Project Management, Purchasing

Laurie McNutt

Lake Odessa, MI / 616-***-**** / *************@*****.***

Summary

I am a creative supply chain manager with experience in managing pricing, purchasing, manufacturing and distribution operations that is highly proficient in negotiating supplier contracts, vendor relationships and enhancing processes.

Experience

Lakeland Monroe LLC, Grand Rapids, MI-Senior Purchasing Specialist 7/24-9/25

Analyzing company forecasts to predict purchasing trends, optimize opportunities and reduce costs. Purchasing raw material, MRO and one-off items for consistent flow of materials. Ensuring completion of on-time deliveries to four locations and following up with suppliers when not meeting expectations.

Quality Aluminum Products, Hastings, MI-Supply Chain Manager 5/20-8/23

Negotiated new/better terms on eisting contracts.

Created purchase orders and monitored delivery schedules to ensure completion of on-time deliveries.

Collaborated with department managers/directors to discuss improvement opportunities.

TGG Solutions, Grand Rapids, MI-Buyer 2/18-5/20

Managed purchasing budget for over one hundred Insurance Agents.

Managed all facilities projects and budgeting.

Served as liaison for Blue Cross to Insurance Agents.

Managed annual Medicare booklet distribution.

Craft Steel, Byron Center, MI-Inventory Coordinator 3/15-1/18

Entered Orders into ERP system.

Purchased tools for shop employees.

Responsible for Inventory counts, discrepancies, entering corrections into ERP.

Sysco Foods, Grand Rapids, MI-Profit Management Manager 3/12-1/15

Responsible for all customer contracts and negotiations.

Oversaw entering contract pricing into system by pricing team.

Approved rebate amounts and payment dates for accounting department.

Education

Lansing Community College

Management and Banking Courses

Certifications

Carnegie Leadership Training Certificate

Forklift Certification

Multiple Customer Service Certifications

Hobbies

Hunting, camping, reading, karaoke, swimming and spending time with family.

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