Rebecca Curtis Email & Phone Number

Powder Springs, Ga, Us

United States, Us

• Processes and completes moderately complex purchase orders; determines prices from available vendors which meet cost and quality guidelines; places orders; verifies receipt of purchase.• Maintains approved supplier/vendor database. Monitors supplier/vendor performance through the administration of supplier/vendor measurement programs; makes recommendations for additions to and deletions from the supplier/vendor database as appropriate.• Conducts complex negotiations with suppliers to obtain products at the best quantity and cost in order to ensure end-users needs are met; negotiates delivery, terms and conditions, and pricing. Identifies future procurement opportunities to further procurement strategies.• Coordinates with accounts payable to resolve any credit holds or complex pricing problems in order to ensure prompt payment and avoid delays to end user; coordinates with receiving departments to resolve receipt problems promptly so as to not cause any delay to end users.• Solicits suppliers/vendors for materials/products/services through formal Requests for Services (FRS) and/or Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and informal channels. Conducts complex negotiations on terms favorable considering quality, delivery, and prices; receives and evaluates proposals, quotations, and bids for acquisitions. Recommends alternative courses of action as needed to meet needs.• Maintains communication with suppliers during course of procurement action in order to ensure timely delivery in compliance with the requirements of the procurement document. Assists in establishing relationships with new suppliers and develops new supply sources.• Plans and coordinates the procurement of materials, products/services and equipment necessary for the operation of the business unit or assigned projects. Ensures suppliers/vendors adherence to industry standards, technical quality standards, and other corporate/business unit driven expectations.

Walnut Creek, Ca, Us

- Determine purchasing/production requirements based on forecasts, current inventory levels and open purchase order schedules using MRP- Manage purchase/production orders with suppliers. Initiate purchase order confirmations; issue purchase orders; monitor open purchase orders and maintain an on-going status of orders with suppliers. - Determine rescheduling priorities and cancellations as necessaryProject future inventory positions; reconcile to inventory policy guidelines and initiate corrective actions to ensure that inventories remain within the policy for inventory investment and customer serviceActively participate in supply planning meetings to review open orders, inventory, stock issues, and customer service levels- Manage the daily, weekly and monthly planning processes including forecast review to properly plan the appropriate products- Determine and manage production priorities with suppliers where needed according to standards established for the specific supplier to include understanding and reporting on supplier capacity constraints- Track schedule versus actual production, investigating over/under production and making decisions on future build plan and FG inventory impact- Maintain appropriate SAP planning codes for assigned items

Providence, Ri, Us

Textron GSE (TUG & Premier) is a leader in ground support equipment for the Aerospace industry with a legacy of innovation, and a standard of service and support that keeps the world moving.Buyer for Hydraulics, Hoses, Tubing, Valves, Fittings, Pumps and Radiators.Places purchase orders and expedite materials to meet weekly production plansMonitors supply base performance as related to delivery and quality and work with the supply base to resolve issuesManages the JDE & SAP - MRP system to ensure 100% schedule accuracy and adherenceManages inventory levels to avoid excessive inventory, inventory shortages, and/or inventory inaccuracies within defined guidelines.Analyze domestic and international shipping forecasts to achieve optimal inventory levelsKeep up-to-date on both actual and potential supply problems and/or delivery issues; provide timely communications and analysis to managementContinued improvement of supplier quality acceptance rates, delivery performance, and cost savings performanceDisposition discrepant material as neededCommunicate with vendors to obtain product, price, availability, and delivery informationWorks with accounting and suppliers to maintain supplier account health

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Buyer for Heat Shrink Tubing, Sleeving, Industrial Grease & Lubricants, Terminal Connectors, Wire Management - Cable Ties, and Packaging Supplies. • Execute day-to-day transactions including Purchase Orders. Responsible for ensuring delivery of products and/or services to internal customers. Manages local supplier sourcing & selection, including pricing negotiation and contract management. Responsible for aligning with local business activity and coordinating with Procurement Management structure to drive centralized supply and supplier activities.• Ensures processes and procedures are performed in a compliant manner (ordering within lead times and minimum order quantities, minimizing stock-outs, etc.)• Manages purchase orders processed from requisition to goods receipt in accordance with SAP ERP/MRP and/or customer requirements.• Procures certain goods or services as required by business at the right time and at a competitive price, in the right quantity• Manages daily systems, processes and procedures governing the end to end process of the procurement of materials from the right suppliers, at the right price, quality and delivery requirements• Work with suppliers and cross functional team to communicate price changes with appropriate lead times• Manages all supplier non-conformance & obtain preventative actions• Provides information and data with regard to procurement activities• Proactively monitors, reviews and optimizes inventory levels• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement• Provide timely responses to supplier inquiries & actively manage supplier relationship• Actively participate in supplier evaluations, scorecards, and reviews• Ensures compliance with the 3 quote or 3 quote exemption from process to support indirect or regionally based purchases• Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the procurement process

