Laurie Thomas
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at West Star Aviation, excelling in supplier relationship management and negotiation. Strong teamwork orientation complemented by expertise in procurement processes and data analysis, ensuring timely deliveries and compliance with company standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchaser
West Star Aviation
10.2021 - Current
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to get best pricing for accredited parts.
- Prepared purchase orders using Corridor software, ensuring accurate data entry and timely communication with suppliers.
- Average 800 -1000 PO lines per month, handling all aspects of Purchase Order management
- Researched suppliers based on availability, quality, selection, and price.
- Managed the procurement process from requisition to payment, ensuring timely deliveries and accurate invoicing.
- Evaluated vendor performance, ensuring compliance with company standards and expectations.
- Improved supplier relationships, resulting in better product quality and delivery times.
- Managed communication with vendors, project managers, leads and billing to maintain on-time deliveries of parts/services to maintain work scope objectives.
- Identified areas of risk within the supply chain, developing contingency plans to mitigate potential issues.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Maintained consistent email communication with project managers, leads, company management and vendors to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
Administrator, Customer Service - Finance
StandardAero
04.2017 - 10.2021
- Opened work orders, job cards and closed the same to dispatch for billing.
- Researched and analyzed data to ensure accurate cost and sell were captured throughout the work scope.
- Managed office inventory levels and budget, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending.
- Detail-oriented work utilizing Salesforce and Excel
- Schedule aircraft workflow from Project Managers to Crew Chiefs
Front Desk Manager
StandardAero
03.2005 - 07.2017
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements, and performance strategies.
- Mentored and trained new hires, fostering a supportive work environment that facilitated professional growth.
- Responded to telephone, email and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.
- Assisted Finance with job card and work order creation
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Radio TV Sales And Management
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, ILSkills
- Negotiation expertise
- Teamwork orientation
- Order tracking
- Invoice reconciliation
- Tenacious
- Problem solving
- Global sourcing
Timeline
Purchaser
West Star Aviation
10.2021 - Current
Administrator, Customer Service - Finance
StandardAero
04.2017 - 10.2021
Front Desk Manager
StandardAero
03.2005 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Radio TV Sales And Management
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
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