Purchasing Agent

Posted on: 2006-01-25

Karen Revard 1648 Goffe Street St. Clair, MI 48079 810-329-8632 [email protected] Professional History • Purchasing Agent – TS16949 Environment Oakland Tool & Mfg. March 2005 – December 2005 Responsible for purchasing Steel on GM Resale program, components, non production materials and packaging product, as well as all maintenance and office products. Handled all steel rejections and as well as replacement material when deemed necessary. Added support to the estimating department by supplying quotes for potential work. Approving Purchase orders, evaluating vendor performance; requesting quotes; reviewing steel types on Mat Spec for specifications according to blueprint requirements, reviewing purchase orders; tracking status of purchase orders and expediting past due orders. Maintaining relationships with vendors, and always keeping continuous improvement processes within the reach of all suppliers and vendors. Working with suppliers will insure success in vendor relationships. • Purchasing Manager – QS9000 Environment Uni-bond Extrusions, 2004 – March 2005 Purchasing production materials such as, steel, components, paint, plate, PVC, alycrn, and adhesives using GM approved suppliers, non production materials for packaging product, tool steel, perishables, office and janitorial supplies. Conducted supplier cost reductions requests and cost analysis activities. Investigated alternate material sources and participated on interdepartmental cross-functional teams. Multi-tasked and performed effectively in a fast-paced environment • delivered materials on time according to specifications and budget - Responsible for selecting qualified suppliers for production materials, in accordance with company policies and procedures. Also responsible for reviewing and approving purchase requisitions for external vendors; evaluating vendor performance; requested quotes; reviewing purchase orders; tracked status of purchase orders and expediting past due orders. I also maintain effective, efficient working relationships with vendors as well as working toward continuous improving processes within the purchasing department. • Purchasing Agent in a QS9000 Environment PTM Corporation, 1999 – 2004 Purchasing production materials such as, steel, components, heat treating, paint, plate, welding services, etc., non production materials for packaging product, tool steel, perishables, office and janitorial supplies. Optimized productivity, assured adherence to the quality control system, reduced cycle times through Lean manufacturing practices. Conducted supplier cost reductions and cost analysis activities. Investigated alternate material sources and participated on interdepartmental cross-functional teams. Multi-tasked and performed effectively in a fast-paced environment • delivered materials on time according to specifications and budget - supplier development, inventory management and responsible for selecting qualified suppliers for production materials, parts, tooling and related services in accordance with company policies and procedures. Also responsible for reviewing and approving purchase requisitions for external and internal customers; evaluating vendors; requested quotes; negotiated prices; reviewing purchase orders; tracked status of purchase orders and expediting past due orders. I also maintained effective, efficient working relationships with vendors and customers, as well as worked to continuously improve processes. Gave support to the estimating team with steel price trends, as well as reading blueprints for material, plating, painting, etc. specifications. • Shipping & Receiving Supervisor PTM Corporation, 1997 – 1999 In charge of daily customer shipments, outside processing scheduling and dispatching 2 truck drivers and 3 shipping employees to box parts and pull daily orders. Receiving EDI and sending ASN’s and inventory control. • Shipping & Receiving Warehouse Clerk / Leader McDonald Molding Textron, 1992 – 1997 Working directly with management to assure all daily customer requirements were met. Creating bill of ladings, sending ASN’s, loading and unloading trucks. Education and Certifications • Anchor Bay High School Graduate • Lean Champion, MMTC • Visual Manufacturing Basics • Purchasing I & II, AMA • Purchasing Management, AMA • Internal Auditor Training, QS-9000, ISO 9000, ISO 14001, MMTC • Total Quality Management, SC4 • Inventory Management (Kanban projects) • Internal Auditor • TS-16949, Implementation Team • St. Clair Community College Developing Team Plans, Coaching – Bring the best out of others, Clarifying Team Roles & Responsibilities, Building a foundation of trust, Building a Constructive Relationship with your Manager / Peers, APQP, etc Volunteer Activity • American Red Cross Volunteer Other Experience • Excel Word, PowerPoint, Internet, Access, Supplier Relations, MSDS, Approved Supplier List, Minority spending, etc. • Safety Team • ISO 14001 Team • TS 16949 Team References • Carol Sampson Accounts Payables, PTM Corporation 586-725-2211 Ext. 101 or 810-794-0138 [email protected] • Jim Carter Prototype Manager, PTM Corporation 586-725-2211 Ext. 123 or 586-531-7875 [email protected] • Ed Primeau Quality Assurance Manager, PTM Corporation 586-725-2211 Ext. 140 [email protected] • Marine K. Schmidt Co-owner, Outside Sales Representative, ASAP Steel 586-774-1090 [email protected] Summary • I would like to take a minute to thank you for reading my resume and considering me for employment. I understand how difficult it sometimes can be to decide on whether an individual will fit into your company or position. I assure you my dedication and determination will prevail.