Laurie Peters 534 Bridgeboro St. Delanco Township New Jersey 08075  609-238-3092 lmpeters1806@gmail.com	Objective
	To serve an organization in its contracting/purchasing areas by providing solid work experience, enthusiasm and motivation in reaching its organizational goals and objectives.  I hope to develop and grow both professionally and personally in any job engagement and am appreciative for an organization's support of those goals.
	Work Experience
	Purchasing Agent 1/2004 – 4/2010  Commerce Bank/TD Bank, Mt. Laurel, NJ § Developed bid strategy and procurement plans for all interior construction trades and maintenance services.  Researched and identified comprehensive vendor lists.  Vets superior bid lists for smooth qualification processing.  Recommended appropriate vendors and contractors to make the short list of vendors for executive approval.  Sent out RFPs, set deadlines, collected all bids and prepared for final analysis and selection.  Negotiated contract terms and conditions.  Collaborated with finance department to ensure compliance with policies.  Organized pre-bid and scope review meetings to compare and contrast vendor submissions for maintenance services. Prepared contracts for successful bidders and communicated with those vendors not selected.
	Purchasing Agent 6/2002 - 1/2004  Gilbane Building Company, Lawrenceville, NJ § Developed bid strategy and procurement plans for all construction.  Researched and identified comprehensive vendor lists.  Prepared superior bid lists for smooth qualification processing.  Recommended appropriate vendors and contractors to make the short list of vendors for executive approval.  Sent out RFPs, determined deadlines, gathered all bids and prepared for final analysis and selection.  Negotiated contract terms and conditions.  Worked with finance department to ensure compliance with policies.  Organized pre-bid and scope review meetings to compare and contrast vendor submissions. Prepared contracts for successful bidders using JD Edwards Business Enterprise System.  Prepared and sent final documentation for process completion.  Communicated with those vendors not selected.
	Buyer 6/1996 - 6/2002  Gilbane Building Company, Lawrenceville, NJ § Solicited and prepared RFQs for equipment and construction trades. Prepared bid tabulations for quotes submitted.  Prepared purchase orders.  Expedited supplies and equipment.  Prepared contracts and reviewed for compliance.
	Office Manager 3/1995 - 6/1996  Gilbane Building Company, Lawrenceville, NJ § Office Manager for headquarters office.  Provided direct support to Executives.  Provided on-boarding orientation and personnel documentation preparation for new hires.  Prepared all materials for corporate prospects presentations.   Prepared all presentations for corporate management meetings. Provided full-service office support including two large relocation projects.  Staffed corporate trade show booths.  Coordinated all schedules including travel arrangements for 13 executives.

Education

9/2002 - 7/2004  University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

§ Master's Degree

§ Masters - Organizational Management Course work includes - organizational leadership and change management; organizational research and process consultation; conflict management systems; strategy formulation and implementation; project management in the business environment; marketing and shareholder relations.

10/1998 - 5/2002  University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

§ Bachelor's Degree

§ Bachelor's - Business/Marketing Course work included - computers and information processing; organizational communication; critical thinking and decision making; business law; economics; marketing; financial analysis; buyer behavior; sales management; statistics; market research.

Skills

Skill Name                                                      Skill Level

· Communication                                       Expert

· Critical thinking/problem solving             Expert

· File Maker Pro                                        Intermediate

· Interpersonal                                          Expert

· JD Edwards Business Enterprise Expert

· Microsoft Office Suite                             Expert

· Negotiation                                             Expert

· Organizational                                        Expert

· Project Management                              Expert

· Word Perfect                                          Expert