1. Sandra Phipps
(248) 421-1188
phipps.sandi@gmail.com
350 Casemer Rd., Lake Orion, MI 48360
OBJECTIVE
To leverage my 10+ years of analytic, procurement and sourcing experience in the automotive
industry into a role with a growing company in the global marketplace.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Ten years of experience working in various programs such as PRMS, SAP, File Maker
Pro, and internal supply Networks
 Highly skilled in planning, organizing, product development and procurement of various
components
 Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Office 365 shared drive, and
Outlook Express
 Recognized by senior management for ability to analyze current requirements and to
make sound business decisions that lead to company-wide cost savings
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Commodity Buyer I, Trico Products Corporation, RochesterHills, MI (September 2006 to
present)
Worked through various positions within the Purchasing Department, starting as a Coordinator,
and am now responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of all purchasing
functions related to 3rd Party suppliers for Carter Fuel Systems. Below is a list of current job
functions….
 Prepare RFQ’s for new product development and cost saving initiatives and following
through with supplier selection in order to maintain on-time supplier delivery schedule
while achieving a desired cost improvement.
 Support Distribution Center with incoming product quality issues and shipping delays by
working through any product concerns with supply base and providing innovative
solutions to obtain resolution in a timely manner
 Maintain comprehensive reports for executive management, including but not limited to
master supply listing, cost improvement/avoidance analysis, purchase price variance, and
lost vendor/shortage action items.
 Negotiate terms and contracts with global supply base in order to accomplish premier
sourcing while maintaining high quality standards.

2. Sandra Phipps
(248) 421-1188
phipps.sandi@gmail.com
350 Casemer Rd., Lake Orion, MI 48360
Bookkeeper, Standard Federal Bank, Troy, MI (April 1994 to Feb 1997)
Maintain daily balance sheets for all non-sufficient funds issued against 60+ branches. Analyze
customer accounts to determine eligibility for overdraft fee forgiveness.
Bulk File Clerk, Comerica Bank, Auburn Hills, MI (September 1989 to April 1994)
Obtained copies of official banking documents as required for both customers and intercompany
transactions through the use of microfiche and physical copies. Maintained physical copies of
checks related to customer accounts.
EDUCATION
B.S. in Operations Management and Finance, Oakland University, Rochester, MI (May
2015 to present). Current gpa 3.6/4.0
Program Coursework
 34 credits in core business courses including Statistical Methods, Managerial Functions
and Legal Environment
 24 credits in Production and Operations Management including supply chain, process,
plan and control management.
 28 credits in Finance including accounting, derivatives, investment and international
management.
Associate’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting,
Oakland Community College, Auburn Hills, MI, May 2012, gpa 3.7/4.0
Program Coursework
 38 credits in various academic disciplines including English, math and economics.
 24 Professional Business courses including accounting, marketing and business law.