Jeannie Blacker - Purchasing Agent / Contract Analysts - Calumet Refining

Summary

Communicative purchasing agent with several-year background in procurement, evaluating material quality and securing services of suppliers and manufacturers. Consistently maintains accurate sales and purchasing reports for forecasting and cost tracking. Energetic and hardworking individual with high attention to detail and purchasing budget drafting capabilities.

Overview

38

years of professional experience

21

years of post-secondary education

Work History

Purchasing Agent / Contract Analysts

Calumet Refining

Great Falls

02.2015 - Current

Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials.
Negotiated contracts to secure favorable terms and pricing.
Analyzed market trends to inform purchasing decisions.
Coordinated inventory levels to prevent shortages and excess stock.
Developed purchasing strategies aligned with operational goals.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance procurement processes.
Maintained accurate records of purchases and supplier performance.
Assisted in training new staff on purchasing procedures and systems.
Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
Assisted in resolving discrepancies between invoices and delivery receipts and products received from vendors.
Worked closely with accounting department to resolve any billing issues with vendors.
Verified warehouse received accurate and timely inventory by regularly consulting database.
Performed regular price comparisons between different suppliers for similar items.
Coordinated logistics such as transportation schedules for incoming shipments.
Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
Negotiated pricing with vendors to obtain the best prices for goods or services.
Analyzed purchase requisitions, determined appropriate vendors, negotiated contracts, and tracked orders.
Reviewed invoices for accuracy prior to processing payments.
Maintained accurate records of purchases including item descriptions, quantities ordered and received.
Prepared periodic reports detailing purchase activity as requested by management.
Evaluated supplier performance to ensure that products met quality standards at the lowest cost possible.
Analyzed vendor performance, reviewed compliance, and communicated corrective action requirements to vendors.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure advantageous terms.
Resolved disputes and claims with vendors and suppliers.
Conducted cost analyses to identify opportunities for savings.

Contract Administrator/Buyer

National General Supply

Great Falls

09.1988 - 04.2014

Managed contract negotiations with suppliers to ensure compliance and favorable terms.
Reviewed and drafted contract documents for clarity and accuracy.
Collaborated with legal teams to resolve contractual disputes effectively.
Monitored contract performance to ensure adherence to established guidelines.
Maintained organized records of contracts and amendments for easy access.
Negotiated amendments or modifications to existing contracts as necessary.

Education

Accounting And Finance

College of Technology

Great Falls, Montana

02.2000 - 04.2021

Charles M Russell