Dorothy Dempsey
Sturgis
Summary
Experienced Operational Buyer with a proven track record at Airbus Helicopters, excelling in supplier evaluation and procurement planning. Expert in inventory management and ethical sourcing, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. Recognized for attention to detail and effective collaboration across departments, driving successful procurement strategies that enhance operational efficiency. Dedicated buyer with history of overseeing multiple product lines. Offering several years of experience with leading retail operation. Consistently promoted for exceptional performance and service. Successfully manages diverse purchasing needs in challenging, fast-paced environments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Operational Buyer
Airbus Helicopters
Columbus
01.2025 - Current
- Place orders to suppliers to support the production and completion lines, while aligning agreements with suppliers negotiated by strategic purchasing.
- Escalation of major issues with strategic purchasing, supplier quality and Procurement Service Managers(PSM's)
- Analyze, plan, schedule and initiate procurement actions for inventory of parts.
- Propose inventory stock levels based on usage rates, schedule changes, shelf life, and cost of parts.
- Make recommendations regarding the identification and disposition of surplus and obsolete materials.
- Manage the challenge of supplier/vendor performance for on-time delivery and quality. Periodically performed supplier evaluations
- Ensured open invoices were processed and paid in a timely manner by coordinating efforts between accounting and the suppliers.
- Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
- Ensured ethical sourcing practices and adherence to corporate social responsibility standards in procurement activities.
- Collaborated with quality assurance teams to ensure products met company and industry standards through the NC process.
- Maintained order confirmations to meet KPI standards.
Maitenance Clerk
Georgia-Pacific
Louisville
07.1992 - 12.2008
- Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
- Assisted in developing standard operating procedures for receiving goods into the warehouse.
- Coordinated with suppliers to reorder supplies and manage inventory replenishment.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement within the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS05-1989
Associate of Applied Science - Administrative Management
Community College of United States Air Force
Rantoul, IL12-1986
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Parkland College
Champaign, IL05-1985
Skills
- Supplier evaluation and procurement planning
- Inventory management and forecasting
- Attention to detail
- Ethical sourcing and vendor negotiation
- Customer service
Timeline
Operational Buyer
Airbus Helicopters
01.2025 - Current
Maitenance Clerk
Georgia-Pacific
07.1992 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Mississippi University For Women
Associate of Applied Science - Administrative Management
Community College of United States Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Parkland College
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