Below are the 4 Purchasing Agents, 4 Buyers & 4 Procurement Managers with PeopleSoft SCM and other systems expertise. The Thor Group® provides PeopleSoft Supply Chain SME's, supply chain analysts, developers, systems analysts, business analysts & software implementation consultants on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

What can a purchasing agent with specializations in PeopleSoft SCM and MS Dynamics NAV, as well as work background in Aerospace/Defense, financial services and insurance industries bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve PeopleSoft SCM, MS Dynamics NAV, Access and IBM Lotus. Educational attainment includes Master of Business Administration in Marketing and Bachelor of Arts in Education.

Working with areas such as handling procure-to-pay process functions within assigned commodities (associate services, client services, PR-Marketing, travel, technology) and processing over 2k Purchase requisitions per year were some of the responsibilities of this purchasing agent. Duties covered creating and managing Purchase orders based on relevant agreement, contracted pricing as well as payment schedules. This individual coordinated contract review and vendor contract system setup based on company contract management policies and processes for improving quality of vendor contract. Working with accounts payable and internal customers was completed on sensitive invoice payment resolution; strategies were developed to analyze and resolve noncompliant invoices. Aside from testing PeopleSoft system updates, transactions were analyzed to enable automated transitions of purchasing transactions from PeopleSoft (PS) 8.4 to PS 9.0.

Functions in other jobs consisted of performing all tasks associated with managing and execution of Purchase orders. The job covered processing Purchase requisitions, Purchase change orders and request for quotes to suppliers, in addition to monitoring the Cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate highest quality at best value. An additional task involved interacting closely with suppliers and quality department to resolve quality issues. Purchase orders were placed based on inventory requirements.

Could your organization use a purchasing agent who is proficient in PeopleSoft SCM with experience in education, real estate and printing industries? Technical proficiencies cover PeopleSoft SCM, Oracle, SAP and AS/400. Key achievements include saving over $500K in janitorial products within one year, as well as proactively sourcing a new vendor base (reduced Costs by $425K, while improving delivery timelines). Accomplishments also cover developing and implementing new departmental procedures for purchasing and receiving, while establishing increased levels of efficiency, productivity, Cost effectiveness and quality. Educational background includes Bachelor of Science in Political Science/Public Law & Administration.

Some impact contributions of this purchasing agent included contracting and purchasing of goods and services, including completing analysis and sourcing, writing specifications, contract negotiations and administration; vendor quality certification and competitive bidding through the use of IFBs, RFPs. RFIs and RFQs. This individual collaborated with stakeholders in preparing statements of work (SOW) and other terms and conditions of solicitations. Solicitation/proposal preparation was carried out, along with monitoring department/vendor contract activities and managing assigned contracts in accordance with university policies, state legal requirements, and department specifications. This specialist expedited Purchase orders in PeopleSoft and determined correct general ledger and NIGP codes.

Skills also brought to the table involved analyzing and reviewing vendor/contract requirements to determine if contractual obligations were being met and providing continual review/administration to ensure that all terms and conditions were met; irregularities or other problems in the procurement process and protests were resolved. An additional function covered monitoring contractor Performance for compliance with applicable state laws, delivery schedules, renewals, payment provisions, contract data reporting requirements, and other contractual requirements.

Would a purchasing agent skilled in PeopleSoft SCM, JD Edwards and Oracle with familiarity in insurance, telecommunications and business services industries help your organization achieve greater success? Technical specializations cover PeopleSoft SCM, JD Edwards, Oracle and MarkView Imaging Systems. Educational attainment includes General Studies and Accounting.

Making a positive difference with assisting in the implementation of the PeopleSoft 8.9 Financial System as a super user, reviewing requisitions for accuracy and sourcing Purchase orders for medical supplies, equipment and services via the IRCS-MMIS, OneLink Financial System, eProcurement portals, EDI, Host Fax and telephone were some of the key focuses of this purchasing agent. Responsibilities covered processing capital and IT project Purchase orders from business cases while coordinating with vendors to ensure prompt delivery and setup of equipment. Researching and resolving receiving unit of measure and pricing discrepancies were done to ensure invoices were processed and paid based on contract pricing as well as payment terms.

Notable tasks included collecting usage history from various purchasing reports to track transactions and performing analysis to identify Cost reduction opportunities with vendors. This individual coordinated product conversions, added/deleted new & old items and communicated product issues to the clinical staff. One of the functions involved communicating with vendor representatives to obtain RFP (request for proposal), bids, samples, and other related product information prior to setting up new vendors to transmit via EDI. Referencing national and regional contracts for pricing, product and supply recalls, as well as negotiating pricing, terms and conditions when no contract existed were also completed.

