Operations Buyer Resume
Summary : As an Operations Buyer, handled calculation requests and managed all various purchase orders to ensure that the suppliers were prepared for production, initiated and/or negotiated product modification cost impacts after the project phase, and also built and maintained trust-based and professional internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Skills : Negotiation, Analytical ,Communicational Skills.
Description :
- Developed and maintained accurate and complete documentation and provided detailed feedback on progress toward goals.
- Provided information to support accurate Scope of work for contracts. Managed own time to ensure efficient and productive work output.
- Managed relationships with Global/regional suppliers within the market area and evaluated performance.
- Gathered key learnings and leveraged best practices to achieve continuous improvement in supplier performance.
- Worked with Supply manager and management. Drove supply chain optimization (SCO), (e.g. cost workshops, total SCO), and low-performance supplier activities.
- Created a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge. Worked with commodity manager and team lead.
- Resolved supplier issues, price increase requests, and quality and shipment issues in cooperation with Strategic Purchasing and SQD.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
BBA
Operations Buyer Resume
Summary : As an Operations Buyer, Monitored storeroom parts, Performed annual cycle counts, Actively oversaw potential obsolete inventory reduction opportunities for slow or nonmoving materials, Managed the warehouse budget, and also Purchased support for all plant Turnarounds, and Participated in all plant audits.
Skills : Vendor Management, Financial Acumen.
Description :
- Worked with Tactical Buyer and Category Manager to ensure tight linkage across sourcing and operations teams.
- Influenced others to get their agreement on terms for the purchase of exchange of goods and services.
- Performed tasks and responsibilities detailed in MPT’s TS16949 policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Reviewed Purchase Requisitions and coordinated warehouse activities.
- Effectively utilized SAP to enter and retrieve information promptly.
- Participated in special purchasing projects, Participated in offsite supplier facilities, and included major plant internal customers.
- Prepared reports by company policy and submits by deadlines.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
BBA
Operations Buyer Resume
Headline : As an Operations Buyer, Presented new ranges to management, Got feedback from suppliers and implemented them wherever possible, and Assisted Accounting with invoice discrepancies with vendors.
Skills : Organizational, Ethical, and Legal Awareness.
Description :
- Participated in site production meetings and supervisor meetings.
- Purchased and negotiated experience is mandatory.
Experienced with negotiating contracts with vendors including managing a competitive bid process, required.
- Experienced in a manufacturing company in the Purchasing Department. Responsible for Working with packaging is an advantage.
- Worked in purchasing in an industry that is similar to hospitality with a focus on food and beverage.
- Developed personal skills through education, training, and development, to maintain professional qualification.
- Drove effectiveness challenges towards suppliers to ensure good productivity development.
- Developed an appropriate understanding of the Single Serve Technology market environments in which the suppliers operate.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's Degree In Economics
Operations Buyer Resume
Objective : As an Operations Buyer, responsible for Setting the open-to-buy plan to make inventory decisions, Meeting with store associates and the customer relationship management team to get feedback, Preparing daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly selling reports to analyze performance and make improvements, and also Partnering with marketing, sales, retail, and other merchandising team members to optimize sales.
Skills : Negotiation, Analytical, Communicational Skills.
Description :
- Drove changes in purchasing processes and stakeholder behavior. Participated in supplier Long Term Agreements and supplier giveback terms for current and/or re-sourcing business.
- Performed all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by all health, safety, and environmental rules
Identify, capture, and track site-specific cost savings.
- Complied with all safety/health rules and practices
Interface with internal and external clients/ suppliers/ contractors is required.
- Supported transactional requirements for a given category scope. Worked efficiently with requester/client when additional information or clarification is required.
- Supported internal customer requirements with high customer service.
- Selected products and negotiated buying terms with vendors, including price, margin, exclusivity, and delivery terms.
- Conducted market research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BBA
Senior Operations Buyer Resume
Summary : As a Senior Operations Buyer, responsible for working closely with Supplier Quality Assurance to ensure the suppliers meet the quality standard and mitigate potential supplier quality and food safety issues, Negotiating, constructing, and implementing the operational strategy for the Supply Chain, and ensuring the strategy and execution plan is aligned with the internal and external stakeholders.
Skills : Organizational, Ethical, and Legal Awareness.
Description :
- Optimized prices, delivery, and terms for materials and services being purchased. Purchased complex items with detailed specifications.
- Provided direct or indirect performance feedback and supervision to the warehouse support team.
- Ensured site strategic alignment for MRO, material, and labor agreements. Analyzed and evaluated bids to optimize value.
- Selected non-strategic suppliers and issued purchase orders, followed up, and expedited as necessary.
- Worked in a high-pressure environment while maintaining high team morale.
- Executed the Inbound Supply Chain Strategy to achieve a world-class inbound supply chain.
- Utilized the Lean / Six Sigma Process to analyze, develop, and execute the operational strategy to ensure sustainable direct materials supply to meet the business needs
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor's Degree In Economics
Operations Buyer Resume
Summary : As an Operations Buyer, responsible for Supporting Commodity Buyer / Manager for Supplier Performance Management, Supporting annual audits of Branch specific suppliers, and also Providing operational support as necessary.
