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objective

dynamic purchasing agent eager to contribute cost-effective buying practices toward actively supporting the employer in maximizing bottom-line profits.

career profile

ø  over three years of successful business experience.

ø  expertise as purchasing expediter, contract coordinator, applicant services specialist and disaster receptionist.

ø  adept in negotiating purchasing agreements

ø  strengths in analysis of p&l statements and point of sale (pos) reports.

ø  charged with significant spending authority.

ø  adept in relationship building with vendors, sales and merchandising departments, warehouse personnel, suppliers and transportation personnel.

ø  highly capable program administrator.

ø  knowledgeable in use of various advanced business software programs, including ms office suite, adobe reader, pagemaker and photoshop.

ø  adept in as400, pc mylar, appwright production and crm.

ø  resolve invoicing and purchase order issues.

ø  strong record of progression to positions of increasing responsibility and authority.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.

ø  highly motivated self-starter.

ø  flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing circumstances.

 

professional experience

newmark homes, houston, tx                                                                                                  2007 - present

purchasing expediter

         recruited to assume wide-ranging procurement duties.

         increased contract review from 20 to 60 daily.

         develop and implement epo request form and builder data base.

         initiate all extras for south region construction.

         source all requests for construction assignments outside normal parameters.

         release appliances through ge customer net.

         complete all job-ran change orders.

         facilitate revision requests per vendors including wsb, davis air, pjk and bison mill.

         manage ap invoicing issues.

         oversee po/wo for auto pay vendors for payroll.

         monitor current jobs covering budgets and overages.

         effectively evaluate vendor bids.

 

kb homes, houston, tx                                                                                                                          2006

contract coordinator

         retained to reduce problem contracts by achieving 100% completeness.

         reviewed sales agreement contracts, data entry of funds and contract issues.

         sourced missing contracts.

         distributed executed contracts.

         entered contracts into adobe for digital review by related departments.

         originated and maintained contract issue reports.

         evaluated contract special provisions.

         coordinated with related departments managers/supervisors to update and revise contracts.

         aided sales counselors and regional sales managers in reducing problem contracts.

         utilized expertise in pc mylar, as400 and kb pricing.

 

 

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the shaw group, houston, tx                                                                                                                 2006

applicant services specialist

         tasked with security clearance responsibilities.

         effectively reviewed applicants for disaster assistance from f.e.m.a.

         delivered program information while reviewing eligibility.

         gathered documentation for complete personal files.

         validated identification, insurance policies, bank information, social security cards and other miscellaneous documents.

         submitted documentation to national processing for review by case workers.

         aided in applicant appeal process.

 

primary services, houston, tx                                                                                                      2005 c 2006

disaster receptionist

         awarded excellence in customer services for katrina project 2005

         received applicants and provided assistance.

         facilitated completion of route slips with personal contact information.

         provided advisement on services offered.

         referred applicants to agencies with additional services.

         provided contact information for referred agencies.

         assisted applicants in registration with f.e.m.a. for assistance after hurricane katrina.

 

 

 

 

education

texas education agency, deer park, tx

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                                                                                                                                               abc@xyz.com

 

 

 

cover letter text

 

date

 

 

 

hiring agent name

title

company name

address

city, state   zip code

 

dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a purchasing agent capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include long-term business experience in all facets of the procurement process.   to complement this background, i possess demonstrated expertise in sourcing, materials cost analysis, contract negotiation, customer service and p&l enhancement,   as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

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