 Worked extensively with vendors to expedite critical components needed for production. This effort led to the completion and on-time delivery of several projects. Collaborated with each department to determine procedural problems and implement solutions. Analyzed and established buying procedures that will cost the company nothing to implement and will generate savings in multiple ways. They will eliminate lost orders, improve vendor performance and reduce shipping costs. These processes will also be beneficial in reducing labor costs as well. By improving communications with the vendors materials are being delivered on time. Introduced simple time saving methods that increased productivity, decreased errors and provide another opportunity to reduce labor.

Qualifications:A Manufacturing/Operations Buyer/Purchaser accomplished in negotiating the best pricing without compromising quality or on-time delivery. Recognized for cost reduction and savings, superior customer service skills consistently maintaining 100% customer satisfaction, for troubleshooting and initiating budgetary consultations resulted in cost savings on staple items, and for never missing deadlines.Computer Skills:Overdrive Access PowerPoint ExcelSAP Max Exact MPS QuickBooksAS400 Word Data AnalystI establish not only good relationships between departments but with our vendors as well. Imagine your buyer as the customer to your vendors. A good relationship with your vendors can make a world of difference.

Experience:AGAMATRIX, INC. Salem, NH (2010 – 2016), MRO Buyer/ Purchaser Generate savings of over $35k with one vendor. Established purchasing department procedures for five U.S. and overseas facilities. Initiated budgetary consultation with all departments resulted in cost savings of thousands of dollars in staple items. Pursued lower costs. Reduced bulk pricing by 60% on all orders. Unlimited buying experience due to diverse departments. Sourced new vendors, obtained quotes, negotiated purchase of materials and components. Managed leases supporting Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO), and new construction. Placed all non-inventory purchase orders, and blanket purchase orders. Managed all vendor correspondence regarding any problems or issues until resolved to satisfaction. Kept departments informed on all issues or delays.  Planned production and maintained inventory levels of core product line using forecasts to generate purchase orders.  Implemented inventory levels for UK production improved production levels. Established the Purchasing dept and procedures for multiple locations in the medical device industry. This included maintaining the purchasing & pricing files, and creating history files that would enable vendor performance reviews.

 Negotiated Pricing with vendors for merchandise. Eliminated the overstocking of slow moving items saved thousands of dollars. Updated and maintained vendor files - this included price increases. Established and grew new product lines. Resolved vendor issues from late delivery issues to reducing freight charges. Using Demand Planning software placing replenishment orders for the distribution centers. Transferred product between locations as needed to maintained inventory levels for all facilities,  Provided ongoing customer service to Branch managers, sales force & Customer Service team.Worked with Branch Managers, Sales, Vendors, and Customer Service to ensure timely fulfillment of product demand and also support of new sales opportunities.Worked with our vendors to expedite inventory and reduce costs wherever possible. Monitored inventory levels at branch locations using demand planning software.

Placed and expedited emergency orders to the branch locations daily. Communicated with vendors daily to confirm delivery dates of orders. Provided customer service and support to the Branch Managers and Sales force. Ensured the timely fulfillment of priority orders for safety equipment and other products. Supported of construction industry customers in the Mid-West and Eastern territories.Maintained fast-paced, high-volume support for sales and branch management to insure customer satisfaction.Maintained pricing and availability.