Lou Anne Bruyere
Aurora,CO
Summary
Experienced with managing complex procurement processes and negotiating favorable terms with suppliers. Utilizes strategic sourcing techniques to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure quality standards. Track record of fostering strong supplier relationships and maintaining seamless supply chain operations.
Knowledgeable Accounts Payable with solid background in managing accounts payable processes. Proven ability to ensure timely and accurate invoice processing and vendor payments. Demonstrated expertise in reconciling statements and maintaining financial records efficiently.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable
Navis Clinical Laboratories
12.2014 - Current
- All aspects of accounts payable include matching vendor invoices to purchase orders and packing lists, processing invoices for payment, check writing and reconciliation, payments to vendors in a timely manner, handling disputes regarding pricing, shipping charges, shortages, damages, and posting to general ledger
Purchasing Agent
Navis Clinical Laboratories
12.2014 - Current
- All aspects of purchasing including identifying potential suppliers of chemicals, raw materials and drug substances, assessing their capabilities, quality systems, and compliance
- Knowledgeable in outsourcing raw materials, drug substances, and chemicals used in the Clinical supply chain processes
- Negotiate Contracts, rates, and pricing terms; manage suppliers seeking cost savings
- Collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, Legal, and Finance, as needed to review, amend, negotiate, and complete the contracts
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and develop a preferred vendor strategy/list
- Assist and work with senior management on continuous improvement of procurement processes, and special projects
Accounts Payable
Component Specialties, Inc.
01.1994 - 12.2014
- All aspects of accounts payable which include matching vendor invoices to purchase orders and packing lists, processing invoices for payment, check writing and reconciliation, payments to vendors in a timely manner, handling disputes regarding pricing, shipping charges, shortages, damages, and posting to general ledger
Purchasing
Component Specialties, Inc.
01.1994 - 12.2014
- Placing orders online with vendors
- Collaborate with salesmen, vendors, and customers to ensure timely arrival of material
- Expediting purchase orders, managing all vendor returns, filing claims with freight companies, solving problems with orders (pricing, shipment methods, timely shipping etc.), answering phones
- Processing rebates to upload to vendor websites, developed rebate spreadsheets to mail or email to vendor
Office Manager
I.T.S. – Ideas That Sell
01.1989 - 12.1994
- All aspects of running the office, answering phones, A/P & A/R, ordering supplies, etc
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, COBSBA - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Health Care Management
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Science - Medical Coding And Billing
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, COMBA - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, COMBA - Business Administration/ Healthcare Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Epicor
- NetSuite
- MAS90
- Spreadsheets
- Internet research
- People skills
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Accounts Payable
Navis Clinical Laboratories
12.2014 - Current
Purchasing Agent
Navis Clinical Laboratories
12.2014 - Current
Accounts Payable
Component Specialties, Inc.
01.1994 - 12.2014
Purchasing
Component Specialties, Inc.
01.1994 - 12.2014
Office Manager
I.T.S. – Ideas That Sell
01.1989 - 12.1994
BSBA - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Health Care Management
Colorado Technical University
MBA - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Science - Medical Coding And Billing
Colorado Technical University
MBA - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
MBA - Business Administration/ Healthcare Management
Colorado Technical University
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