Kimberly White
South Chesterfield
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with over seven years of experience and a proven knowledge of strategic sourcing, data entry, and inventory management. With skills in both SAP and Microsoft Dynamics 365, I streamlined procurement operations at International Paper, achieving significant cost reductions. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Procurement Specialist role at your company.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
Randstad
09.2025 - Current
- Selected Projects : Phillip Morris International/Swedish Match
- Analyzed supplier performance to enhance procurement strategies and optimize purchasing decisions.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Trained staff on procurement processes, policies, and best practices for purchasing efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Managed purchase orders from initiation to closure, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Resolved discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders in a timely manner, maintaining strong financial controls within the department.
MPS Coordinator
International Paper
07.2023 - 09.2025
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Oversaw inventory control, accounting, and supply reports.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve best pricing and terms.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations through checkbook spending.
- Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.
- Implemented policies and procedures for optimal purchasing methods and cost control.
- Managed goods receipt and invoice reconciliation.
- Timekeeper on the Safety Committee.
- Ensured contractors are established in ISN and verified as an IPC for both the facility and local warehouses.
Procurement Specialist
Bizerba
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Implemented new tasks and procedures for the department
- Managed weekly department meetings for upcoming projects
- Managed inventory spreadsheets for Richmond Warehouse location
- Sourced the parts of a German Engineered system domestically
- Participated in Technician training courses and Production classes to help improve knowledge of the machine
- Acquired bids from multiple reliable sources for custom parts
- Assisted departments with order taking
- Maintained office supplies Created Master timeline via Gannt Chart for projects.
- Established relationships with United States vendors for materials and services
Procurement Specialist
Yorkhoist
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Prepared purchase orders, solicited bid proposals and review requisitions for goods and services
- Monitored changes affected by supply and demand, track market conditions, price trends and futures markets
- Negotiated, renegotiated, and administered contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives
- Maintained and reviewed computerized and manual records of purchased items, costs, deliveries, product performance and inventories
- Trained new hires on ERP systems, position tasks, and procedures
- Created training documents for new and existing employees
- Monitored shipments to ensure that goods came in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods
- Assisted in AP tasks, such as arranging payment of duty and freight charges.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lower Dauphin High School
Hummelstown, PASkills
- Product Research
- Vendor Management
- Data Analysis
- Invoice Reconciliation
- Negotiation
- SAP ERP
- Ariba
- Power BI
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Microsoft Programs
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Six Sigma White Belt Certification
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist
Randstad
09.2025 - Current
MPS Coordinator
International Paper
07.2023 - 09.2025
Procurement Specialist
Bizerba
08.2022 - 05.2023
Procurement Specialist
Yorkhoist
08.2020 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Lower Dauphin High School