Purchasing Buyer Resume

by Ericka Toms
(Knoxville, TN)

Ericka Toms
3231 Joyce Avenue
Knoxville TN 37921
865/247-4073




Education
Tusculum University ¡V March 2006 ¡V present
Pursuing B.S. in Organizational Management

Pellissippi State Technical Community College
Received Certificate of Safety and Environmental Technology

Work Experience
Sr.Buyer ¡V Goody¡¦s Family Clothing March 2007 ¡V present

„X Work closely with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
„X Negotiate orders with suppliers, schedule deliveries, provide advice to ensure receipt of quality goods in accordance with schedule and requirements.
„X Recommend sources of supply during proposal and preliminary design stages, based upon market trends, sales interviews, and plant visits.
„X Develop additional supply sources, visit suppliers¡¦ plants, survey facilities¡¦ capacities, evaluate suppliers¡¦ ability to meet quality requirements, specifications, and delivery dates.
„X Take appropriate action regarding the disposition and replacement of discrepant or nonconforming parts.
„X Change or cancel purchase orders as required.
„X Subscribe to and support basic philosophy of National Association of Purchasing Managers in respect to buyer conduct and comply with corporate purchasing procedures in procurement of goods and services.

Work Experience
Buyer ¡V ARC Automotive, Inc. ¡V January 2001 ¡V March 2007
„X Negotiate orders with suppliers, schedule deliveries, provide advice to ensure receipt of quality goods in accordance with schedule and requirements.
„X Recommend sources of supply during proposal and preliminary design stages, based upon market trends, sales interviews, and plant visits.
„X Develop additional supply sources, visit suppliers¡¦ plants, survey facilities¡¦ capacities, evaluate suppliers¡¦ ability to meet quality requirements, specifications, and delivery dates.
„X Take appropriate action regarding the disposition and replacement of discrepant or nonconforming parts.
„X Change or cancel purchase orders as required.
„X Subscribe to and support basic philosophy of National Association of Purchasing Managers in respect to buyer conduct and comply with corporate purchasing procedures in procurement of goods and services.
Purchasing Secretary ¡V ARC Automotive, Inc. ¡V Feb 2000 ¡V Jan 2001
„X Performed buyer activities, data entry, accounts receivables, filing, and customer service for internal and external customers and vendors.
General Machine Operator ¡V ARC Automotive, Inc. ¡V May 1994 ¡V Feb 2000
„h Operated Proof Oven.
„h Trained new employees.
„h Served as Safety Team representative.
„h Cross-trained to run any machine in plant.
Customer Service Representative ¡V Fidelity Financial Services ¡V April 1993 ¡V May 1994
„h Processed loan applications.
„h Performed credit checks and researched job references of loan applicants.

Child Development Assistant ¡V Greater Warner Tabernacle Church ¡V May 1992 ¡V April 1993
„P Assisted care and activities of infants and preschool children.
Teller ¡V Third National Bank ¡V May 1991 ¡V May 1992
„P Performed customer services, handled deposits and balanced check books.
Sales Associate ¡V Proffitt¡¦s Department Store ¡V June 1989 ¡V June 1991
„P Handled cash registers.
„P Stocked and priced merchandise.
„P Performed public relations and record keeping.
Sales Associate ¡V Millers Department Store ¡V July 1986 ¡V June 1989
„P Handled cash registers.
„P Stocked and priced merchandise.
„P Performed public relations and record keeping.
Computer Skills
„X Proficient in Oracle Applications, Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel and Lawson
Volunteer Service
„X Serve as spokesperson for American Heart Association
„X Drive coordinator for the United Way
Six Sigma
„h Green Belt Certified


References available upon request.