DEMETRIA GAMBLE
Town of Jupiter
Charlotte
13
years of professional experience
Strategic purchasing professional with expertise in procurement, vendor management, and cost control. Drives team collaboration and adapts to evolving demands to enhance supply chain efficiency. Excels in negotiation, inventory management, and process optimization, consistently meeting organizational objectives.
Work History
Purchasing Administrator
2 Years 7 Months- Coordinated projects, ensuring compliance with town regulations and timelines.
- Administered purchase order processes to streamline procurement activities.
- Facilitated end of year purchase order processes in partnership with accounting department
- Oversaw vendor interactions to ensure service quality and compliance.
- Facilitated communication between engineering and public works teams, enhancing collaboration for timely project completion.
- Oversaw budget and transmittal preparation for initiatives, aligning expenditures with strategic goals.
- Maintained accurate financial transaction records, supporting departmental adherence to budgetary constraints.
- Mentored junior staff on procurement best practices and negotiation techniques.
- Conducted regular audits of supply chain operations to identify areas for enhancement.
Purchasing Agent
6 Years 7 Months- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Negotiated contracts with key suppliers, achieving cost savings and improving terms.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure favorable pricing.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery and quality assurance.
- Analyzed market trends to forecast purchasing needs and enhance inventory management.
- Led cross-functional teams in evaluating supplier performance metrics for continuous improvement.
- Streamlined procurement processes using ERP systems for increased operational efficiency.
- Used Tyler to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
Billing Supervisor
6 Years 9 Months- Led team of agents to achieve performance targets and improve customer satisfaction rates and sales targets
- Coordinated scheduling and workload distribution to enhance team efficiency during peak hours
- Resolved escalated customer issues, ensuring swift resolutions and adherence to company standards
- Processed billing and customer claims efficiently
Education
Associates - Business Administration
High School Diploma
Skills
Purchase order oversight
Supplier management
Vendor procurement
Contract management
Supplier performance evaluation
Cost reduction
Budget oversight
Project management
Bid management
Timeline
Purchasing Administrator
Town of Jupiter
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Purchasing Agent
City Of West Palm Beach
01.2020 - 2023Read More
Billing Supervisor
Florida Power & Light Company
05.2013 - 02.2020Read More
Palm Beach Lakes High School
High School Diploma
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Palm Beach State College
Associates from Business Administration
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