Below are the 9 Buyers with various systems & industry experience. The Thor Group® provides buyers with your industry and systems experience on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a senior buyer with experience working in software, telecommunications and manufacturing industries? Educational attainment is composed of Diploma in Business Administration and Diploma in Production Engineering. Technical skills consist of SAP SCM, Ariba, Power BI, Oracle and Macola.

Serving in a software company as a senior buyer, with SAP & Ariba, negotiated supplier terms related to pricing, delivery, Incoterms and terms of payment with highest quality at best value. Part of the job was to utilize Excel to build reports and analyze data related to purchase order (PO) status and monitor performance of suppliers in regard to delivery, quality, cost and spend. Other duties were providing information and support to internal and external JIT warehouse and logistics teams related to PO line items, quantity and receipts. Also, obtained samples, PPAP (production & parts approval process) and PAF (packaging approval form) data for FA (first article) approval of parts. Similarly, coordinated with SAP team to implement Ariba to place PO via online portal.

As a senior buyer/planner in a telecommunications company, coordinated with senior QA/production engineer transitioning product build from engineering to production in Asia. Key task was resolving discrepancies that arose such as discrepant pricing, invoices, failure to comply with specifications, and under or over shipments. Furthermore, negotiated purchasing contracts, optimum pricing, quality and lead time to meet goals.

Would hiring a sr. buyer with work experience in a children’s hospital, a medical center and a healthcare system help meet the needs of your organization? Professional certificates include Supply Chain and Word Processing. Technical knowledge involves Lawson SCM, Lotus Notes and McKesson. This professional has 20+ years of Lawson Software experience including Supply Chain, Customer Service Enhancement and Capital Purchases.

Acting as a sr. buyer in a children’s hospital, was able to maintain a customer and/or vendor relationship through outstanding communication skills. Also, trained and served as Lawson Super User to train new employees on Lawson Software System, as well as served as first escalation for customers, buyers and vendors. Part of the job was to assume leadership over the buyers with the ability to work with people from various backgrounds, while implementing team values. Moreover, ran reports on a daily basis to ensure that buyers were maintaining invoice and receiving discrepancies daily.

While working for a healthcare system as a buyer, purchased large volumes of med/surg supplies for the entire Surgery department across the system. In addition, worked closely with accounts payable to ensure invoice discrepancies are resolved to create a three-way match to pay. Furthermore, assisted receiving with any receiving issues on mis-shipped items as well as short shipped items.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this sr. buyer who worked in a children’s hospital and a healthcare system? Special skills involve Lawson SCM, JD Edwards software, Supply Chain Management tools and SAP software. This specialist has 25 years of Supply Chain Management experience and exceptional customer service skills in a dynamic organization.

Contributed to the organization by using Lawson software, as well as processing all purchase orders for assigned departments, including entering manual requisitions for items with no Lawson numbers. As a sr. buyer in a children’s healthcare facility, managed all reports tied to the buyer position, including vendor confirmations, buyer expediting, Invoiced Not Received, cost messages, and returns. Also, was responsible for the procurement of supplies for the OR and surgery center.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by working with Accounts Payable team on all invoice discrepancies tied to departments, as well as with the Sourcing team on contract cost messages. Moreover, was part of the PO to Payment Task Force that helped resolve extremely past due invoices that may need receipts, cost confirmation, etc. Furthermore, assisted Purchasing Supervisor in training new buyers on Lawson, processes, and policies. In addition, conducted monthly rounding at the hospital to visit end users and offer support, answer questions, as well as provide any training needed on Lawson.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a buyer with extensive work experience in a general hospital? Educational attainment is composed of BS Business Management. Technical skills include JDA, Epicor, SAP, AS/400 and BPCS SmartStream. This professional analyzed and verified forecast anomalies from Manugistics to make recommendations to production.

Serving in a general hospital as a buyer, supported commodities such as Life-star, Bio-med, Environmental Services, Emergency Department, Respiratory Care, Laundry Services, IS, Clinical Lab Partners and Hospital labs. Some of the tasks were negotiating and purchasing the replacement Life-star helicopter for the hospital. Also, negotiated system contracts for Windham, Clinical Lab, Midstate, and CCMC. (RCRA Waste, Shredding and Furniture). Moreover, managed and reviewed service and pricing agreements under the healthcare systems. Part of the job was to head the current modernization project at the hospital, including the ICU and Step downs, ED Cancer Center, Boardroom, Auditorium, Simulation Centers, and Cafeteria.

As a buyer, purchased parts and raw material to support manufacturing of all products. In addition, implemented corporation cost savings goals by negotiating and managing price for materials used in production. Other duties were reviewing planning forecast to make sure all parts were on order and updated all departments on constraints. Furthermore, reviewed production schedules with planners and reviewed open purchase orders to ensure best price breaks.

Would a detail-oriented senior buyer with extensive work background in the manufacturing industry fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Associates in Business Management. Professional certifications include APICS. Computer skills involve SAP R6, Oracle and Microsoft Navision. Key achievements were reducing previous lead times for key high dollar components, as well as reduction of on hand inventory levels, slow non-moving materials.

Some accomplishments included serving as training lead for implementation of SAP SCM R6 for all supply chain department personnel including all support personnel, and sub-contract personnel. Acting as a senior buyer in a manufacturing company, daily responsibilities included scheduling and confirming deliveries of materials, supplies, equipment, and services according to operational needs. Moreover, helped implement new ERP System.

