*Raw material purchasing*MFGPRO purchasing system*Maintain inventory levels for Production*Negotiate with suppliers

* Supervisor of three buyers. Help to determine and achieve goals set for the department and for the company. * Responsible for sourcing and purchasing of items and services for IT, Corporate and Hospitality groups. * Purchasing systems used: PeopleSoft and Coupa * Work with vendors and field to achieve better processes for ordering practices by reducing number of unpaid invoices, consolidating items purchased, and negotiating better pricing. * Review orders to ensure purchases are in-line with company requirements.

* Assisted plant and department managers in reducing cost, stock and component inventory.* Re-evaluated key vendor programs and implemented cost reductions in various categories: consolidated Deep Rock’s corrugate program (7% savings), re-negotiated uniform program (32% savings), janitorial program (56% savings) and office supplies (30% savings).* Development of bid and proposal specifications, preparation of bid invitations and proposals, analysis of responses, and the preparation of purchase orders.* Worked closely with Management and Accounting to ensure all requirements/goals were met and outstanding invoices resolved.* Managed the purchase and replenishment of raw materials using Great Plains and Oracle software.* Maintained inventory levels to meet shipment and production requirements.

* Developed new product initiatives for future and existing accounts.* Identified sourcing alternatives.* Reviewed, evaluated, and approved products.* Worked closely with other functional areas to ensure all requirements were met.* Managed the purchase and replenishment of approximately 1000 individual raw materials using various computer programs and reports.* Identified and implemented cost reductions through a review process using reports. * Maintained information in mainframe/PC-based systems to support raw material inventories. * Communicated raw material forecasts to suppliers.* Scheduled raw material deliveries to cover production plans and forecasts.* Maintained records of goods ordered and received.* Arranged for disposal of surplus materials.* Continually worked to strengthen supplier relationships.Maintained inventory levels via Procurement software information and communications with outlying facility personnel.* Purchased raw materials for three international facilities and three domestic facilities.

* Supervised, trained and evaluated two employees in the Purchasing Department.* Encouraged and built mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.* Located suppliers through various methods including Internet, business contacts, and publications.* Analyzed and evaluated suppliers and negotiated for the best quality and most cost-effective product.* Worked closely with Ingram Operations, Transportation and Accounting.* Purchased raw materials for three domestic facilities.

* Negotiated pricing and purchasing of corrugated and packaging materials and various other supplies necessary for the function of all Ingram Distribution Centers.* Reviewed, evaluated, and approved products used for product distribution.* Proactively improved Procurement department cataloging system by organizing items and suppliers into spreadsheets on network drive.* Designated as the Administrator/Trainer of PeopleSoft Financials/Purchasing version 7.5 with a later upgrade and training in version 8.8. Worked with MIS department to integrate upgrades. Responsibilities included compilation of catalog items, organization of PeopleSoft item catalogs, problem solving and training all Ingram order requesters, creating user instruction manuals.