Bangalore, Karnataka, In

Contract: Honeywell• Responsible for Ensuring purchase goods, materials and services and company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply. • Responsibility for a specific project/region/business or hold a larger remit in terms of purchasing. • Negotiate midsize value contracts, complex requirements and meeting internal client objectives while achieving maximum overall cost effectiveness. • Implement Supplier Recovery / Improvement / standard work, used to develop suppliers to perform at World Class levels by improving process capabilities.• Perform Supplier Investigations using stakeholder analysis and data collection.• Interface with all senior level management of the organization, suppliers, and customers regarding supplier performance and improvement actions and processes and be prepared to report out at executive levels on plans and results. • Deploy within the Honeywell Aerospace supply chain to internal functions or external suppliers for assessment of chronic business performance in more complex or advanced supplier issues.• Work collaboratively across complex organizational structures to develop and implement systemic solutions as countermeasures to resolve chronic business performance issues.• Create and manage implementation of strategic projects including project plans, overall tracking capability, reporting of progress within team and up through leadership.• Work to improve OTTR, Past Due, Volatility, Sub-tier management and Linearity at supplier sites and participate at the internal Aero level• Complete root cause analysis and recommend / implement corrective actions where projected results are below plan.• Perform analysis on supplier performance using OneSource, SAP, HASP, Control Tower or other Honeywell databases.

North Hollywood, California, Us

• A distributor of utility vehicles, tractors, mowers & construction equipment aftermarket accessories with a relentless commitment to our dealer partners. • Order Management - Order Entry and PO’s, Follow-up on advise status orders, maintain orders on Backorder update correct dates / in stock status, expedite drop ship orders• Vendors management - Maintain open PO Report and Drop Ship orders, Manage and review vendor accounts / statements on a bi weekly basis. Entering of Estimates in QuickBooks• Inventory Management - Manage inventory forecasts, Monitor inventory levels, Review inbound stock, request necessary shipping information if missing. Invoice Management - Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies. Finalizing orders to be invoiced • Reporting - Analyze Trend reports for products, manage reports for returns, trend reports on overstocked items, under stocked items, Run and manage open PO report, Request missing invoices• Finalize shipping cost and tracking information, dispute discrepancies with vendors, New product set ups in QuickBooks and 3dCart

Marietta, Georgia, Us

Stanley Black & Decker is an $11B world- leading provider of tools and storage, commercial electronic security and engineered fastening systems, with unique growth platforms and a track record of sustained profitable growth. Associate Buyer, Marietta, GA, 2017- 2018• Utilized SAP software to make educated and informed decisions and to send purchase orders to suppliers, building a relationship with vendors. Tracked each shipment and communicated expected lead times with the Manufacturing Manager and parts department. Developed shipment schedules with ongoing suppliers. Receive and analyze supplier RFQ’s & RFP’s.• Organized and created cost- effective buying and ordering plans for large sales orders. Managed suppliers and supplier calls, commodities and product categories to ensure the business received material, parts, assemblies and finished goods and services that met quality requirements, technical specifications, low cost objectives and delivery expectations. Supported sourcing and procurement needs driven by new product development programs and sustaining engineering and marketing changes to ensure timely and cost- effective implementation that met established efficiency throughout the supply chain. Handled invoice resolution and worked with suppliers to ensure on time delivery and on time payment. Helped implement P2P Purchase- To- Pay with all key stakeholders.

Implement “Inside Knowledge of Chiropractic Offices” seminar, materials, and registration. • Coordinate delivery of workshops/seminar, presentations and seminars on “Inside Knowledge of Chiropractic Offices”• Develops and maintains seminar materials.• Develop and maintain a user- friendly handbook for seminar participants.• Work in collaboration with Cornerstone Doctors to increase opportunities for College students to gain knowledge of the seminar.• Create a framework for tracking and registration of seminar through EventBrite.com• Coordinate with website developer to develop Seminar websites and social media pages.• Help to create foundation or corporation and TIN/EIN

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Worked alongside the sales team to prepare new product sourcing inquiries for the overseas sourcing team and supported the sales team in landing a $5M customer. Produced new product sourcing inquiries to support local and international sales and sourcing teams.• Tracked projects throughout a full product development cycle with internal stakeholders in the U.S. and overseas team to ensure the projects progress, including RFQ supplier quotation and negotiation, sample development, production, inspection and delivery. Evaluated and developed product samples against customer originals, effectively negotiated prices, MOQ and production lead times, followed up all projects to meet deadlines between factories and sales team. Tracked new and old items in X3 ERP system.

