purchasing administrator

Joanne Chang

Summary of Qualifications

• Over 3 years purchasing related experience

• Well-developed organizational skills and attention to detail

• Over 2 years experience in using SAP Materials Management, MRP system and Lotus Notes

• Proficient computing skills with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

• Material quality and quantity control experience in manufacturing environment

• Able to perform multiple and complex tasks in a fast-paced, challenging environment

• Able to compile information quickly and prepare reports

Education

2005 – 2008 Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Major

University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada

2000 – 2005 Bachelor of Arts - English Major, German Minor

Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Work Experience

Jan. 2010 - Nov. 2011 Purchasing Administrator

Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

• Directed and coordinated activities involving quotation solicitations, comparisons, and negotiations

• Provided administration of purchase requisitions, purchase orders and warranty claims with vendors

• Negotiated long term agreements or contracts with qualified vendors

• Reviewed records of ordered/received materials, controlled supply levels, and arranged for disposal of surplus materials

• Resolved material quality issues in a timely manner, and negotiated indemnification as needed

• Cooperated with the engineers to acquire material specifications/details

• Assisted purchase team in cost reduction and cost avoidance

• Controlled purchasing budget, inventory turnover days and stock amounts

• Trained and supervised junior buyers

• Supported supply chain management which includes monitoring material availability, reviewing vendor capacity and adjusting supply allocation

• Responsible for locating new sources of supply

Sep. 2008 - Dec. 2009 Assistant Manager

Umi Sushi Express Restaurant, Regina

• Responsible for supply management duties including inventory control, strategic sourcing, communication with suppliers, cost analysis

• Handled employee payroll, sales tracking and reporting

• Trained and supervised personnel and kitchen staffs, and resolved employee issues

• Assisted the store manager in all aspects of the entire store operation

• Ensured excellence in customer service

June 2008 - Sep. 2008 Sales Representative

Roots Canada, Regina

• Served as reception and handled customer requests

• Provided information and demonstrated products to customers

• Performed cashier duties and managed product returns

• Achieved sales targets and increased profits

Skills and Proficiencies

• Knowledge of strategic context for procurement: cost management, risk management, budget control, contract or agreement management, SWOT analysis, strategic leveraging

• Inventory management: material ordering/ receiving, stock control, supply allocation, surplus disposal

• Proven ability to multi-task and efficiently respond to changing priorities

• Planning and scheduling, decision making and problem solving ability

• Software: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), Lotus Note

• English 50~60 wpm typing speed and Chinese 45 wpm typing speed

• Language proficiency: Mandarin, English, elementary in Korean and Cantonese

Memberships

Dec. 2003 - Oct. 2004 Editor-in-Chief of the English Graduation Play

• Wrote the graduation play based on an English novel

• Timeline management and arranged editorial team meetings to assign responsibilities to members

Sep. 2003 - Jun. 2004 Art Leader in Mass Media Club

• Designed and made publicity posters/flyers for club activities and events

• Conducted surveys and analyzed member feedbacks to improve the club's operations

Volunteers Experience

2005 – 2008 Chinese Student and Scholar Association

• Planned, organized, and hosted various activities and workshops

2006 - 2008 Internationalization Celebration

• Responsible for handling and resolving participants requests in a timely manner

References

Available upon request

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