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Does a buyer who is experienced in chemical, software and engineering industries, as well as knowledgeable in PeopleSoft SCM, Oracle and JD Edwards pique your interest? Technical knowledge includes PeopleSoft SCM, Oracle, JD Edwards and Ariba. Educational background includes Bachelors of Business Administration-Supply Chain Management. This individual obtained a certification in Lean Six Sigma: Yellow Belt.

Major responsibilities of this buyer included executing supplier set-up, maintenance and contract reinstatements for services/ products, as well as managing contracts and Order fulfilment using Oracle JDE and Ariba for 3 plant sites. One of the key roles covered conducting supplier assessments for regionally and globally purchased items. Decks were created for upper management that communicated analysis about reduction or elimination of Costs, as well as other relevant metrics and statistics.

Other jobs covered establishing a new strategic business partnership that made an immediate impact on the bottom line and was expected to produce a residual return on investment for services and daily operations. Tasks consisted of cutting Costs on foreign exchange and exponentially reducing product lead time, while acquiring a higher quality and more reliable product with a lifetime warranty. This individual adhered to purchasing procedures to maintain compliance with FDA and HIPAA regulations. A product category consisting of 40+ SKUs and inventory replenishment plans was efficiently managed. Data analytics was leveraged to identify recurring issues with high-risk business relationships, in addition to applying these results in performing relationship management. Functions consisted of conducting analytics for strategic outsourcing of products or services, reducing discretionary spend and conducting make-or-Buy decisions process to cut production Cost.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of a buyer with work background in a medical center, as well as skilled in PeopleSoft SCM, Oracle and SAP? Technical skills cover PeopleSoft SCM, Oracle, SAP, Meditech and Salesforce. Areas of expertise include handling the full scope of direct/ indirect procurement & supply chain procedures for medical facilities and data centers, purchasing of imaging/ labs equipment, medical supplies, as well as sourcing of technology/ healthcare products, IT equipment, licenses and services. Achievements were creating and maintaining purchasing/ service agreements, vendor scoring and management. Educational attainment includes Certificate of Diploma in Computer Science and M.S. in Linguistics (Foreign Languages).

While working for a medical center, main function of this buyer was reviewing purchasing and service requisitions from cancer centers, hospital labs and pharmacy, as well as preparing and processing Purchase orders requesting urgent medical care related items in Oracle PeopleSoft ERP system. This individual monitored Order status/ fulfilment, ran reports and resolved exceptions. Suggesting Cost saving proposals including make-versus-Buy analysis, alternative sourcing, discounts, and vendor scoring and evaluation were some of the duties. In collaboration with sourcing teams, Prices and fees were negotiated while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services.

Notable tasks included entering, reviewing and maintaining purchasing and service agreements, in addition to determining CMS/CLM. Responsibilities consisted of preparing and running queries for various reports for inventory, purchasing statistics and providing data analysis. Functions involved resolving issues with backorders, delivery issues, Price discrepancies, or Purchase Order concerns, along with assisting the financial help desk in resolving Purchase/Billing discrepancies and Credit holds issues.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this buyer who worked in manufacturing, automotive and aerospace industries, as well as proficient in PeopleSoft SCM, Lawson and SAP? Technical competencies involve PeopleSoft SCM, Lawson, SAP, Oracle, Sage 100 and AS/400. One of the accomplishments involves documenting annual Cost savings at $60,000 on average. Educational background includes B.S. Integrated Leadership (ongoing).

Important contributions of this buyer included processing internal requisitions to Purchase orders and expediting deliveries via ERP/MRP software. The job entailed investigating invoices & Purchase Order discrepancies via Esker software for accounting resolution. Tasks covered researching and negotiating pricing on capital equipment, fasteners, electrical components, repair services and calibration services.

While in other jobs, this specialist served as buyer for MRO operational needs and indirect needs relative to support company patented equipment. Request for quotes were processed via ERP software; Price negotiations, internal relations, and detailed record-keeping were also handled. Skills brought to the table involved processing and approving Purchase orders, ensuring prompt, three-way match receiving, expediting lead-times, and invoice follow through to final payment. Assistance was provided in planning and scheduling personnel with use as well as delivery dates for projects. Functions involved focusing on internal/external customer relations, negotiations, & detailed recordkeeping, along with researching and negotiating pricing on capital equipment, fasteners, electrical components, repair services, and calibrations. Purchase orders were generated from client-engineer request for quotes (RFQ’s) & expedited on-time deliveries. Duties consisted of processing as well as approving international trade and arms regulations (ITAR) PO’s for capital equipment via the company’s supply chain RFQ system.

