Nicole Logan
Port Coquitlam,BC
Summary
Dynamic Project Coordinator with a versatile history, purchasing in the electrical industry. A combined 11 years experience working with suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and contractors. Extensive background in purchasing and sourcing electrical products.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator/Specification Analyst
Adanac Sales
02.2021 - Current
- Managed communication between manufacturers, customers and end users, facilitating efficient information flow and collaboration.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
- Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
- Provided technical support to sales teams, enhancing understanding of product specifications and features.
- Evaluated client requirements to prepare accurate and competitive quotations.
- Utilized CRM software to track and organize customer interactions effectively.
- Maintained comprehensive records of all quotations for compliance and reporting purposes.
- Negotiated competitive pricing with suppliers, resulting in improved profit margins for the company.
- Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
- Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
- Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
Purchasing Agent
Cairns Electric
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Conduct procurement and purchasing activities on assigned projects, including transportation, storage, and review of product orders
- Estimate values according to knowledge of market price
- Determine method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid
- Maintain procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance and inventories,
- Support Project Managers, and Foremen on the formation, implementation and administration of contracts for construction and professional services
- Assist accounts payable in resolving any price variances related to purchase orders and invoices
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and all levels of the organization
- Manage a high volume of emails
- Confer with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
Buyer
Gescan
02.2014 - 04.2019
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to optimize cost-efficiency and product quality.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new procurement opportunities and enhance inventory management.
- purchase material for inventory and non stock items for 24 branches
- Review warehouse transfer reports to ensure timely replenishment of stock
- Review purchasing reports to ensure timely purchase of stock using the most economical vendor
- Review and analyze unusual transactions on buying reports
- Communicate to BM, CSMs & Sales of any service and stock disruptions
- Process RMA requests
- Maintain beneficial vendor relationships
- prevent, reduce excess & obsolete inventory
- Prioritize and manage a high volume of emails
Education
High School Diploma -
Garibaldi Secondary
Maple Ridge, BC06.2006
Certificate in Business Administration -
Ridge Meadows College
Maple Ridge, BC06.2008
Skills
- Knowledge of purchasing and inventory concepts, practices, and procedures in the electrical industry
- Multitasking Abilities
- Strong negotiation skills
- Analytical skills
- Ability to exercise judgement
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Microsoft office
- Experienced with ERP systems, TTS, Jonas, SX, Silk, Sap
- Friendly & positive demeanor
Timeline
Project Coordinator/Specification Analyst
Adanac Sales
02.2021 - Current
Purchasing Agent
Cairns Electric
04.2019 - 12.2021
Buyer
Gescan
02.2014 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Garibaldi Secondary
Certificate in Business Administration -
Ridge Meadows College
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