Skills : Vendor Management, Financial Acumen.
Description :
- Sourced materials, parts, suppliers’ equipment, and services at the best price in compliance with policies and procedures.
- Worked closely with Strategic Sourcing and R&D and Supply divisions to identify, develop, and maximize the cost reduction opportunities through developing a productivity pipeline.
- Supported all new product launches, line extensions, and execution of continuous improvement programs as it relates to direct materials working closely with key business stakeholders (i.e.: Strategic Sourcing, Quality, R&D, Supply, Finance, Marketing, and Sales).
- Developed the supply risk mitigation plan and ensured 0% of food safety-related issues.
- Supported implementation of strategy/productivity actions. Obtained quotes from suppliers on time and in compliance with specifications and contractual requirements.
- Coordinated with proper departments, internal and supplier requests for deviations, and print changes.
- Performed the regularly scheduled Capacity Reviews with suppliers and developed action plans to resolve any gaps.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
BBA
Operations Buyer Resume
Summary : As an Operations Buyer, Worked in close cooperation with the commodity buyer of the segment contributing to the global strategy with maintenance warehouse and planners to develop KPIs and forecasts to achieve improved supplier service levels.
Skills : Strategic Thinking, Supply Chain Management.
Description :
- Established and maintained effective relationships with the company’s suppliers in accordance with the ethical code and standards of conduct maintaining the highest standard of professionalism.
- Participated in supplier quotations to obtain the best overall purchase on behalf of the company.
- Managed day-to-day purchasing operations needs/supplier interactions cooperated with other functions in the divisions on purchasing-related tasks and kept divisional management informed.
- Participated in supplier credit terms and the completion of credit applications.
- Developed/delivered cost savings for materials & services for each commodity in divisional and group KMIs.
- Maintained and reported out in regularly scheduled meetings with the Purchasing Manager and director the following: Open Issues, Supplier Cost Recoveries, RFQ Tracking, and Divisional KMIs Participate in Group Q2 meetings.
- Compiled with the designated ISO 14001 responsibilities related to effective environmental management in accordance with MPT’s Environmental Management System (EMS).
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
BBA
Operations Buyer Resume
Headline : As an Operations Buyer, responsible for Assisting in the procurement process by generating purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and maintaining accurate records of all purchases, Collaborating with the operations team to assess inventory needs and maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing excess inventory costs.
Skills : Organizational, Ethical, and Legal Awareness.
Description :
- Responsible for Conducting market research and analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and implemented vendor consolidation strategies, leading to improved supplier relationships and reduced lead times.
- Checked records and files for accuracy, performing complex analyses of data.
- Led requests for procurement of non-contracted materials and goods, services, and supplies.
- Assisted end users and ensured material delivery followed plant requirements.
- Handled complex clerical, administrative, technical, or customer support issues under minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to the appropriate staff.
- Worked knowledge of enterprise resource planning application experience.
- Responsible for Conducting supplier evaluations and audits to ensure compliance with quality and performance standards.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BBA
Operations Buyer Resume
Objective : As an Operations Buyer, responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams to forecast demand and maintain appropriate inventory levels, minimizing stockouts and excess inventory costs, and also Preparing reports and presenting data to management on purchasing trends, cost-saving opportunities, and supplier performance.
Skills : Reporting, Data Management.
Description :
- Communicated effectively and has exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Worked well independently and with a team. Built strong relationships with colleagues and vendors.
- Learned new skills quickly. Assisted more senior team members with process improvements.
- Worked in shared service operations
Apply deep knowledge of local practices and procedures to handle, organize, and coordinate procurement of materials, goods, services, and supplies.
- Worked with legal for any alterations to Olin’s Standard Terms and Conditions, arising from Supplier exceptions.
- Attended buyer meetings. Managed associate buyers.
- Oversaw order placement and delivery. Wrote product line and product knowledge sheets.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's Degree In Economics
Operations Buyer Resume
Objective : As an Operations Buyer, responsible for Communicating updates and new developments to relevant key stakeholders, Analyzing and monitoring operational dashboard KPIs: plans and drive how to achieve local targets. Experienced in Supply Chain, Procurement, and Project Management in a progressive and dynamic environment.
Skills : Financial Acumen, Strategic Thinking.
Description :
- Managed Supplier Schedules and Supplier Demand Visibility applications as required. Supported training activity for Suppliers as required.
- Executed transactional, replenishment activities in line with sourcing strategies. Ensured process compliance (supply chain/Logistics/PtP).
- Developed and maintained accurate and complete documentation and provided detailed feedback on progress toward goals.
- Monitored and maintained delivery schedules / due dates in the MRP system based on Customer Demand (Planning Solutions) as well as forecasting techniques where applicable.
- Complied with global supplier management processes and stayed updated on process development.
- Updated Supply Manager and key stakeholders on operational purchasing issues and shared best practices.
- Understood the impact of data accuracy in purchasing orders. Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BBA