Schenectady, Ny, Us

Responsible for maintaining order delivery dates in ORACLE and maintaining customer files with sales contacts. Identified appropriate supplier quotations, reviewed open orders and worked with suppliers to improve delivery schedule. Created and maintained weekly reports.

Northbrook, Illinois, Us

• Responsible for processing orders into the ORACLE (ERP system) after quote acceptance and meeting financial commitments.• Processing orders for products or services from sales staff or direct customer contact. • Maintains customer files with sales contacts and other information. • Responds to customer inquiries for the purpose of taking orders.• Prepare price quotes, completes order sheets and ensures prices are accurate. • Ensures that all legal and financial information is collected from the customer before forwarding to service fulfillment.• Coordinate with departments regarding order status, prices, product or service availability, and inactive orders.• Interacts with customers by responding to order inquiries.

Brussels, Be

Sales and Marketing Coordinator assigned to support in initiating and managing the process and other related assignments for the following UCB Standard Operating Procedures:o Promotional Speaker Programs o Exhibits, Booths and Activities at Conventions and other Third Party Eventso Contracts with Healthcare Professionals and Patients

Brussels, Be

I served as part of the Sourcing and Contract team, with a focus on client management, category management, and supplier management, in support of the local buyer team of six and local business unit and departments partnering on and supporting the business needs. I supported our cross-functional team that is responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing contractual arrangements with preferred suppliers. Participated in bids (when applicable) and will be responsible for identifying and capturing cost savings. Strived to continuously improve the Company’s procure to pay process by identifying and leading efforts with affected departments to reduce processing times, improve customer service and enhance efficiency.• Track of SOW/MSA/ T’s & C’s, participate in negotiations, make sure vendor has new vendor packet if needed, send out MSA & SOW documents to supplier and or BU/Department as needed. Insure that all documents come back and get routed for approvals, review of MSA/SOW prior it going back to S&C Director US. Help S&C Director US and negotiation of agreements in line with this strategy and liaison with internal customers to ensure agreements meet their needs. • Participate on cross-functional sourcing projects that meet internal client’s requirements • Approval of PR/PO within SAP insure proper approvals and documents are attached and approved.• Continuously improve the Company’s procure to pay process by identifying and leading efforts• SAP subject matter expert for Local Buyers go-to-person for help. • Contribute Source to Pay Team from a RKU view sourcing and contracting view.• Create SAP reporting per BU/Department request. • The Go-to-Person between Sourcing & Contracting and the BU/Department changes help with process changes and understanding of current process. • Invoice/PO issues - Research and follow-up on projects dealing with incorrect billings, invoices, etc help BU/Department to resolve issues.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Procurement Contract Coordinator • Worked with infrastructure team members to ensure all contracts are entered into the Ariba system. Worked with suppliers to enable them as suppliers of record within Ariba. Collected and processed Request for Information documents. Procurement Analyst• Supported the procurement team to insure all contracts were entered into the Ariba system. • Worked with Ariba and Oracle to create contract terms; reported current contract spend and invoices

Brussels, Be

• Analyzed data to identify savings opportunities and tracked savings and cost avoidances achieved using the SAP system. Provided monthly savings report for sourcing and contracting teams. Processed and tracked contracts in the SharePoint system. Ensured proper approvals and execution had been received. Supported individual business units by contributing to the design and implementation of supplier sourcing strategies and the negotiation of SOW and MSA, reducing costs.

Support Functions – Assist MRO & Production buyers in managing components quotation process for existing and future products. expectations. Assist the MRO Buyer in working with engineering & manufacturing to develop a standard database. Work with quality to develop Karmann USA’s purchasing system that meets business needs and all QS-9000 & TS 16949 requirements.Direct Lesion wireless communications - company and conference calling plans for 180 users. Review and adjust bills accordingly, help in negotiate price and service. Trouble-shoot issues with all end user, distributes and tracks all user cell phones. Bi-Monthly analysis of cell phone plans, creates reports of cell phone plans, suggest changes to users or overall plan. SAP MRO upload tool crib items, create and maintain tool crib items, create and maintain contracts with suppliers on tool crib items. Negotiate contracts with suppliers for tool crib items.

Assisted in funding, processing, filing of loans. Receptionist for all underwriters, and sales people.

Us

Administrative Assistant, assistant purchase agent and Receptionist. I answered phones and transfer calls for about 500 employees. Customer Service, faxing, filing, ordering office supplies, sending and receiving mail, typing up meeting notices. Greeting guests. I also assisted in the purchasing aspect of my company. Processing purchase orders on the AS400 system. Along with placing orders and researching price reductions for our company.

Master Certificate In Global Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Associate'S Degree, Computer Science