susan gisser

About

Highly organized, energetic, and efficient Procurement Professional with increasing responsibility in government funded research. Documented track record in organizing projects and systems. Diplomatically resolves customer and vendor service issues. Known as an enthusiastic team player with a genuine commitment to high quality service and accuracy. Recognized for being self-directed, meticulous, and resilient. Takes great pride in building and maintaining relationships both internally and externally.

Country

united states

City

san francisco

Industry

research

Skill

strategic sourcing, procurement, supply management, materials, data analysis, supply chain management, purchasing, e procurement, global sourcing, supply chain, sourcing, product development, contract management, cross functional team leadership, project management, budgets

Experience

administrative assistant

aetna u.s healthcare

1996-1 - 1997-5 · 1 yr 5 mos

Typed letters, memorandums, created graphic presentations on powerpoint, made travel arrangements, maintained correspondence files, sent domentic faxes.

buyer

lawrence berkeley national laboratory

1997-6 - 2013-2 · 15 yrs 9 mos

*  Purchased items as diverse as lab supplies, chemicals, computers, spectrometers, microscopes, lasers, and crystals for researchers and employees. *  Handled all inquiries, disputes, and negotiations with vendors, including billing and return authorizations. *  Determined the most appropriate buying method for the vendor, either credit card or * purchase order. *  Buying authority: $25,000 per credit card purchase and $50,000 per purchase order. *  Worked to streamline processes while converting to paperless records. *  Reconciled credit cards daily. *  Ensured compliance by maintaining accurate, complete records on all procurements. *  Served as back-up buyer for department.