Sandra L.

Stamer
460 Raintree Court #3G, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 630-209-7932 ss1
10bdec@westpost.net

PROFILE
Administrative Professional with strong background in Purchasing. Accomplished a
t handling large-dollar purchase orders, projects and managing large vendor data
base. Detail oriented with good verbal and written communication skills. Highl
y organized, able to handle multiple tasks and set priorities. A team player cap
able of working independently. Planned and coordinated many work related social
and corporate events. Interacts well with all levels of management and vendors
.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GRIFFIN PIPE PRODUCTS CO INC., Downers Grove, IL
1988 - 2010
$400M subsidiary of Amsted Industries ($1.5B). Manufacturer of ductile iron pipe
.
Purchasing Secretary
Provided support to VP-Purchasing, Purchasing Manager, plant employees and senio
r executives. Duties included accounts payable, freight rate auditing, FedEx and
UPS ordering systems, executive travel arrangements through a travel software a
nd subscription management.
* Generated Request for Quotes and coordinated pricing on raw material contract
bidding done quarterly.
* Maintained scrap pricing log used for forecasting and negotiating future scrap
orders.
* Managed and maintained 12000-vendor database vital to paying invoices and crea
ting accurate purchase orders.
* Created purchase orders and invoices using BAAN ERP software modules.
* Simplified and maintained on-site vendor insurance certificates and Indemnity
Agreements for plants and corporate office.
* Managed equipment purchases and lease contract process.
* Monitored office and kitchen supply inventories and placed orders on-line as n
eeded
* Maintained office equipment functionality, contacting repair personnel when re
quired.
* Served as the "face" of Griffin as front desk liaison for visiting professiona
ls and phone support for staff of 32. Dealt with Building Management regarding o
ffice HVAC and repair/replacement in office.
* Organized all aspects of wide range of business lunches, office events, meetin
gs and extensive certification programs with 10-100 attendees.
* Coordinated automation of printing business cards for entire company with FedE
x Office expediting delivery.
* Negotiated lower costs for kitchen supplies saving several hundred dollars mon
thly.
* Interacted with Accounts Payable to assure invoices were correct and ready to
pay in a timely manner.
* Facilitated the transfer of off-site files and records to new location saving
$350 per month.
* Downgraded Postage Meter saving $300 per quarter on lease and maintenance.

PARTYLITE, Plymouth, MA
 1998 - 2001
Direct marketing distributor of candles and home decor products.
Home Party Consultant (Part-time)
Presented candle products and accessories at home parties held at the home of th
e hostess. Booked new parties. Attended bi-monthly meetings and Annual Conferenc
e with 12,000 consultants from all over the U.S.
* Delivered correct product to hostess and handled any defective product and ret
urns.
* Used creative talents for displaying product presentations at parties.
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OSCO DRUG PHARMACY, Lombard, IL 1988 - 1993

Pharmacy Technician (Part-Time)
Administered prescriptions and worked with the Pharmacists. Handled cash and bal
anced register daily. Stocked new drug inventories.

EDUCATION & SKILLS

Professional Development
Microsoft Office Word & Excel Courses
Franklin Covey - Time Management Course
College of DuPage-Glen Ellyn, IL
Accounting Principles 101 & 102
Shorthand and Computer Courses
Graduate, Proviso East High School, Maywood, IL
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Keyboarding 60WPM