Jamie Solsvik
Chandler
Summary
Resourceful Senior Purchasing Agent recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management. Excels in critical thinking, problem-solving, and relationship building, leveraging these soft skills to navigate complex procurement environments successfully. Committed to driving cost savings while maintaining quality standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Purchasing Agent
DP Electric
Tempe
01.2025 - Current
- Evaluated vendor performance and maintained supplier relationships.
- Collaborated with project teams to ensure timely material availability.
- Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Trained new team members on best purchasing practices and procedures
- Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging
business trends.
• Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous
sources, logistics and scheduling factors. - Negotiated pricing and contract terms with suppliers to optimize costs.
- Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in existing processes related to purchasing activities.
Purchasing Agent
DP Electric
Chandler
02.2012 - 12.2024
- Negotiated pricing with vendors, securing advantageous rates for goods and services.
- Managed vendor relationships, enhancing supply delivery timelines.
- Reviewed product specifications to ensure quality and performance standards.
- Collaborated with internal departments to streamline purchasing processes.
- Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
- Performed regular price comparisons between different suppliers for similar items.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in existing processes related to purchasing activities.
- Provided technical advice on procurement methods and strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monroe High School
Monroe, WA06-1990
Leadership
DP Electric
Leadership
Linkedin
Skills
- Vendor negotiation
- Supplier assessment
- Vendor management
- Order management
- Supply chain management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Adaptability
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Sr Purchasing Agent
DP Electric
01.2025 - Current
Purchasing Agent
DP Electric
02.2012 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Monroe High School
Leadership
DP Electric
Leadership
Linkedin