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Could your organization use a procurement manager who is experienced in transportation and defense industries, as well as proficient in PeopleSoft SCM, Oracle and SAP? Technical proficiencies cover PeopleSoft SCM, Oracle, SAP and Visio. Educational attainment includes Master of Business Administration (Finance) and Bachelor of Science in Physics. This individual is a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) from APICS, Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) and Certified Purchasing & Financial Oracle Applications Professional (OCP).

Overseeing controls and compliance for 75-Member procurement team performing pre-procurement planning, P-card, requisitioning, purchasing, contracting, and vendor Performance programs/relations was part of the primary tasks of this procurement manager. Developing, implementing and reconciling policies/ procedures and internal controls related to the procurement function of the procurement & logistics (P&L) department were also handled. An additional role covered ensuring that all procurement buying and contracting staff were working with the most up to date policies, procedures, guidelines and laws to comply with all relevant federal policies and procedures. The job covered gathering and utilizing data from various data applications/sources that included PeopleSoft, Vendex, Lexis-Nexis, All-Agency Repository and other responsibility databases.

Contributions involved keeping abreast of changes in the procurement industry and best practices in the political and regulatory arena with thorough knowledge of the federal rules and regulations. Leading the effort to restructure the approval hierarchies utilized in requisitioning, procurement and invoicing was carried out. This individual served as data owner for procurement and supply chain in Oracle PeopleSoft application.

What can a procurement manager with work background in media, retail and Marketing industries, as well as specializations in PeopleSoft SCM, Oracle and Epicor bring to your organization? This college graduate’s technical specializations involve PeopleSoft SCM, Oracle, Epicor, PSI and AS/400.

Working with areas such as establishing procurement processes to initiate and complete the full workflow of purchasing beginning with researching, sourcing, and quoting a wide assortment of products including CAP EX, IT products, facilities, office supplies, equipment, printed Marketing items, promotional products/ supplies for client events and company usage requirements was one of the skills brought to the table by this procurement manager. This individual served as liaison with account directors and client services for product choices to meet specifications and pricing information along with ordering deadlines based on RFQ and RFP information submitted. Duties covered analyzing supplier bids and comparing quotes of equivalent products and vendor service levels for ordering within budget requirements to include quantity Price breaks and volume discounts.

Responsibilities consisted of coordinating the purchases of products as well as initiating strong follow up to ensure delivery and deadline requirements. Key roles covered partnering with the accounting department for vendor payment processes and invoice reconciliation as well as with warehouse management for accurate receiving information, along with quoting and arranging couriers as needed. A reporting system was created in Excel for the tracking of purchases, pricing, product specifications and supplier information for trends, reference as well as historical spend data. A preferred vendor list was maintained with Performance evaluations, best Costs, quality standards, reliability and lead time capabilities for products.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this procurement manager who worked in chemical, manufacturing and Marketing industries, as well as proficient in PeopleSoft SCM, ADP and Kronos? Technical competencies involve PeopleSoft SCM, ADP, Kronos, SAP and Access. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Science. This individual is a Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP + CPPM) and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP). In addition to having 17 years’ extensive experience in procurement/purchasing, the professional also has effective employee/supplier development & supply chain management skills.

Important contributions of this procurement manager included implementing purchasing expertise to drive innovation, developing policies and procedures and secure contracts with national suppliers and OEM’s. Tasks covered managing a team of 29 nationally located commodity managers and team of 3 procurement specialists, as well as managing an annual spend of $700M. Major commodities included all MRO/indirect purchases, utilities, operational equipment  forklifts, plastic resins (PVC, PP, fiberglass), glass, chemicals, wood products, injection & blow molding, extrusions and stamping for the enterprise. One of the skills brought to the table included coordinating transportation for supply via railcar, ship (overseas), and trucks (fleet, LTL/FTL). Travel was 15-20%. In addition, this specialist corporatized, consolidated spend and exceeded Cost reduction target of 3%. Efforts saved $15M for targeted $240M spend with vetted continuous improvement initiatives.

Key roles involved designing and implementing the global sourcing strategy for industrial supply parts, strapping/packaging materials, safety (PPE), plastics (raw material), chemicals, glass, wood products, and display accessories saving $2.95M. Transitioning various non-inventoried products to Kanban, Just In Time (JIT) and ‘vendor managed inventory’ (VMI) agreements was handled, improving working capital $9.1M.

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