HB

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Hillary Blevins

@hillaryblevins

Purchasing and procurement manager focused on vendor results, inventory accuracy, and smooth delivery.

What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a purchasing/procurement role where I can manage vendors, run MRP and purchase orders, keep inventory lean, and support cross-functional teams to deliver on time and with clear communication.

I’m a results-driven purchasing and procurement leader who keeps inventory levels optimized while minimizing excess materials. At American Reading Company, I monitor stock, run weekly MRP, submit purchase orders, schedule deliveries, and ensure procured items arrive complete and on time—then address problems quickly when they arise.

I also bring strong vendor and contract ownership. As a Procurement, School Store and Shipping Manager at Ravenscroft School, I negotiated contracts, performed budget analysis, processed purchase orders and requisitions, and helped evaluate conditions for issuing and awarding bids; I coordinated inbound/outbound shipments with delivery services, verified package contents with packing lists, and kept store inventory and merchandising consistent. Earlier, I supported Program Consultants and Account Managers with proposals, CRM updates, order-fulfillment coordination, collateral inventory management, and trade show logistics—so I’m comfortable working across teams to deliver clear, reliable outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AC

Purchasing Manager

American Reading Company

Oct 2021 - May 2025 (3 years 7 months)

Monitored inventory levels and ran weekly MRP to issue purchase orders and ensure timely, complete deliveries. Trained and supervised purchasing assistants while maintaining productive vendor relationships and addressing procurement issues as they arose.

Inventory Management MRP Vendor Management Logistics Coordination Quality Assurance Team Supervision Procurement Problem Resolution

RS

Procurement & Shipping Manager

Ravenscroft School

Oct 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years)

Managed vendor relationships, negotiated contracts, and performed budget analysis for purchasing needs. Prepared purchase orders and requisitions, evaluated bid conditions, coordinated shipments, and maintained school store inventory and displays.

Procurement Budget Analysis

AC

Sales Assistant

American Reading Company

Jan 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 9 months)

Supported 12 Program Consultants directly and 35 Account Managers indirectly by writing proposals, processing PO requests, and coordinating order fulfillment. Maintained prospect/customer data in a CRM, managed collateral inventory, reconciled budgets with Finance, and handled shipping/receiving logistics and trade show registration.

CRM Data Management Proposal Writing order fulfillment Budget Reconciliation

AC

Professional Dev Scheduling

American Reading Company

Oct 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 3 months)

Coordinated professional development scheduling nationwide by confirming locations, shift dates, and times with district administration. Coordinated travel for coaches, supported report requests, handled scheduling phone calls, and provided administrative support and other assigned projects.

Scheduling coordination Travel Coordination Administrative Support Report Request Support Project Coordination Microsoft Office

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

LU

La Salle University

Bachelor of Arts, English

2008 - 2012

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from La Salle University (2008–2012).

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Gmail

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