Below are the 4 Buyers, 4 Purchasing Agents & 5 Procurement Pros with various industry & systems experience.  The Thor Group® provides buyers, purchasing agents & procurement pros on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Would a detail-oriented buyer who worked in manufacturing, retail and distribution industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Computer skills include JDA, SAP and BPCS.

Some accomplishments included planning the purchase/manufacture of bulk chemicals and related MRO for on-going inventory and sales initiatives. As a buyer, utilized JDA to assess material availability and to schedule the flow of chemicals for customer orders. Some of the tasks were implementing material management strategies to optimize reorder points, safety stock, lead times and inventory, as well as issued timely POs in response to JDA MRP signals, emphasizing data accuracy, including volatile price changes. While employed as a buyer, purchased complex technical and engineering items, materials, and services. Also, was responsible to qualify vendors, negotiate pricing, deliveries and ensure quality products are procured to meet company and customer requirements. Moreover, negotiated requirements of electro-mechanical products in accordance with master schedule, and independent requisitions.

Shared expertise by utilizing SAP to plan and schedule glass production as well as purchase raw ingredients, packaging and semi-finished goods. Serving as a buyer, developed production plans to cover the S&OP based on demand, orders, inventory and stocking strategies. Furthermore, guided schedulers to ensure alignment with the production plan within the planning time fence.

How can a senior buyer who worked in computer networking, chemical and energy industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Management. MRP experience consists of Deltek Costpoint, IBM COPICS, Oracle and SAP. Core competencies involve vendor relations, relationship building, Cost analysis, vendor negotiations, contract negotiations, PPV/Cost reduction and new vendor management.

Working with challenging issues such as procurement of materials and components for engineering was part of this specialist’s work experience. Serving as senior buyer in a computer networking company, did procurement for NPI and prototype builds prior to production. The position required close interaction with engineering departments on a daily basis. As a buyer in a chemical company, procured and ensured delivery of production items needed to meet customer demands. Also, performed weekly forecasting of specialty metals for production, as well as worked directly with department managers to determine the best source of supply was used in Order to meet customer demands and departmental goals.

In another job, responsibilities were for procurement of all commodities for three customers in a customer-based purchasing department. While working in an electrical manufacturing company as senior buyer, commodities procured included printed circuit boards, diodes, resistors, capacitors, IC’s, packaging material, and other components needed for manufacturing. Furthermore, did daily interaction with production, engineering, and quality managers at the manufacturing plant.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a senior buyer with SAP & ARIBA with experience working in chemicals, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries? Educational background involves BA Business Administration-Purchasing Management and MBA in Business Administration-Technology Management. Professional certifications involve Mediator (Certified Neutral Interventor) certification. This professional has undergone training and understanding in the use of SAP Enterprise, as well as responsible for Material Management, Strategic Sourcing, Business Process/Analysis, Contract and Project Management. This individual is a skilled negotiator with eight to nine figure budgets for Indirect & Direct Procurement and Capital Projects.

Serving in a materials-chemicals company as a senior buyer with SAP & ARIBA, developed a tracking process for Purchase Order rejections on the ARIBA system that was suggested to be extended to SAP. Part of the job was to drive implementation of global/national/regional/local agreement, as well as manage supplier relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services that meet the quality, service and price performance standards of the company. Moreover, executed Purchase Orders for goods and services in SAP and ARIBA system. Also, served as active contributor performing system analysis, system improvement ideas and data gathering of the Procurement Integration Strategy Plan for new stakeholders.

As a senior buyer with SAP in a biotechnology company, led the transition/implementation of the Purchasing SAP Module for the site. Additional responsibilities were acting as purchasing lead on project execution, as well as managing and assisting in the development of plans and budgets for site projects.

The future success of your organization could be helped by this buyer with vast work experience working in a medical center. Technical skills include SAP Supply Chain, Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, Nova Workforce Development, Lawson, GHX application and more.

As a buyer for a 613-bed medical center, one main function was to maintain all customer documentation and soft copy data files in SAP database system. Reviewing shipment transactions and providing the correct PO numbers and GL accounts to the billing specialist were also some of the duties accomplished. Furthermore, helping in the implementation of the migration path from Lawson to GHX Application Integration was also one of the key tasks carried out.

The job involved tracking and generating material shortages. Some of the primary responsibilities involved generating purchase orders and placing orders for materials shortages. Moreover, uploading manufacturing part numbers in agile systems as well as researching new materials and source vendors were some of the duties performed.

What opportunities can hiring a purchasing agent who has experience in a nonprofit health system give your organization? Proficiency in computer systems includes using Lawson SCM, Strata Track and Meditech. Technical experience consists of materials management, healthcare finance and health information management. This individual finished business administration studies.

Working in a health system, this purchasing agent served an order management position as buyer of special items that were not part of the stock/ non-stock items in Lawson for 3 facilities in the region. Assistance was given to all users throughout the facilities with finding specific product and ensuring that items ordered were contract specific if possible. The job required following process from order to receipt via the Lawson system.

