Maria Baker
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Purchasing Manager with a proven track record at Trendwood, excelling in supplier relationship management and achieving significant cost savings through strategic negotiations. Adept at inventory coordination and fostering teamwork, I have successfully trained junior staff, enhancing their skills while streamlining purchasing processes for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Trendwood
Phoenix, AZ
2024 - Current
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Used MAS 90 to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms.
- Trained junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
- Fostered strong relationships with strategic suppliers to secure preferential pricing and access to innovative materials.
Sales Coordinator
Trendwood
Phoenix, AZ
2020 - 2024
- Maintained accurate records of all sales activities, including contracts, proposals, quotes, follow-ups, and customer communications.
- Increased sales revenue by establishing strong relationships with clients and identifying new business opportunities.
- Streamlined sales processes for improved efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Cultivated long-lasting relationships with existing clients by providing ongoing support throughout the post-sales process.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
Floor Production/Lead
Trendwood
Phoenix, AZ
1998 - 2021
- Trained new hires on production procedures, ensuring a quick ramp-up time and consistent performance levels across the team.
- Managed a team of production workers, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing effective scheduling techniques.
- Participated in safety training programs to maintain a thorough understanding of best practices, ensuring full compliance within the team.
- Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
- Collaborated with Quality Control teams to address any issues identified during inspections, implementing corrective actions as necessary to prevent reoccurrence.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, placing orders for raw materials and supplies as needed to avoid stock shortages or delays in production schedules.
- Increased overall product quality by closely monitoring production processes and providing constructive feedback.
- Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
- Evaluated manufacturing equipment for safety and functionality with regular inspections and preventative maintenance.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
Supervisor
Trendwood
Phoenix, AZ
2008 - 2020
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Maintained high safety standards to ensure secure workplace for all employees and visitors.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, leading to more organized and efficient stock handling system.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Martiniano Carvajal
Mazatlan, Sinaloa Mexico01-1988
Skills
- Purchase order management
- Supplier relationship management
- Vendor relationship management
- Inventory coordination
- Basic mathematics
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Trendwood
2024 - Current
Sales Coordinator
Trendwood
2020 - 2024
Floor Production/Lead
Trendwood
1998 - 2021
Supervisor
Trendwood
2008 - 2020
High School Diploma -
Martiniano Carvajal