Palo Alto County Health System

-Process daily purchase orders and requisitions for storeroom and multiple departments of the hospital.
-Obtain multiple quotes from sources and contracted suppliers for minor equipment and capital purchases.
-Navigate through supplier backorders and gather quality replacement product to ensure all departments of the hospital function effectively.
-Work with subcontractors, manufacturers, and distributors to ensure equipment gets necessary preventative maintenance and repairs.

Purchasing Supervisor

Nor-Am Cold Storage

Warehouse Operator

Sudenga Industries, Inc.

• Managed 3 purchasers and 2 receivers in an improvement of the purchasing process 
• Led the team in re-negotiating with suppliers for more cost effective pricing and quicker deliveries 
• Managed the inventory levels in regard to min/max levels, safety stock, lead times, and suppliers 
• Trained team members in better utilizing the ERP and MRP systems to make it more efficient

Purchasing Team Lead

AIM Aerospace / Quatro Operations, Iowa

-Worked profusely to minimize scrap levels from 27% to 3%
-Managed inventory levels to account for user error, BOM ineficiencies, and technical errors
-Trained individuals in the correct processes to make parts effectively and efficiently
-Worked closely with quality control to improve the layup and curing process

Manufacturing Associate

-Negotiated with new and existing suppliers for price, lead times, and logistics.
-Purchased capital equipment, raw materials, and supplies for various departments throughout the company
-Effectively engaged in cost saving initiatives to cut down expenses by 15% in consecutive years
-Managed MRP in our ERP system to ensure on-time deliveries, appropriate inventory levels, suppliers, and BOM changes
-Managed documentation and purchasing for multiple specs such as ISO 9001, ASTM, and SAE for both materials and servicing equipment

Associate Buyer

Staples Promotional Products

-Handled documentation and receiving for incoming shipments
-Received and placed inventory in appropriate locations by customer
-Managed programs to ensure location efficiency and accurate inventory levels
-Managed a team of 10 individuals in efficiently replenishing inventory for pickers, performing cycle counts, and condensing locations for improved utilization of the warehouse for maximum efficiency

Receiving Clerk

Experienced buyer with a demonstrated history of working in the aviation and aerospace industry and steel buying. Skilled in purchasing supplies, purchase orders, Microsoft Excel, capital expenditures, MRO purchasing, MRP, ERP systems, cost savings, and negotiations.

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