Purchasing and Material Planning Professional

Nicole Scott

Pasadena, MD *****

**********@*****.***

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented Procurement and Material Planning professional with over 3 years of experience supporting engineering and project teams in technology and manufacturing environments. Experienced in purchase order management, vendor sourcing, quote analysis, and ERP systems including PeopleSoft and miniMRP. Strong understanding of supply chain workflows, cost control, and cross-functional coordination. Highly organized, adaptable, and prepared to contribute in remote or hybrid environments.

Core Competencies

Procurement & Purchasing

Material Planning

Vendor Sourcing & Management

Purchase Order Processing

Quote Analysis & Cost Comparison

ERP Systems (PeopleSoft, Oracle)

miniMRP

Supply Chain Coordination

Inventory Tracking

Microsoft Excel & Office Suite

Microsoft Teams & SharePoint

Cross-Functional Communication

Process Support & Documentation

Professional Experience

Material Planner / Procurement Specialist

KeyW / Jacobs – Severn, MD

December 2019 – June 2022

Managed end-to-end procurement activities supporting engineers and project managers for technical and fabrication projects

Generated, processed, and tracked purchase orders using PeopleSoft ERP

Utilized miniMRP to monitor inventory levels and part lifecycle tracking

Collected and evaluated vendor quotes to ensure fair and reasonable pricing

Sourced electronic components, fabricated parts, and specialized service vendors (calibration, repair, equipment services)

Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure materials met project timelines and compliance requirements

Processed corporate credit card purchases in accordance with company policies

Maintained organized procurement documentation and vendor records

Receptionist

KeyW / Jacobs – Severn, MD

May 2019 – December 2019

Managed front desk operations in a secure facility environment

Issued visitor badges based on clearance level and maintained security protocols

Answered and routed multi-line phone system

Coordinated internal meetings and supported employee engagement events

Maintained office supply inventory and administrative documentation

Part-Time Shop / Office Assistant

Baltimore Fabrication – Baltimore, MD

August 2024 – February 2025

Supported Purchasing Logistics Manager with administrative and operational tasks

Managed time clock records and assisted with HR-related documentation

Maintained office and shop supply inventory

Organized filing systems and processed internal documentation

Career Pause – Family Management

June 2022 – August 2024

Managed full-time household operations and scheduling for three children

Oversaw budgeting, planning, and organizational systems

Maintained professional readiness and continued skill development in administrative and procurement-related systems

Full-Time Teller

The Columbia Bank – Hanover, MD

May 2013 – December 2018

Processed customer deposits, withdrawals, and financial transactions with high accuracy

Delivered strong customer service while maintaining compliance and security procedures

Assisted customers with account inquiries and product information

Handled cash balancing and daily transaction reconciliation

Education

Coursework in Networking

Anne Arundel Community College – Arnold, MD

Coursework in Computer Science

University of Maryland, College Park – College Park, MD

Technical Proficiency

PeopleSoft ERP Oracle miniMRP

Microsoft Excel Word Outlook Teams SharePoint

Bluebeam Adobe Acrobat

Supply Chain Workflow Processes

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