Description
SUMMARY * I have 10+ years of Buyer/Planner experience and proficient with Oracle, SAP, AS400 and GEMMS. * Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors in the Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical and Manufacturing industry. * Maintained and developed databases, developed and provided reports, investigate complaints, work to resolve non-conformities and errors, act as a resource to project teams, track cost savings, and track project timelines for the procurement function. * Participated in both short and long term strategy discussions concerning Strategic Planning. * Created Root Cause/ Corrective Actions to short term and permanent solutions to vendor issues. * Promote Vendor Management strategy by setting expectations, establishing performance criteria and measurements for vendor relationships
Work Experience
COMPANY | POSITION HELD | DATES WORKED |
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(Confidential) | Production Planner | 8/2017 - Present |
Down East Partnership | Program Development Manager | 3/2016 - 8/2017 |
Glenoit Fabrics | It/Purchasing Manager | 3/2014 - 3/2016 |
Cummins Engines | Material Planner | 11/2013 - 3/2014 |
Honeywell | Buyer/Site Supply Specialist | 5/2011 - 8/2013 |
Diosynth Biotechnology | Buyer | 5/2007 - 5/2011 |
Modus Link | Buyer / Planner | 12/2006 - 5/2007 |
Honeywell | Customer Support Contract Administrator | 5/2006 - 12/2006 |
Hospira | Buyer / Planner | 7/2004 - 5/2006 |