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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
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
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
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
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 Mexico
01-1988

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

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