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BRITTNI TATE

Hixson

Summary

Dynamic procurement professional offering a solid background in production and utility industries. Adept at fostering supplier relationships and leading teams, I drive efficiency and quality assurance in purchasing processes, ensuring optimal outcomes for organizational goals. Committed to strategic procurement and continuous improvement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Procurement Agent

TVA
Chattanooga
07.2021 - Current
  • Communicate with internal business partners to procure materials and services in accordance with work schedules.
  • Select vendors to bid material requests and review the bids for proper information prior to awarding purchase orders.
  • Negotiate with vendors for cost savings and cost avoidances.
  • Award purchase orders, track progress and keep internal business partners informed.

Purchasing Supervisor

Koch Foods
Chattanooga
01.2017 - 07.2021
  • Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training and managing Procurement Department personnel.
  • Provided guidance and support to staff members involved in the purchasing process within their departmental responsibilities.
  • Evaluate vendor product pricing and performance.
  • Create and maintain procedures related to the purchasing function.

Buyer

Koch Foods
Chattanooga
07.2015 - 01.2017
  • Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers.
  • Process and follow up on orders for multiple facilities.
  • Compile and distribute weekly spend reports.
  • Keep up-to-date supplier information and documentation for audit compliance.

Purchasing Clerk

Koch Foods
Chattanooga
12.2009 - 07.2015
  • Match packing slips/receivers to purchase orders and invoices and send completed packet to Accounting for payment.
  • Verified that all purchased items were received in good condition before approving invoices for payment.
  • Perform inventory counts, monitor stock levels and place orders.
  • Provided administrative support to the Purchasing Manager as needed.

Cashier / Sales Associate

Ace Hardware
Chattanooga
09.2005 - 12.2009
  • Greet customers, direct them to requested products, take payments in exchange for goods and services.
  • Arrange product display areas and keep store and stock area clean.
  • Provide clerical support to Accounting Office as needed.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Chattanooga
05-2007

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Purchase order management
  • Cost analysis
  • Procurement strategy
  • Market research
  • Team leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Quality assurance
  • Supplier relationships
  • Process improvement
  • E-procurement systems
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office

Certification

Contract Manager Workshop/Training TVA - February 2025

Lean Six Sigma TVA White Belt - October 2024

Lean Six Sigma Foundations LinkedIn Learning July 2024

Timeline

Procurement Agent

TVA
07.2021 - Current

Purchasing Supervisor

Koch Foods
01.2017 - 07.2021

Buyer

Koch Foods
07.2015 - 01.2017

Purchasing Clerk

Koch Foods
12.2009 - 07.2015

Cashier / Sales Associate

Ace Hardware
09.2005 - 12.2009

Some College (No Degree) -

Chattanooga State Community College

High School Diploma -

Central High School

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