KATRINA SAUNDERS
ALPLA, INC.
McDonough
4
years of professional experience
Experienced procurement professional specializing in regional buying for manufacturing operations. Proven ability to manage multi-site sourcing, negotiate supplier contracts, and optimize purchasing processes to ensure material availability and cost savings. Skilled in leveraging ERP systems and cross-functional collaboration to support operational efficiency and procurement compliance.
Work History
REGIONAL BUYER
10 Months- Supported procurement across multiple plants, aligning sourcing with operational needs and purchasing requirements to enhance efficiency.
- Negotiate pricing and coordinate supplier rebates to maximize company savings and purchasing value.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and ensure timely delivery of goods across multiple locations.
- Source MRO, maintenance, packaging, and production materials ensuring supplier availability and lead times.
- Partnered with plant teams and accounts payable to resolve purchasing issues, expediting critical orders and ensuring uninterrupted supply.
- Manage requisitions and purchase orders in Great Plains following approval workflows and procure to pay processes.
- Partner with plant teams and accounts payable to resolve purchasing issues and expedite critical orders.
- Track supplier acknowledgements and delivery risks maintaining purchasing documentation and vendor data.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to forecast demand, aligning purchasing plans with business objectives to optimize inventory management.
PURCHASING CLERK
3 Years 7 Months- Executed purchasing and inventory support with ERP systems to ensure material availability and accurate records.
- Coordinated with suppliers and internal teams to track order status and optimize delivery schedules.
- Reviewed inventory needs to facilitate timely replenishment and effective operational planning.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Skills
Multi-site procurement
Regional Sourcing
Supplier Negotiation
Contract management
Cost analysis
ERP systems
Inventory management
Order management
Multitasking strength
Timeline
REGIONAL BUYER
ALPLA, INC.
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
PURCHASING CLERK
ESSILORLUXOTTICA
06.2022 - 01.2026Read More
VALENCIA COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE from BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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