Patty J. Bednarz, Cpsm is a Senior Buyer, Electronics at Emerson Automation Solutions. She possess expertise in strategic sourcing, supply management, supply chain management, supply chain, outlook and 25 more skills. Colleagues describe her as "Patty was always efficient with Vendor management and the daily tasks of managing orders and order patterns. She also added a great deal to the bottom line through her ability to reduce cost in many areas of the business. Her communication skill set allowed her to succeed in vendor negotiations and develop agreements that championed VMI, and consignment programs. She is also knowledgeable of Lean purchasing and 5S programs within the Supply Chain organzation. Patty was and asset to… Show more" and "It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Patty Buchanan. During my employment with SMtek International, as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, my interface with Patty as a customer was fairly consistent over many years. She is the consummate professional, very manufacturing and team focused, a tough negotiator, and most importantly as a Supply Chain partner, fair and honest. Many times in my tenure with SMtek, I would need the support from Patty, to… Show more"