Senior Buyer

PAMELA J. CAINE

** ********* ****, ***********, ** 06063

860-***-**** ******.*******@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-caine-79604026/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly experienced and results-oriented Senior Buyer/Planner with over 20 years of success managing procurement, supply chain operations, inventory control, and vendor relations. Proven ability to drive cost savings, streamline procurement processes, and support cross-functional teams in dynamic manufacturing and distribution environments. Adept in ERP systems including Oracle, AS400/PRMS, BPCS, and Microsoft Office Suite. Recognized for strong negotiation skills, process improvements, and a collaborative approach to achieving business objectives. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Emerson Corporation – EGS Electrical Group, East Granby, CT Senior Buyer June 2011 – Present

• Manage $4.5M+ annual spend across domestic and international suppliers.

• Lead all purchasing operations for the Connecticut division, including international logistics.

• Oversee labor hour allocations, internal work orders, and customer billing via Oracle and BPCS.

• Provide weekly inventory performance updates to senior management, consistently meeting target KPIs.

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to maintain vendor compliance and cost- effectiveness.

• Conduct audits and maintain accurate procurement records to support SOX and internal audits.

• Certified in First Aid and Fire Extinguisher Training; uphold all safety and quality protocols. Waterbury Companies, Inc., Waterbury, CT

Senior Buyer/Planner June 2004 – May 2011

• Managed procurement for $20M+ in chemicals, packaging materials, and MRO supplies for multi-site operations.

• Negotiated long-term contracts for corrugate and label supply ($400K+) to secure pricing and delivery.

• Supported IT procurement of desktop systems, printers, and copiers for office operations.

• Maintained accurate POs and BOMs using AS400/PRMS to support aerosol production schedules.

• Partnered with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies, improving vendor relationships.

• Developed SOPs and vendor drop-ship procedures that improved delivery performance and increased customer satisfaction by 90%.

Executive Greetings, Inc., New Hartford, CT

Senior Buyer/Planner 1997 – 2004

• Oversaw $4M in annual inventory for planners, diaries, and catalog products using BPCS/AS400 systems.

• Implemented quality specifications and product standards, yielding $50K in cost savings.

• Led procurement for newly acquired divisions (Baldwin Cooke, US Diary), improving margins and inventory flow.

• Successfully executed annual contracts for envelopes and printed materials while ensuring JIT delivery.

Buyer 1989 – 1997

PAMELA J. CAINE

17 Briarwood Road, Barkhamsted, CT 06063

860-***-**** ******.*******@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-caine-79604026/

• Purchased print and office products exceeding $1M annually, achieving $65K in cost savings through freight and payment terms optimization.

• Introduced detailed material specifications, reducing inspection times by 50%. Assistant Buyer / Planner 1986 – 1989

• Generated POs and tracked material availability using reorder reports.

• Assisted in planning to support inventory and production schedules. Executive Secretary / Purchasing Technician 1984 – 1986

• Supported the Director of Purchasing with reporting and procurement functions.

• Handled small-volume buys and maintained purchasing records. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Associate Degree in Business Administration

Northwestern Connecticut Community College – Winsted, CT University of Hartford

• Purchasing & Materials Management – 11-week program

• Seminars: Purchasing Concepts I & II, Vendor Bargaining Strategies New Horizons Computer Learning Center

• Intermediate Lotus 1-2-3

• Microsoft Excel Training

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• ERP/MRP Systems: Oracle, AS400, PRMS, BPCS

• Productivity Tools: Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Outlook

• Logistics & Inventory Systems

• Documentation & Process Development

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified First Aid and Fire Extinguisher Training

• Ongoing compliance with quality and safety standards

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