Additional functions were managing and processing furniture or fixture purchases for various healthcare facilities. The professional was instrumental in setting up new physician offices and new exam rooms within the hospital. The job also called for managing the service, maintenance and license agreements for equipment throughout several facilities.

What contributions could a purchasing agent who worked in manufacturing, pharmaceutical and chemical industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BBA/Finance and MBA/Management. Additional skills and competencies include Epicor SCM, ERP Vantage by Epicor, SAP, AS/400, RENCs and Solomon.

Challenges like monitoring inventory levels using ERP Vantage by Epicor, Incom’s Electronic Procurement and Inventory Management System were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. Serving as a purchasing agent in a manufacturing company, ensured proper control of inventory levels by assisting in the development and implementation of a more streamlined inventory control system. Part of the job was to be responsible for reviewing and processing purchase requisitions and turning those in formal purchase orders for Indirect Goods and Services and Raw Materials associated with the manufacturing of instruments used in the Fiber Optic Industry.

Shared expertise by analyzing all purchase requisitions to determine best vendor to obtain laboratories supplies, chemicals, maintenance, repairs and office supplies based on price, availability and service in order to comply with datelines. As a purchasing agent in the pharmaceutical industry, was in charge of Purchasing Budget of $25 million a year for Raw Materials and Indirect Goods and Services. Other duties were outsourcing for new products as required, as well as evaluating vendors in terms of pricing, delivery performance and service. Furthermore, placed orders by phone, internet, e-mail and fax according with the requirement of each vendor.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a purchasing agent who worked in medical devices, consumer services and hospitality industries? Educational attainment is composed of a Degree of Finance, Master of Marketing and Master of Business Administration (MBA). Software skills involve Epicor SCM, Access and M2M.

Serving in a medical devices company as a purchasing agent, responsible for processing and expediting all purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of products to meet production schedules. Other duties were negotiating pricing and contracts with new and incumbent suppliers/vendors, as well as managing costs of products and services to maintain profit goals. Part of the job was to work with engineering, quality, or other groups to resolve supplier issues, as well as work with production and sales to establish supply chain requirements.

As a purchasing agent in a consumer services company, purchased import and domestic goods and raw materials, as well as negotiated price, terms of purchase and delivery. Some of the tasks were forecasting future goods and materials, as well as maintaining accurate inventories and resolving vendor issues. Additionally, researched and evaluated product portfolio for potential cost saving opportunities. Furthermore, built strong relationship with selected suppliers and sourced new materials and suppliers.

Would hiring a purchasing agent who worked in metal products industry help meet the needs of your organization? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (Accounting Minor) and Master of Science in Finance. Has broad range of technical experience with multiple analytical software toolkits and associated syntax including PeopleSoft SCM, PeopleSoft Query, SAP Business Objects, QuickBooks Pro, Microsoft Access (SQL), Oracle & Excel Power Query/Pivot. Significant expertise in supply chain and financial ERP process design, testing, and implementation (Lawson, Coupa, SAP, PeopleSoft).

Acting as a purchasing agent in a metal products company, developed, evaluated, and maintained a supplier base for both goods and services. Also, prepared, distributed, and evaluated responses for Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Quote (RFQs) including submissions to Tier 1/Tier 2 DOD suppliers. Additionally, created, distributed, and monitored Purchase Order contracts with all suppliers.

While working for the same company, prepared preliminary reports to present to upper management to finalize proposals and/or quotations. Some of the tasks were managing all aspects of the office computer network and related technology including troubleshooting, equipment and software replacement/installation, conducting training on new software/equipment and maintaining the company website. Furthermore, managed the acquisition and implementation QuickBooks Pro accounting software as well as RedWing payroll software.

Would hiring a procurement analyst with experience working in a healthcare system help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Computer Information Systems and Mechanical Engineering. Computer skills consist of Lawson SCM, Remedy, Salesforce and Adobe.

Acting as a procurement analyst in a healthcare system, built requisitions in Lawson for IT Dept. across the entire health organization, as well as maintained constant awareness of requisitions current status as case errors arise, or SLA dates are not met. Some of the tasks were notifying receiving/appropriate parties of requisition creation, PO creation, and product being received. This specialist built and maintained good communication between requesters, vendors, and approval process teams (Finance, Review, Contract Management, Admin) to ensure timely delivery of product.

While working for a healthcare system, worked with team to maintain internal tracking of requisitions to export reporting on SLA expectations vs reality, where issues arise, and how to better the current process flow. Part of the job was to provide generalized training shell to department for new hires, as well as work to build training documentation around current role in the event of expansion or new hires. Furthermore, trained internal employees on Lawson Microsoft Add-Ins to allow for quick data acquisitions for general review, situational tracking, and reporting purposes. This individual was in charge of in-depth reporting to analyze and review current workflow turnaround times for teams and individuals for visual representation of current Requisition-PO number process.

