Buyer Resume Example Sanoh America Inc.

BUYER

Summary

Dedicated Buyer with history of overseeing multiple product lines. Offering over 25 years of experience with leading manufacturing operation. Successfully manages diverse purchasing needs in challenging, fast-paced environments.

Skills

Operational improvement
Planning and coordination
Pricing analysis
Contract negotiation
Cost controls
Recordkeeping skills
Multi-tasking strength
Interpersonal ability
Business understanding
Sales experience
Pricing knowledge
Procurement procedures
Documentation requirements
Vendor relationship management
Administrative support

Relationship development
Team building
Team management
Organization
Project organization
Problem resolution
Communications
Process improvement
Price structuring
Contract negotiation expertise
Business operations
Customer service
Invoice generation
MS Office

Experience

Sanoh America Inc. | Findlay, OHBuyer05/2012 - 05/2020

Built competitive bidding environment with broad range of suppliers.
Led sourcing projects to ensure on-time delivery of purchased materials.
Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
Recommended optimal suppliers after qualifying vendors and evaluating proposals.
Assessed changes and determined proper courses of action by collaborating with suppliers.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and market demands.
Assessed trends and inventory usage to provide maximum product coverage for different time frames.
Documented purchasing activities, inventory reports and department records.
Researched competitors and sourced new vendors.
Negotiated favorable contracts and determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability, by analyzing data.
Worked closely with managers to plan special buys.
Collaborated with management to assess materials needs and look for improved options to better meet changing demands.
Negotiated preferred terms and conditions for company to achieve significant savings.
Negotiated optimal product and service rates and terms to align with corporate budget.
Received and reviewed department supply requisitions and placed appropriate orders based on need and available funds.
Sought out and evaluated vendors, negotiated prices and completed contracts.
Sourced unique items and built relationships with vendors able to reliably deliver high-quality goods.
Decreased sourcing costs through negotiation and demand management.

Dana Corp. | Maumee, OHBuyer12/2002 - 09/2011

Built competitive bidding environment with broad range of suppliers.
Led sourcing projects to ensure on-time delivery of purchased materials.
Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
Recommended optimal suppliers after qualifying vendors and evaluating proposals.
Assessed changes and determined proper courses of action by collaborating with suppliers.
Assessed trends and inventory usage to provide maximum product coverage for different time frames.
Documented purchasing activities, inventory reports and department records.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and market demands.
Analyzed sales trends to maximize sales potential.
Performed detailed reviewed of high and low-performing products.
Assisted managers in developing promotions to move existing stock.
Researched competitors and sourced new vendors.
Negotiated favorable contracts and determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability, by analyzing data.
Worked closely with managers to plan special buys.
Collaborated with management to assess materials needs and look for improved options to better meet changing demands.
Negotiated preferred terms and conditions for company to achieve significant savings.
Negotiated optimal product and service rates and terms to align with corporate budget.
Received and reviewed department supply requisitions and placed appropriate orders based on need and available funds.
Sought out and evaluated vendors, negotiated prices and completed contracts.
Sourced unique items and built relationships with vendors able to reliably deliver high-quality goods.
Decreased sourcing costs through negotiation and demand management.

Dana Commercial Credit | Toledo, OHLease Administrator07/2000 - 12/2002

Negotiated rates and prepared documents such as communization, pooling and production sharing agreements.
Liaised between company and owners to address and remedy ongoing concerns.
Reviewed and approved or denied invoices related to property costs based on budgetary and contractual specifications.
Reviewed and interpreted vendor contracts to effectively enforce all requirements.

Dana World Trade | Toledo, OHInternational Customer Service Representative06/1995 - 07/2000

Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
Maintained calm, friendly demeanor with upset customers to de-escalate stressful situations.
Set up and activated customer accounts.
Delivered high level of service and support to each customer, paving way for future business opportunities.
Created Export Documentation
Inside Sales for Fluid Lines to export customers
Order Entry

Education and Training

Owens Technical College | Oregon, OHAssociate of Applied Science in Sales And Marketing Education06/1993

Dana University | Toledo, OHCertified Supervisor05/2002

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Sanoh America Inc.
Dana Corp.
Dana Commercial Credit
Dana World Trade

School Attended

Owens Technical College
Dana University

Job Titles Held:

Buyer
Lease Administrator
International Customer Service Representative

Degrees

Associate of Applied Science in Sales And Marketing Education
Certified Supervisor

Buyer Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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