Tracy Winstead Email & Phone Number

Results-driven Purchasing Professional experienced in both domestic and international markets. Skilled in evaluating, negotiating and procurement of materials, commodities, and capital equipment for manufacturing, and plant requirements. Strong track record of reducing net purchasing costs and lowering inventory volumes while maintaining adequate stock on hand to meet daily production flow. Keen negotiation and vendor/subcontractor management skills. Maintain long-term vendor relationships built on trust, exceptional service, and responsiveness. Highly articulate and effective communicator; works well with individuals on all levels. PC proficient with expertise in MRO/MRP/SAP purchasing software, Microsoft Word, and Excel• Raw Materials / Sourcing • Price / Contract Negotiation • Value Analysis• Request For Proposal • Bid Review / Expediting • Vendor Partnerships• Supplier Management • Inventory Planning / Control • MRP / SAP / DOD• MRO / Capital Equipment • Cost Control / Cycle Count • Fixed Price Contracts• Supply Chain Principles • SAP Systems Support • Vendor Master File

Listed skills include Mrp.

• Senior Buyer

  Nexans

  1976 - Feb 2012 - Elm City, North Carolina

  Led purchasing activities in the procurement of raw materials and supplies at the most optimum supply chain cost to meet manufacturing requirements. Purchased raw materials to support production plans, utilizing MRP system. Worked with suppliers to obtain lowest total cost of materials. Responsible for developing and maintaining on-going supplier relationships. Placed high value or critical orders and maintain control of all orders on required commodities.• Ensured timely delivery of open orders to support production.• Supported cost reduction plans by purchasing from lowest total cost supplier.• Sourced material in a timely manner to support quick response to customer’s orders.• Managed supplier quality by following up on rejects and delivery issues.• Managed the sell of scrap materials to obtain best price from bidders.• Assisted the Manager in acquiring information needed for analyzing the performance and efficiency of the department; assist in determining major projects for the Purchasing group.• Reviewed, processed and worked with end-users on both system-generated and user-generated requirements. Utilized negotiation techniques, alternative products or alternative suppliers.• Maintained 3 bid and tracking of all purchase orders exceeding $ 10,000 and worked with end users for documentation to support purchases.• Reviewed and maintained material master, qualified “approved” supplier list, info records and supplier ratings for the facility.• Assisted SAP users via training, documentation and one-on-one support for various job functions using SAP transactions.• Provided guidance to department in the procurement of commodities and services to meet price, quantity, and delivery requirements.• Communicated with suppliers to obtain knowledge of new materials, promote interest in new product development and develop new sources of supply.• Assisted material planning personnel with regard to the disposition of obsolete, excess of defective material.

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  Elm City High School