Holly Hill
Williamstown, KY *****
859-***-**** - ************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Professional purchasing specialist with proven ability to streamline procurement processes and optimize supplier relationships. Adept at strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, contract management, supplier relationships and inventory management. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, consistently adapting to changing needs. Know for reliability, analytical thinking, and building strong supplier relationships.
Skills
Purchase order management
Bid process management
Vendor relationship management
Vendor sourcing
Account management
Work History
10/1997 to 10/2024
Purchasing Manager
Kenton County Fiscal Court – 1840 Simon Kenton Way Ste. 5100
Sourced vendors through bidding and a quoting process, built relationships, and and negotiated prices.
Established long-term contracts with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms for various departments.
Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
Maintained permanent records and updated spreadsheets.
Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking.
Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
Used a Finance Software to authorize and monitor purchase orders submitted by various departments and generated reports.
Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchase orders.
Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
Education
08/1994
Computer Science
Sullivan College - Lexington, KY
06/1992
High School Diploma
Grant County High School - Dry Ridge, KY