Kathy Montgomery

I am looking for a challenging buyer position that will enable me to utilize my knowledge, skills and allow me to grow with the company.

Senior Buyer - Empire Abrasive Equipment

(2025-09)

• Review and place orders through analysis of requisitions and/or other authorization.
• Monitor quality and delivery performance of vendors.
• Seeks new and/or secondary vendors as required.
• Issue and review quotations.
• Track current inventory, order points, and order quantities.

Specialized Support Purchasing - Bucks County Community College

(2025-04 - 2025-09)

• Process purchase orders and payments for all punch-out accounts, including Amazon, WB Mason, and Grainger.
• Coordinate with the Receiving Department on inventory and supply needs.
• Manages credit applications for suppliers.
• Assist with invoice processing and other budget-related tasks.

Procurement Specialist - Solar Turbines

(2011-11 - 2025-01)

This position acts with a sense of urgency in providing timely support to internal clients and external customers. Responsible for day-to-day and strategic supplier management including purchase order placement, follow-up, issue resolution, communication of demand, acting as the lead negotiator, providing solutions, managing supplier relationships and performance metrics.

Buyer - General Dynamics NASSCO

(2008-06 - 2011-11)

Shipyard support purchasing team responsibilities include capital projects, equipment purchases, Labor Pricing Agreements (hourly production rates, designers, engineers and administrative rates), equipment rentals, test & trials, ship launch support, Consultant Agreements (ex-NASSCO employees, outside consultants, and outside training), Central Tool Annual Agreements (new, renewal and invoicing).

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - University of Phoenix