monitors and distributes Purchasing mailbox mail. Maintains purchasing files including requisitions, purchase orders, packing slips, software licenses, and other associated documents and reports. Updates Purchase Request Database.

attendance.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Buyer – Volm Companies – Pasco,Wa

February 2022 to October 2022

Responsibilities

-MRP review and analysis resulting in maintenance of planning parameters

-Places purchase orders and ensures adequate levels of inventory based on forecast

-Places purchase order for stock and non-stock items

-Acknowledgement review and expedite past due PO’s

-Bidding and negotiating with vendors to ensure cost control

-Update supplier contracts in the system and flagging primary suppliers as appropriate to ensure company is purchasing from the lowest supplier

-Source products, research, develop, audit, review capacity of new suppliers working towards building relationships

-Completes resolution of quality issues through root cause analysis, replacement goods, and credit receipt

-Collaborates with management and internal/external customers, reviewing customer requirements, planning requirements, scheduling requirements, identifying product codes and appropriate general ledger accounts to utilize

-Working with overseas vendors to ensure product is meeting specs.

Buyer - Irrigation Specialties LLC - Pasco, WA

August 2020 to February 2022

Responsibilities

-Responsible for daily stock purchasing Responsible for sourcing special order items

-Fixing pricing issues with accounting

-Responsible for making sure salesman orders have all items needed for delivery.

-Various other tasks

Buyer - IBS Inc - Auburn, WA

March 2015 to September 2019

Responsibilities

-Cutting daily PO's

-Expediting back ordered product

-Matching PO's to pack slips

-Contact vendors for various quotes-Maintain vendor files

-Maintain open communication with various internal departments-Support other buyers and the director of marketing

-Sourcing Non-Stock items to fill customer requests

-Run new product report weekly for newsletter

Buyer - Algas-SDI - Seattle, WA

November 2014 to March 2015

Responsibilities

• Manage open order report to ensure on time delivery and provide delivery status to customers as required.

• Responsible for managing outsourcing of Raw materials.

• Responsible for negotiating all MRO, Production and Raw material requirements.

• Created and maintained on-time delivery and outside processing fee documents.

• Contact Vendors for various quotes

• Match packing slips with PO’s for AP

• Created and managed documents for the Purchasing Dept.

• Maintained purchasing files and vendor contact information.

• Maintained open communication with various depart

• Support Purchasing Supervisor and Director of Purchasing

Buyer - Helac Corp - Enumclaw, WA

January 2013 to October 2014

Responsibilities

• Manage open order report to ensure on time delivery and provide delivery status to customers as required.

• Responsible for managing outsourcing of Raw materials.

• Responsible for negotiating all MRO, Production and Raw material requirements.

• Created and maintained on-time delivery and outside processing fee documents.

• Contact Vendors for various quotes

• Create various documents to become ISO certified.

• Match packing slips with PO’s for AP

• Created and managed documents for the Purchasing Dept.

• Maintained purchasing files and vendor contact information.

• Maintained open communication with various departments.

• Manage Kan Ban program

• Support Purchasing Supervisor and Director of Purchasing

• Assisted in creating capital projects

Asst MRO Buyer/Administration - Fatigue Technology Inc - Tukwila, WA

November 2011 to May 2012

Responsibilities

• Manage open order report to ensure on time delivery and provide delivery status to customers as required.

• Responsible for managing outsourcing of Raw materials.

• Responsible for negotiating all MRO, Production and Raw material requirements.

• Created and maintained on-time delivery and outside processing fee documents.

• Contact Vendors for various quotes

• Create various documents for ISO audit and Purchasing Dept.

• Match packing slips with PO’s for AP

• Created and managed documents for the Purchasing Dept.

• Maintained purchasing files and vendor contact information.

• Maintained open communication with various departments.

• Support Purchasing Supervisor

Education

General

Clark Community College - Vancouver, WA

1998 to 1999

Skills

Kan Ban, sourcing, inventory management, administrative, buying

Sales

Micorsoft office suite

Various ERP Systems

Supply chain

Data entry

Inventory

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