Deborah Little
Rockmart,Ga
Summary
Dynamic Senior Buyer with a proven track record at Meggitt, excelling in supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing. Achieved significant cost savings while optimizing inventory management. Adept at leveraging data analysis and fostering strong supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency in procurement processes.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
Megggitt
08.2011 - 11.2023
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for more effective procurement processes.
- Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
- Optimized inventory management practices, reducing excess stock and minimizing carrying costs.
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
- Conducted thorough spend analysis to identify areas for potential cost savings and efficiencies.
- Enhanced supplier performance through regular evaluations and performance improvement plans.
- Reduced lead times by closely monitoring inventory levels and forecasting demand accurately.
- Leveraged data-driven insights to make informed purchasing decisions that positively impacted the bottom line.
- Evaluated supplier proposals objectively, selecting partners based on total value rather than just price alone.
- Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions in the supply chain.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, securing optimal terms and pricing structures.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, providing valuable insights to inform purchasing decisions.
- Played an instrumental role in major project launches by managing all aspects of procurement from planning to execution.
- Identified new suppliers through market research, generating competitive bids for better pricing.
- Improved procurement efficiency by streamlining processes and optimizing supply chain management.
- Documented purchasing information in Software to maintain detailed and accurate records.
- Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of products, ensuring timely delivery and quality control.
- Coordinated with finance teams on budgeting processes, providing accurate forecasts for product expenditures.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability, and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Developed and managed budgets for purchasing and projected purchasing needs.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Devised and implemented policies and procedures for purchasing and inventory control.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
Human Resources Specialist
TI Automotive Systems
05.1990 - 05.2011
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for more effective procurement processes.
- Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
- Optimized inventory management practices, reducing excess stock and minimizing carrying costs.
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
- Conducted thorough spend analysis to identify areas for potential cost savings and efficiencies.
- Enhanced supplier performance through regular evaluations and performance improvement plans.
- Reduced lead times by closely monitoring inventory levels and forecasting demand accurately.
- Leveraged data-driven insights to make informed purchasing decisions that positively impacted the bottom line.
- Evaluated supplier proposals objectively, selecting partners based on total value rather than just price alone.
- Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions in the supply chain.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, securing optimal terms and pricing structures.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, providing valuable insights to inform purchasing decisions.
- Played an instrumental role in major project launches by managing all aspects of procurement from planning to execution.
- Identified new suppliers through market research, generating competitive bids for better pricing.
- Improved procurement efficiency by streamlining processes and optimizing supply chain management.
- Documented purchasing information in Software to maintain detailed and accurate records.
- Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of products, ensuring timely delivery and quality control.
- Coordinated with finance teams on budgeting processes, providing accurate forecasts for product expenditures.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability, and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Developed and managed budgets for purchasing and projected purchasing needs.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Devised and implemented policies and procedures for purchasing and inventory control.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
Production Worker
Murata
05.1981 - 12.1990
Education
Master Of Arts - Business Administration
Shorter College
Rome, Ga12.2009
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Shorter College
Rome, Ga05.2007
Skills
- Supply chain optimization
- Supplier negotiations
- Supplier relationship management
- Spend analysis
- Purchasing strategy
- E-procurement systems
- Influencing skills
- Trend assessment
- Adept in Software
- Industry expertise
- Cost analysis
- Lean principles
- Strategic sourcing
- Global procurement
- Customer focus
- Competitive sourcing
- ERP systems
- Data analysis
- Product procurement
- Records management
- Vendor negotiations
- Value engineering
- Software expertise
- Procurement documentation
- Inventory monitoring
- Vendor relations
- Forecasting
- Vendor coordination
- Materials sourcing
- Quality assurance
- Database maintenance
- Recordkeeping skills
- Pricing negotiations
- Relationship building
- Customer service
- Delivery management
- Merchandising operations
- Cost control
- Multi-tasking strength
- Verbal and written communication
- Purchase order management
- Continuous process improvements
- Purchasing expertise
- Purchasing strategies
- Inventory oversight
- Contract preparation
- Purchasing strategy development
- Vendor vetting
- New market research
- Procurement procedures
- Procurement planning
- Supplier sourcing
- Manufacturing support
- Proficient in Software
- Inventory control
- Ordering and purchasing
- Transportation arrangements
- Invoice payment authorization
- 10-key data entry
- Budget planning
- Goods procurement
- Supplier due diligence
- Competitor analysis
- Stock management
- Customer needs identification
Small Business Liason Officer
May 2011 - November 2023
*Participate in audits by USG
*Responsible for developing information for Small Business Contracts to present for approval to USG.
*File bi-annual reports for all small business and diverse categories
*File annual reports to USG for small and diverse building spend
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Megggitt
08.2011 - 11.2023
Human Resources Specialist
TI Automotive Systems
05.1990 - 05.2011
Production Worker
Murata
05.1981 - 12.1990
Master Of Arts - Business Administration
Shorter College
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Shorter College
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