Katherine Falla Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

New York, United States

Evaluate order and bid documentation (e.g., specifications, scope of work,requisitions, change orders, bids, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring properacquisition of supplies and services within compliance guidelines.Review open purchase orders monthly and communicate results to variousdepartments.Manage open orders, data entry, and resolve invoice discrepancies. Develop andmaintain a knowledge base on product purchase order management through allaspects of the purchasing lifecycleFollow an active process for measuring supply inventory and determiningpurchasing needs based on quarterly and annual numbers.Monitor overall procurement procedures for possible improvements. Coordinatewith Purchasing Manager and procurement team to implement purchasingimprovements including standardized forms, file organization and documentationrequirementsPrepare documentation such as price analysis, vendor selection, lease versus buyanalysis, operating versus capital lease analysis, sole/single justifications, marketsurveys, best value, and technical evaluations.

Tacoma, Washington, United States

Maintain supply inventory levels and negotiate deals with potential vendors.Review purchasing agreements with venders and maintain lines of communication with vendors.Compare product deliveries with issued purchase orders and contact vendors when there are discrepancies.Follow an active process for measuring supply inventory and determining purchasing needs based on quarterly and annual numbers.Learn company purchasing policies and procedures and maintaining supply inventory levels required for effective company operation.Conducting regular price comparisons to ensure that the company is always getting the best price for each product that is purchased.Evaluate supplier performance and cost, make necessary decisions to improve / change supply base

New Rochelle, Ny

• Resolve Accounts Payable invoice discrepancies and variances after initial inquiry• Prepare reports to ensure compliance with related laws and regulations• Responsible for Critical Supply Report and daily processing reports including back-order items• Revise open purchase order reports from vendors and track any shortage or missing items• Assisted in the implantation of a new ERP system• Create save searches using Netsuite• Created and edited Standard Operating Procedure for procurement team• Served as liaison to vendor to help address complex matters related to workflow, resource management and approval of chains • Develop extensive spreadsheets comparing material costs for each project sent to overseas printers• Update and maintain print specifications• Negotiating favorable procurement contracts with selected vendors and suppliers

New Rochelle, Ny

• Managed recurring book inventory• Maintained and reviewed computerized and manual records of items purchased, costs, delivered, product performance, and inventory• Assisted finance department with accounting discrepancies• Assisted in the creation of RFP’s and sent to vendors

New Rochelle, New York

• Attended meetings, trade shows, conferences, conventions and seminars to network with people in other purchasing departments• Interviewed vendors and visited suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services and prices• Monitored shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems trace shipments and followed up undelivered goods• Prepared purchase orders, solicited bid proposals and review requisitions for goods and services.• Purchased goods directly from manufacturers or from other wholesale firms for resale to retail firms, commercial establishments, and other organizations.• Assisted in resolving Accounts Payable invoice discrepancies and variances after initial inquiry

New Rochelle, New York

• Assisted in the daily and monthly duties in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable departments such as issuing credits and refunds, mail invoices twice a week and verify the accuracy of the orders, enter invoices into system to be paid and identify errors in AP documentation• Created an organized entering system, pivot tables, for large company statements• Utilized warehouse expert to assist with inventory management• Placed customer orders into system and handle all non-warehouse orders for rebilling as well as place orders for office supplies as needed• Created log in and passwords for online customers, updated their information and upload it into ACT Data base & TBRED system• Handled heavy call volume on 30 extension phones as well as dealt with customer inquiries

New Rochelle, Ny

• Contacted alumni, parents, and friends of the college to update their biographical information, provide them with campus updates, and solicit financial support.• Responsible for confirming gifts and taking credit card information• Assisted in the creation of an updated calling script• Trained newly hired staff and returning staff, supervision of shifts, evaluation on a weekly basis of callers and the daily motivation of staff including bonus gifts for meeting goals

New Rochelle, Ny

Answer phones, make photo copies, help with mailings, run office errands, help with office projects, assist with department events, keep office clean and, file documents.

New Rochelle, Ny

Call alumni, parents, and friends of the college to update their biographical information, provide them with campus updates, and solicit their financial support. Assist in training of newly hired student callers. Assist in running shifts in absence of supervisor. Assist in special events dealing with Alumnus. Answer telephone, screen calls and relay messages.

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Business Management

Activities and Societies: Management Club, President & Founder, Commuter Student Association, Student Government Association Student.