IT Buyer Resume Warrenville, IL - Hire IT People

SUMMARY:

Purchasing and procurement professional with five years’ experience within IT software, hardware, and networks.
Experience with the procure to pay lifecycle.
Knowledge of negotiating with vendors on software/hardware purchases to ensure the most cost - effective solution is utilized.
Most recently managed it category to ensure products were being properly distributed.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Warrenville, IL

IT Buyer

Responsibilities:

Manages the sourcing and planned negotiation of products (Software and Hardware), equipment and services associated with the technology category, determines the best sourcing approach, I look for opportunities to leverage and aggregate spend across multi-business unit requirements
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to source and negotiate agreements, and manage suppliers
Develops multiple supplier relationships
Process daily requests for IT commodities through the entire procurement life cycle
ServiceNow/ITIL/Oracle / ERP/SAP experience

Confidential, Northbrook, IL

IT Buyer

Responsibilities:

Oversees sourcing process in IT space (Hardware, Software, Networks)
Leads IT sourcing and vendor base strategy development for over $87Mil in annual spend
Evaluates/Qualifies vendors, makes recommendations, and negotiates to ensure best cost, quality, and delivery
Ensures all contract obligations are fulfilled, risks are mitigated and contracts remain valid throughout their life cycle. Holds internal organization and suppliers accountable for their actions

Confidential, Indianapolis, IN

Buyer

Responsibilities:

I work in Procure to Pay operations as a Buyer II.
I strategically source, evaluate, select suppliers ensuring quality and cost-effective materials.
I have 8 years of PeopleSoft experience. I have a vast knowledge of distribution, resource planning and creating aids for new procedures.
I manage the logistics and part deliveries to multiple locations across Confidential.
I work with sales representatives on price negations, contracts, and logistic issues.
I generate daily and monthly reports that I have to monitor to make sure all work I assign to other employees is completed.
Provide customer service for Health Ministries (Hospitals) with any inventory or supply chain problems.
Expatiate orders for any critical care items.

Confidential, Indianapolis, IN

Supervisor/Coordinator

Responsibilities:

Maintained appropriate staffing levels as necessary to deliver product and perform other Operational functions.
Received and processed customer orders and completed necessary paperwork.
In charge of inventory levels to meet supply demands l Obtained best prices/goods and materials.
Developed and maintained a good communication channel with the location sales group, office and warehouse staff.
Maintained close working relationships with vendors to problem-solve and improve service l Negotiated with each supplier regarding prices, delivery date, and quantity available.
Understanding of local, state and federal regulations involving normal warehouse operations, Product sales restrictions and delivery of product.
Scheduled customer deliveries to maximize efficiency and exercise the best utilization of the Location resources.
Managed inventory levels to best capitalize on available business while maintaining warehouse levels within CPS guidance.
Maintain organized files for supplier/production/item, updated and retained product Information files.