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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

United States

Round Lake, Illinois, United States

Issued purchase orders for raw materials, supplies, and equipment. Followed up with suppliers for date, price, and quantity confirmations. Reviewed and identified proper action for raw material on MRP Below Minimum Report. Resolved issues with receiving and processing payment to suppliers as necessary. Coordinated deliveries from suppliers and third-party logistics company to ensure shipments arrive on time. Manage and support the Procurement of materials during the product development phase once the formula became active to buy. Assisted in maintaining and implementing purchasing and recordkeeping systems. Assisted in removal or disposal of surplus materials.

Woodstock, Illinois, United States

Prepared purchase orders, obtained requirements, and distributed documentation within the Company’s delegation of authority matrix. Monitored and managed work in process, time schedules and cost issues relative to delivery commitments and project budgets. Supported development of annual materials budget and periodic forecasting needs. Coordinated vendor returns and brought resolution to claims against suppliers. Evaluated MRP inventory records to determine if material on hand is in sufficient quantity to meet customer on time delivery requirements. Ensured compliance with Processes in support of the Company’s Quality Management System, Standard Operating Procedures, and supporting work instructions.• Supplied pertinent information to customer service and production planner regarding cost and long lead time on procurement of raw material.• Lead safety audits which involved safety opportunities for improvements to Guardian Electric.

Crystal Lake, Il 60014

Facilitate various business units and subsidiaries by meeting sourcing requirements, updating prices, managing deliveries, and focusing on new developments or products. Search, identify, and analyze new supply sources for specific commodity groups to control costs and maximize savings. Review and evaluate bid packages for completion and technical clarification of scope of work along with negotiating favorable terms with contractors. Monitor suppliers’ performances through utilization of analytical tools, such as SCF (Supplier Comparison Factor) ratings, supplier surveys, and scorecards. Supervise work in process, adhere to time schedules, and resolve cost issues to ensure fulfillment of delivery commitments and compliance with project budgets. Detect and address discrepancies between invoice and purchase order prior to invoice approvals. • Communicated key business findings and current progress to senior management by preparing and submitting procurement status reports and other key documentation.• Supplied critical feedback during implementation ISO 9001 program while conducting random audits on existing procedures for compliancy.• Managed annual procurement budget of $14B while realizing average savings of 20% pertaining to supply and installation of insulation.• Revised and optimized orientation and onboarding process for all departments.• Devised a new supplier scorecard sheet to compare performance of various suppliers as well as served as key user of SLC and Penta.

Palatine, Il

Complied with all organizational guidelines and procurement policies by examining and processing requisitions into purchase orders for approval. Generated and distributed Requests for Proposals and Bids to vendors. Performed routine administrative tasks, such as filing, meeting set-ups, and managing travel arrangements while improving overall productivity by providing efficient filing system and vendor database records. Ensured prompt payment of all invoices by correcting discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders. • Played a key role in implementing process improvements and minimizing expenditures by supporting Purchasing Manager in administering special projects.• Achieved a solution rate of 98% by responding to major inquiries, concerns, and questions about internal order placement within Oracle iProcurement in just 24 hours.• Reconciled monthly credit card expense statements more than $100K annually to maintain accuracy and reliability.

Palatine, Il

• Managed billing student accounts for third party payers.• Processed monetary transactions for students, faculty, staff and other customers for the College.• Assisted students regarding issues concerning payment or business office block.