Below are the 3 Sr. Buyer, 3 Procurement Manager & 4 Purchasing Agent with PeopleSoft and other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides buyers, procurement managers & purchasing agents on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

What contributions could a senior buyer with experience working in education and manufacturing industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Associate of Science Degree in Industrial Technology and Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Technology. Professional credential includes Karrass Effective Negotiating Certificate. Proficient at utilizing PeopleSoft, MAPICS, INFIMACS, SAP and Oracle, JD Edwards and Visual Mfg.

Challenges like helping supply chain professionals and organizations grow by mentoring, advising, and/or consulting based on previous experience, skills, and knowledge were welcomed and successfully completed. As a senior buyer, assisted professional development chair and career services committee chair for an educational company. Also, actively mentored students and helped members with enhancing or pursuing careers in Supply Chain. In addition, actively consulted or assisted as a Senior Buyer on new engineering design, installation, & commissioning of newly designed products with individuals and companies.

Shared expertise by managing all supply chain activities in various areas as well as material procurement requirements that supported assembly processes for a company product line. As a senior buyer, managed all supply chain activities in the following areas: material procurement requirements that supported assembly processes. This specialist met on time delivery to the customer while doing so at the lowest possible cost in combination with superintending all indirect materials along with services required supporting every facility. Furthermore, contributed to corporate cost savings agreements using suppliers set up that aid in the overall company cost savings goals.

Would a detail-oriented senior buyer who worked in education, aerospace and defense industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BA Economics, Information Systems Minor. Professional certifications involve PeopleSoft Financials 8.0 Certified Consultant. Skills summary consists of PeopleSoft Expertise Purchasing, Payables, Expenses, ePro, Query, QuickBooks Expenses and Timer, Planview, SciQuest ePro, as well as PeopleSoft Modules (GL, Inventory, Asset Management, VAT, and Commitment Control).

Some accomplishments included procuring computer hardware, software and network equipment, as well as negotiating special and fixed-price contracts with multiple vendors. As a senior buyer in an aerospace/defense company, entered purchase orders using PeopleSoft Purchasing and MS Excel, as well as assisted facilities managers in developing requirements for hardware and software; procurement, coordination and installation of new hardware and software.

Shared expertise by leading requirements sessions and gathering setup, reporting, security, conversion and interface requirements via WebX meetings with Client in Australia and New Zealand. Acting as an IT PeopleSoft Financials consultant, produced system design documents for AP, PO, AM and GL and configured AP, PO, GL and AM system setup including VAT (GST). Furthermore, defined asset profiles and categories and validated converted assets, as well as created Procurement and Payables Reports using PeopleSoft Query.

How can a lead senior buyer with experience working in engineering, drilling and oil/gas industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS Business Management and MBA Strategic Management. Technical skills consist of PeopleSoft Supply Chain Module, Marion Supply Chain Module, SPM, SmartPlant Materials and JD Edwards Procurement Module.

Working with challenging issues such as maintaining functional relationship with project manager, project engineers, project controls, quality assurance, quality control, and field personnel ensuring a high level of coordination and improved procurement activities have vetted this specialist’s work experience. As a lead senior buyer in an engineering company, procured vessels, mechanical equipment, rotating equipment, instruments, pipe, valves, and fittings utilizing the most up to date industry standards and company procedures generating over $1 million in expenditures. Moreover, coordinated activities in procurement, material management, inspection, logistics, and expediting ensuring all materials reach the project site ahead of schedule.

With a “can do approach” in the area of ensuring the Master Services Agreement was in place for over 200 active vendors prior to commencement of work, reducing the risk of legal action against the company have been career objectives. As a services procurement coordinator in an offshore drilling company, negotiated labor rates based on contract pricing and market values for a rig contracted to be painted, reducing cost approximately by $50.000.

Would a detail-oriented procurement manager with experience working in IT services, food processing and manufacturing industries fit in your organization? Educational background is composed of BS Accounting. Professional certifications involve CPSM Certification. Core skills involve PeopleSoft, JDA, Oracle, Lawson, SAP, JD Edwards, Epic, Hyperion, NRP and ARIBA.

Some accomplishments included driving and/or executing sourcing strategy and initiatives, cost reduction, and procurement process improvement opportunities for assigned categories or responsibilities. Serving as a procurement manager, assisted Senior Management on auditing 700-million-dollar category spend. Some of the tasks were supporting internal customers and building good working relationship internally & externally, as well as assisting Senior Management to identify and review supply strategy and processes. Moreover, led a companywide Category Management Cost saving initiative with project management to a 16M drop in cross category spend in 4 months to help senior executive management align the current state of operation with the new company strategies.

Shared expertise by evaluating vendor cost and services via previous year spend, doing strategic sourcing review on Transportation and logistics category vendors, as well as working with senior executive management on contract redundancies. Furthermore, assisted on Companywide RFX initiatives and creation, as well as led a project management team build new Global Logistics apparatus.

How can a procurement manager with work experience in sports, web solutions and software industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS Business Administration. Software knowledge consists of PeopleSoft, Oracle, Great Plains, SAP, Ariba B2B Commerce and Quicken-QuickBooks.

Working with challenging issues such as negotiating and consolidating vendor base for all Information Technology related contracts through RFP’s and RFI’s for hardware, software/licenses and telecom requirements to reduce cost and decrease the total cost of ownership have vetted this specialist’s work experience. As a procurement manager, developed design concepts and maintained consistency about branding Web site endeavors and advertising. Moreover, executed contacts for MRO commodities, capital equipment, travel, facilities and marketing.

