Maria Ketchum
About Maria Ketchum
Maria Ketchum is a Senior Buyer at the Municipality of Anchorage, where she has worked since 2015. With extensive experience in procurement and vendor management, she coordinates with various departments to ensure project success and resolves disputes with vendors.
Work at Municipality of Anchorage
Maria Ketchum has served as a Senior Buyer at the Municipality of Anchorage since 2015. In this role, she coordinates with various internal departments, including Engineering, IT, Wireless, Fleet, Sales, and Field Technicians, to ensure the success of projects. Her responsibilities include evaluating quotes, maintaining records for projects, and assisting construction contractors to ensure work is completed and billed accurately. Ketchum's expertise in negotiation and solicitation skills contributes to effective supply chain management within the municipality.
Previous Experience at Alaska Communications
Prior to her current position, Maria Ketchum worked as a Buyer at Alaska Communications from 2009 to 2015. During her six years in this role, she collaborated with multiple internal departments to facilitate project success. Ketchum played a key role in resolving disputes with vendors and managing material returns, demonstrating her ability to handle complex procurement challenges.
Career Background at Graybar
Maria Ketchum began her career at Graybar, where she held two positions: Customer Service Representative from 1998 to 2004 and Customer Service Supervisor from 2004 to 2008. Over her six years as a representative and four years as a supervisor, she developed strong customer service skills and gained valuable experience in managing customer relations.
Education and Training
Maria Ketchum studied Business and Communications at California - Sunnyvale Community College in 1998. She also completed her high school education at Westmooor High School from 1985 to 1989. This educational background has provided her with foundational knowledge applicable to her roles in procurement and customer service.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Maria Ketchum possesses a range of technical skills relevant to her profession. She is proficient in software applications such as SAP, PeopleSoft, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. Her expertise in negotiating and solicitation skills enhances her effectiveness in supply chain management and procurement processes.