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Certification
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Mike Pickens

Helena

Summary

Seasoned Purchasing Agent with a background in negotiating deals and managing supplier relationships. Demonstrated strengths include cost reduction, strategic sourcing, and contract management. Previous roles have resulted in improved operational efficiency, streamlined purchasing processes, and significant savings on procurement budgets.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Purchasing Agent

American Chemet Corporation
East Helena
09.2023 - Current
  • Analyzed purchase requisitions, determined appropriate vendors, negotiated contracts, and tracked orders.
  • Worked closely with accounting department to resolve any billing issues with vendors.
  • Coordinated logistics such as transportation schedules for incoming shipments.
  • Developed and implemented purchasing policies and procedures.

Inside Commercial Sales / Purchasing Agent

DSG
Helena
06.2007 - 08.2023
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy prior to processing payments.
  • Monitored inventory levels of critical items to minimize stock outs while keeping costs low.
  • Assisted in resolving discrepancies between invoices and delivery receipts and products received from vendors.
  • Analyzed purchase requisitions, determined appropriate vendors, negotiated contracts, and tracked orders.

Education

High School Diploma -

Helena High School
Helena, MT
06-1990

Skills

  • Vendor management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Inventory control
  • Order tracking
  • Cost analysis
  • Logistics coordination

Certification

American Purchasing Society Member

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Purchasing Agent

American Chemet Corporation
09.2023 - Current

Inside Commercial Sales / Purchasing Agent

DSG
06.2007 - 08.2023

High School Diploma -

Helena High School

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