Megan Murray
Columbus
Summary
Purchasing professional with strong expertise in vendor negotiations, supply chain management, and cost reduction strategies. Proven track record of driving efficiency and delivering results through effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing business needs. Skilled in inventory control, contract management, and market analysis. Reliable team player with strategic mindset and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Purchasing Agent/Buyer
Mactac
Columbus, IN
04.2016 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure optimal pricing and terms.
- Analyzed market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement strategies.
- Managed supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with quality standards and delivery timelines.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce excess inventory costs.
- Led training sessions for junior staff on best practices in purchasing and supplier negotiation techniques.
- Developed strategic sourcing plans that aligned with organizational goals and budgetary constraints.
Owner
Megan Murray Photography
Columbus, IN
02.2012 - Current
- Managed and set all appointments
- Created and implemented business contracts
- Took photos
- Used software to edit photos
- Provide efficient and excellent customer service
- Recognized as being a photographer for any occasion
Plant Manufacturing Administrator
Mactac
Columbus, IN
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Organized, stocked, and performed administrative duties for the 300M tool room
- Responsible for job and cost estimations and savings, and completed data entry of all items added to and taken out of inventory
- Gathered quotes from vendors
- Made requisitions
- Create POs
- Scheduled and attended vendor meetings to gather information on cost savings, and kept open communication with the plant on parts order status
- Reviewed invoices and resolved discrepancies
- Experienced daily in using such programs as: MP2; E2000; Word; Excel; Outlook; SharePoint
Teller
Fifth Third Bank
Columbus, IN
03.2015 - 10.2015
- Created and processed client accounts and provided excellent customer service
- Sold bank products based on specific sales focus
- Identified prospective clients
- Processed account transactions, reconciled and deposited daily funds
- Informed customers of bank products, referred public to designated personnel, provided account status data, and handled busy phone lines
- Consistently met and exceeded sales quotes and standards by cross-selling and upselling bank products and services
- Gained knowledge of operating procedures associated with departments including, personal banking, small business banking, and Home Equity loans
- Prepared the daily deposit of all monies for armored transport pick-up for bank delivery
- Provided courteous, friendly, and efficient customer service to customers and team
- Utilized knowledge of cash flow, capital formation, and marketing skills to successfully address client needs and resolve issues
- Supervised vault area; audited tellers and handled customer requests and orders, vie internet, phone, fax, enter into system
Maintenance Crib Attendant
NTN Driveshaft
Columbus, IN
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Managed parts in stock room/resupply of stock room
- Data entry
- Input work orders for maintenance
- Completed work orders
- Radioed and assigned specific maintenance to certain jobs
- Met with vendors
- Over saw cleaning company and provided all supplies needed
- Used programs like MP2, Outlook, Word, Excel, and JDE
Education
Diploma - General Studies
Midway Christian Academy
Columbus, IN01-2005
Skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Procurement
- Purchasing
- Product sourcing
- Order tracking
- Contract negotiation
- Cost control
- Demand forecasting
- Pricing structures
- Negotiation
- New vendor setup
- Vendor relationship management
- Supplier evaluation
- Data organization
- Cost reduction strategies
- Purchase order processing
- Vendor engagement
- Excellent communication
- Inventory management skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Professionalism
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Cost analysis
- Supply chain management
Timeline
Site Purchasing Agent/Buyer
Mactac
04.2016 - Current
Plant Manufacturing Administrator
Mactac
10.2015 - 04.2016
Teller
Fifth Third Bank
03.2015 - 10.2015
Owner
Megan Murray Photography
02.2012 - Current
Maintenance Crib Attendant
NTN Driveshaft
01.2008 - 01.2011
Diploma - General Studies
Midway Christian Academy