Shared expertise by maintaining optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer demand while minimizing carrying costs and transportation charges. As a senior buyer in a manufacturing company, notable achievements were reduction of on hand inventory levels of obsolete materials and slow non-moving materials by negotiating with suppliers for credit on new purchases for new start up. Part of the job as a senior buyer was to implement changes to customer contracts as required per Schedule Share criteria. Furthermore, reduced obsolete inventory by $50,000 within six months.

What can a buyer with work background in supply chain and manufacturing industries, as well as specialization in Deltek Costpoint and Workday bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve Deltek Costpoint, Workday, SharePoint, Concur and Cognos. Areas of expertise included purchasing, all aspects of vendor sourcing and selection, negotiation of pricing, negotiation of contract terms/ conditions, budgeting and management of accounts from Order to payment, along with managing a team of buyers that supported over 500 programs. Educational background includes BS in Advertising and AA in Liberal Arts. The individual also earned CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) and CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) credentials.

Skills brought to the table by this buyer included working directly with requestors to execute purchases according to established procedures, for both internal and government requests, as well as working with the legal department and compliance to obtain most favorable terms and conditions on all contracts related to procurements including SLA’s, EULA’s and SOW’s. Duties covered working directly with subcontract and contract administrators relating to any turn-key proposals from subcontractors as they related to government projects, in addition to supporting several large government contracts as lead buyer. This individual was responsible for processing requisitions and pricing requests using the Deltek Costpoint purchasing system.

Responsibilities also consisted of hosting twice yearly trainings to procurement members on topics ranging from utilizing GSA to Cost analysis and ensuring compliance with the terms, conditions, contractual requirements, corporate policies, procedures, statutes and to minimize risk. Tasks involved completing all aspects of purchasing.

Would hiring a sr. buyer who worked in a memorial hospital help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Business Administration: Associates PPCC. Software knowledge consists of Lawson SCM, JD Edwards, Copics, Manfact and SAP.

While working for a memorial hospital, this buyer was responsible for placing daily and expedite orders for 10 surgery coordinators and inventory clerk request using Lawson. Ordered stock implant hardware for trauma and OR cases as well as instruments for all depts. that routed through central sterile. Handled all repairs of equipment, instrumentation, etc. while negotiating and maintaining warranty contracts to cover expenses. More so, issued POs for case sheets turned in by approx. 70 reps and worked with finance depts. to ensure correct billing to patient. The supplier registration process was coordinated to ensure that required HIPAA and JACHO documentation was current.

Other jobs entailed encouraging bulk purchases of implants, grafts, and supply to instill discounts while monitoring Parr count of supply. Price agreements or contracts were negotiated when available to better pricing and receive rebates. This individual ordered for 20+ individual depts. within the hospital including critical care areas, developed process for pacemaker clinic to streamline billing and purchased capital requests (those over 100K) per process. All quotes and needed documentation were presented for committee meetings to approve specific purchase.

How can a buyer with experience working in manufacturing, distribution and food processing industries help your organization? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Science in Marketing and MBA in Business Management. Technical skills include JDA (Manugistics) and PeopleSoft. Core knowledge consists of Inventory Maintenance, Vendor Relations, Market Analysis, Order Management, Contract Negotiations as well as Sales Analysis & Reporting.

Working with challenging issues such as decreasing dead inventory dollars by 12% which contributed in a $25,300 savings to gross inventory have vetted this specialist’s work experience. As a buyer, managed inventory levels valued at $15.5 million effectively, assisted in training new staff in JDA (Manugistics) and Prism database systems, as well as anticipated potential replenishment issues by utilizing reports and other demand planning tools. This specialist collaborated with the divisions, sales, and category management to streamline buying and inventory levels. Also, performed daily analysis to achieve company goals for service level, inventory turns, aged inventory, days of inventory on hand, obsolete inventory reserve, as well as slow and dead inventory.

With a “can do approach” in the area of designing a vendor’s management template that graded vendor’s performance resulting in a 5% increase in overall on time deliveries have been career objectives. Acting as a buyer, successfully negotiated quarterly cost reduction for all active high usage items by 3%, leading overall 10% cost improvement.

Would a buyer with experience working in a regional medical center and a teaching hospital match the needs of your organization? Core competencies include direct and indirect supply chain management, contract administration, customer service, medical records management and business administration. Technological background covers SAP Supply Chain, MS4, WMS, WIMS, SIMS, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) software, PeopleSoft, GHX and more.

Duties in a 341-bed regional medical center included keying in dual-entry information into SAP in support of ERP and managing a hazardous material database. Other responsibilities involved managing a broad portfolio of direct and indirect goods and services, processing RMAs as well as monitoring requisitions for quality control, purchase orders for accuracy and completeness.

Being employed in a teaching hospital, this buyer utilized inclusive value supply chain knowledge in a group matrix structure to support cross-functional teams and to implement business and infrastructure initiatives. The procurement of a portfolio of original equipment manufacturers (OME) medical and IT equipment, supplies and services, in a demand chain environment was also carried out. Some of the duties completed were issuing and tracking orders, expediting deliveries as well as processing RMAs.