With a “can do approach” in the area of vendor negotiations and procurement of capital equipment contracts for over 300M of Technology related products – Hardware, Software, Maintenance agreements from HP, SUN, Toshiba, Clarify, BMC, Cisco, Lucent, corporate travel services and supporting 12 offices nationwide. Acting as a chief procurement officer, negotiated directly w/ Microsoft, Oracle, HP, Sun on their software applications for volume discounts for enterprise licenses and conducted competitive bid process with appropriate vendors with savings of over 5M annually.

Would hiring a procurement manager who worked in insurance and trading/retailing industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with concentration in Industrial Psychology. Software skills include PeopleSoft and COUPA. This specialist has professional certification in Supplier Diversity, Institute for Supply Management. Also, able to execute tangible results such as booked savings of $27M.

Acting as a procurement manager, facilitated strategic interface between procurement and 12 designated business areas. Moreover, prevented monetary loss of 3 billion dollars through negotiation and cost avoidance strategies. Some of the tasks were reviewing, renovating and clarifying requirements within the business to enhance customer satisfaction. In addition, exchanged knowledge about supply chain risks to improve the quality of procurement, as well as championed procurement across the business to communicate procurement initiatives.

While working as a manager of facilities procurement, led cross functional teams develop and administer contracts and promote customer satisfaction. Other duties were managing Receiving Team of union staff members to enhance work efficiency, as well as supervising sourcing process and negotiating with suppliers to secure optimal conditions for services.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this purchasing agent with work experience in retail, construction and nonprofit industries? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies and Master of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management. Software skills consists of PeopleSoft SCM, Timberline, Upside, JD Edwards and Lawson.

Contributed to the organization’s success by working with vendors to ensure optimal pricing, order quantities and service levels were attained, as well as assisting with the global sourcing and interviewing of new vendors. Serving in a retail company as a purchasing agent, evaluated bids, proposals, and quotations, conducted cost and price analysis, as well as prepared complex contract amendments, revisions, terminations, and close-outs. Additionally, tracked vendor compliance (i.e. correct quantity, UOM, pricing, tax, FOB shipping cost) ensuring everything was accurate against a generated Purchase Order. Executed more than $100K in savings through contract compliance and enforcement.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by creating purchase orders, reviewing and analyzing proposals, quotations, and bids, as well as negotiating pricing with 40+ vendors. While working in a construction company as a purchasing agent, wrote and implemented contracts to manage multiple simultaneous construction jobs and accurately receive materials and equipment in a timely manner. Also, created, maintained, and updated pricing logs to evaluate price fluctuations. Moreover, accurately managed and tracked materials and equipment inventory of 200+ items. Furthermore, established and maintained excellent relationships with customers and vendors.

Is impacting your organization with a purchasing agent with work experience in tire, research and insurance industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of AAS Business Management Administration. Industry ERP application skills involve PeopleSoft, AccPac, Altiris, Salesforce, Deltek Costpoint, Glovia Plus, Epicor eProcurement, SAP, Great Plains, and Oracle.

While employed as a purchasing agent, initiated and maintained all purchase orders, blankets, contracts and other related purchasing documents including the maintenance of the ERP vendor database. Also, led the ownership of vendor management, quality concerns, and corrective actions with all suppliers to provide the best service, cost and quality to company APM. Moreover, worked closely with product launch teams (Engineering, Quality, Sales, Production Control), leading collaborative team effort while providing procurement support and leadership to get projects completed on schedule, while enforcing strict cost control measures.

Part of the job as a corporate purchasing analyst was to develop enterprise RFQ / RFP documentation and process for all capital improvement projects ensuring proper level-setting and eliminating ambiguity of vendor bids. Other duties were providing accurate and on-demand spending metrics including cost savings reports, vendor score cards, KPIs, and product fulfillment/inventory analysis from all lines of business including travel expenses.

What contributions could a purchasing agent who worked in professional services and legal services industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Electrical Engineering. Computer skills involve PeopleSoft, ADP/PC for Windows and Oracle.

Challenges like purchasing the highest quality of merchandise at the lowest possible price and in the appropriate amount were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. Serving as a purchasing agent, complied with governmental law and division procurement policies, as well as prepared solicitation documents, such as: Information for Bid, Request for proposal, Request for Information, and Request for Quote. Moreover, efficiently evaluated order and bid documentation (e.g. requisition, change orders, bids, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper acquisition of supplies and services with compliance to established guidelines.

Shared expertise by keenly analyzing price proposals, financial reports, and other data to determine reasonable prices, as well as controlling purchase and supply of all items and services. Other duties were negotiating price and terms of products, as well as managing, developing, and improving purchasing team. Furthermore, benchmarked performance of the Supply Chain, as well as established terms, pricing, quality requirements, delivery, and contracts.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a purchasing specialist with vast experience in government and military industries? Educational attainment is composed of Business Administration. Technical skills consist of JD Edwards SCM.

Serving as a purchasing specialist, major accomplishment was being selected by management to manage a major IAD customer account with 13 separate cost centers. Efforts included purchasing specialized equipment and products that directly support company mission. Also, processed over 332 orders valued over $100K within the mandated timeframe, as well as recognizing that many purchases have a direct impact on company mission, directly delivered orders or generated move slips so that customers received orders in an expedient manner.

As a purchasing specialist, used PeopleSoft Supply Chain Management System for commercial purchases less than $3K, ensuring that all orders are compliant with current policies and procedures mandated by the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Micro Purchase Credit Card (MPCC) Program. In addition, met with customers to discuss production support requirements to include issues, problems, and possible solutions, as well as encouraged customer feedback to identify areas requiring improvement and used feedback to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.