What contributions could a procurement specialist who worked in oil/gas, government and banking industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BA Business Administration/Finance. Professional certification includes an accredited procurement program called the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP). Technical knowledge consists of SAP SCM, Ariba P2P, Oracle and Lotus.

Challenges like analyzing material usage and making recommendations for emergency situation requirements were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. Serving in an oil & gas company as a procurement specialist, performed procurement or Supply Chain Management, P2P Application Helpdesk Support exposure identifying and resolving P2P issues with vendors. This specialist set vendors up in the Ariba System also training them in the Ariba software process and P2P process. Other duties were creating a new dept. to handle vendor set-up and customer service issues, as well as converting contracts into the P2P Hubwoo System. Furthermore, analyzed/reviewed all drilling supply contracts in the fracking markets and renegotiated if markets changed, as well as handled all purchases from trucks, blowout preventers, pipes, turn tables, rotary tables, well heads and mud pumps including other various drilling components.

Shared expertise by having knowledge of federal, state and local contracting regulations, insurance and bonding requirements, RFP and contract preparation as well as bid evaluation. Acting as a procurement business analyst, hired and built a group of analysts, as well as used knowledge of ECO LANE transit scheduling software.

Would your organization benefit from hiring a purchasing agent with significant experience working in high pressure situations and meeting deadlines? Highlights of expertise include new vendor procurement, inventory maintenance, MRP, account management and forecasting. Technological know-how comprises of SAP Supply Chain, Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle, Made 2 Manage, PeopleSoft, Hyperion Intelligence, Cerner and PLM.

While working for a public healthcare system as a purchasing agent, part of the job was to coordinate activities that were involved with selection and procurement of goods and services. With input from end-user and supply chain distribution, this specialist evaluated and recommended existing items for JIT eligibility. Other responsibilities involved reviewing requisitions for accuracy and processes according to policy and only after full release in SAP as well as creating SAP item numbers in SAP item master file.

Serving in a short-term acute care hospital, some of the main functions were ordering, charging, adjusting and tracking inventory into and out of assigned areas of the hospital. Some of the key tasks carried out were coordinating the borrowing of supplies from area hospitals as well as providing customer service by handling inquiries associated with different products.

Would a detail-oriented supply chain/procurement specialist with work experience in retail and paper milling industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment involves BS Business, Marketing, Finance and MA Education. This specialist is an experienced Procurement/Supply Chain Analyst leveraging in-depth knowledge of the sales and purchasing marketplace with exceptional customer service and vendor management skills. Key strengths include Supply Chain Analysis, Inventory Control, Shipping/Distribution, Procurement and Strategic Planning. Software skills include Lawson SCM and Movex/M3.

Some accomplishments included successfully improving forecasting and ordering of product processes by implementing a transition from a purchase history-based system to an ERP system called Movex/M3 by Lawson. Serving as a supply chain/procurement specialist, significantly reduced inventory days on hand from 34 to 24 days while maintaining over 98% fill rate, as well as assumed full responsibility for handling over $1M worth of inventory/product needs from over 150 different vendors, including high-profile ones. Part of the job was to plan the purchasing of janitorial, food service, chemical and packaging products according to cost, arrival, quality, and delivery to the customer.

This professional is results-driven with exceptional practical judgment and memory for details with skills in process improvement, product management, purchasing, distribution and team leadership. Also, has strong operational process improvement background through effective cost reduction, tradeshow planning, productivity gain, and fill rate improvement strategies.

What can a procurement specialist with work background in Aerospace/Defense, technology and business services industries, as well as specializations in Deltek Costpoint bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve Deltek Costpoint, SharePoint and IBM Maximo. Core competencies include market research for pricing, requisitioning, buying, pricing/negotiation, cradle-to-grave life-cycle procurement, inventory management and pricing for bids/ proposals. Educational background includes B.B.A (Health Services Administration); Medical Terminology; and Deltek Costpoint Procurement.

Working with areas such as providing procurement and logistics support for master projects and sub projects through participation in planning, implementation, operation, and Performance of procurement and logistics functions, including acquisition, supply chain, distribution, and transportation were some of the skills brought to the table by this procurement specialist. Duties covered directing the operations of the logistics team in the absence of the team lead and conducting a daily review of the team’s Purchase requisitions for accuracy before submission to the government contracting officer representative (COR) and program manager (PM). Preparing a compiled summary list of the logistics team’s daily Purchase requisitions for the government customer, in request of approval to Purchase materials and services to meet contractual requirements was one of the tasks. Purchase requisitions were created in Deltek Costpoint for materials, labor, services and employee reimbursements.

Responsibilities also consisted of preparing request for quotes, sole source, award summary and supporting procurement documentation for organizational records. Competitive Price quotes were obtained from vendors, relationships with suppliers were built, and market research was conducted to determine competitive product pricing.