Debbie B. Email & Phone Number

Wallingford, Connecticut, United States

Glastonbury, Ct

Berlin, Ct

Purchasing positions held for 11+ years with focus on packaging/displays/printing, cost reduction and inventory control. Buyer of all printed materials folding cartons, inserts, & labels etc.Procurement Manager of 2 Major Nutritional Supplements.Buyer of raw materials (oils, powders)Receiving of raw materials, displays and other materials required in Oracle. Materials management for 6+ manufacturing facilities. Including processing and executing timely delivery of all packaging components and raw materials to meet manufacturers production needs.Work with Quality Assurance & Quality Control to be sure all components and materials are being tested and released in a timely fashion Coordinates all packaging changes with manufacturer’s and distribution center to ensure latest revision of packaging is always used.Works closely with Marketing Team on focusing on implementation of new and promotional product executions (displays etc) and new product development. Reconciles and applies all raw materials and packaging components to the WIP Jobs (all production p.o’s) and completes and closes out and files and purchase orders. Prepares RFQ’s, and purchase orders through Oracle using MRP for finished goods and bulk/raw products, packaging components and other services required.Experienced working with Account Department on invoice issues or discrepanciesAssisted with timely closing of financial quarters being sure all purchasing processed were completed.Responsible for disposition of materials and cycle count reconciliation transactions.Vendor sourcing and negotiation techniques which assure continuous quality improvement and reduce costs. Strong negotiation skills.Experienced in Microsoft Office and heavy Excel user.Excellent Vendor relationships and dedicated team player.

Responsible for procuring all packaging materials for Alabama & Dominican Republic manufacturing locations. New Product Development. Worked very closely with Marketing Dept. in approving all new packaging, new products and changes to existing packaging. Solicit competitive bids, tracking inventory in different locations. Accounting processes, spreadsheet calculations, placing orders and heavy phone contact. In charge of issuing and maintaining company's UPC codes. Also responsible for procurement of all computer hardware and software in 4 locations, printing, copiers, office supplies and any outside services required.

Typing of confidential material, Buyer of all office supplies, Secretary to Purchasing Manager and for 9 Buyers, answering phones, distributing mail. Heavy contact with vendors, expedite documentation, purchase order entry.

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