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Purchasing Agent resume example with 12 years of experience

Jessica Claire
  • , , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
  • Home: (555) 432-1000
  • Cell:
  • resumesample@example.com
Summary

Skilled Sourcing Specialist adept at overseeing bidding processes, documentation and reporting. Disciplined professional with strong communication, organizational and planning abilities. Offering 10 years of experience in sales, purchasing and millworks

Skills
  • Accounts receivable
  • Contract negotiation
  • Inventory management skills
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Contract negotiation expertise
  • Team management
  • Problem resolution
  • Multitasking
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Working collaboratively
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Relationship building
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Flooring construction
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • General laborer
  • People skills
  • Organization
  • Microsoft Office
  • Leadership
  • Project planning
  • Supervision
  • Critical thinking
  • Training & Development
  • Inside and outside sales
  • Product management and pricing
  • Sales closing
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Cost controls familiarity
  • Resourcefulness
  • Distribution experience
  • Program coordination
  • Meticulous eye for detail
  • Recordkeeping
  • Pricing structures
  • Inventory coordination
  • Logistics coordination
  • Supplier relations
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Purchase orders
  • Price negotiations
Experience
Purchasing Agent, 02/2019 to Current
Rosendin Electric, Inc.Dallas, TX,
  • Prepared, coordinated and communicated price quotes, terms of sale, delivery dates and service obligations to customers and contractors.
  • Connected with store managers and product suppliers to orchestrate efficient inventory movements.
  • Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
  • Analyzed competitive prices, products and market-related information.
  • Applied effective marketing concepts to increase revenue.
  • Worked with shipment companies to manage distribution.
  • Designed pricing models for quotations.
  • Worked with operation managers to develop consistent service levels across all locations.
  • Built competitive bidding environment with broad range of suppliers.
  • Collected operations data and created spreadsheets detailing trends.
  • Facilitated product selections for customers, including using proper forms to assure selection accuracy.
  • Estimated materials from blueprints supplied by customers and contractors.
Production Worker, 06/2013 to 02/2019
SonocoJefferson, TX,
  • Operated hand trucks, forklifts.
  • Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
  • Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
  • Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
  • Monitored processes to maintain machinery function.
  • Attended training sessions to improve machine operation skills.
  • Calibrated and adjusted equipment using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges.
  • Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
  • Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
  • Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
  • Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
  • Troubleshot equipment problems to repair or report diagnostics.
  • Assigned individual work plans and reviewed jobs to accomplish all tasks within expected parameters.
  • Controlled material usage to keep costs low, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies to minimize waste.
  • Maintained work environments safe and efficient at all times.
  • Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
  • Identified and helped resolve nonconforming product issues to support accurate order fulfillment.
  • Used company tracking system to locate and pick merchandise to fulfill daily customer orders.
Sales Representative, 05/2011 to 06/2013
Lithia MotorsAloha, OR,
  • Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
  • Identified customer needs to deliver relevant product solutions and promotions and meet target budgets.
  • Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
  • Contacted new and existing customers to outline benefits of products.
  • Pursued over new accounts through lead generation, cold calling and advertising referrals.
  • Created and implemented store displays, promoting sales and growth.
  • Highlighted target products with eye-catching signs, displays and shelf positions.
  • Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
  • Created sales and revenue-generating opportunities in new markets to improve bottom line.
  • Improved overall customer purchasing experiences to promote steady revenue.
  • Followed-up with clients after installations to assess quality service and customer satisfaction.
  • Worked with production teams to assess, update and optimize delivery dates for customers.
  • Monitored customer order process and addressed customer issues.
  • Maximized efficiency and time management by effectively planning and organizing client routes within territory.
  • Provided every customer with comprehensive assistance upon entering store through merchandise selection and completion of purchases.
  • Produced sales documents, finalized deals and filed records.
  • Conferred with management to offer feedback on operations and promotions based on customer preferences and purchasing habits.
  • Drove sales of company products and services by meeting with customers using strategic and organized approach.
  • Maintained well-stocked and organized sales floor with latest merchandise to drive sustained sales revenue.
  • Met and consistently exceeded revenue targets with proactive, customer-specific suggestions of accessories and related items.
Installer, 06/2009 to 05/2011
Dayton SuperiorRubidoux, CA,
  • Read and comprehended technical documentation, checked measurements and reviewed site conditions to facilitate installation.
  • Applied knowledge of carpentry and general construction to complete attractive finish work.
  • Installed single and double residential entry doors and commercial doors, with or without blueprints.
  • Outfitted doors with locks and other security hardware as part of installation process and confirmed proper fit and operation.
  • Performed skilled carpentry work as part of door installation, including general, rough and finish carpentry.
  • Selected lumber based on particular species, characteristics, size, applications and applicable adhesives.
Roofing Laborer, 02/2008 to 02/2009
Baker RoofingWinchester, VA,
  • Performed skilled and semi-skilled repairs to existing roofs, including shingle replacement.
  • Completed residential and commercial roofing work on time and within expected project parameters, increasing repeat business opportunities.
  • Mopped and poured hot asphalt and tar onto roof base while applying asphalt and tar and gravel to roof.
  • Counted, verified and manually unloaded incoming orders and shipments and placed materials in appropriate areas of warehouse.
  • Unloaded materials to roof by repetitive lifting or through conveyor operations.
  • Repaired and replaced all types of roof membrane, sub roofing, sheathing and base materials.
  • Overlapped successive layers of roofing material, determining distance of overlap using chalk line, gauge on shingling hatchet and lines on shingles.
  • Maintained and repaired roofing tools and equipment.
  • Repaired and maintained surface materials to make building exteriors weatherproof and waterproof.
  • Participated in all phases and types of commercial roofing.
  • Produced time and cost estimates for change orders.
Store Clerk, 05/2006 to 02/2009
Common SpiritHouston, TX,
  • Counted and stocked different types of merchandise to comply with inventory control tag requirements.
  • Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
  • Addressed customer complaints with knowledgeable and speedy support to maximize satisfaction.
  • Identified defective, incorrect or missing merchandise and promptly reported to supervisor.
  • Identified safety hazards and notified management to determine proper resolution of issues.
  • Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
  • Inspected deliveries, replenished shelves and stored excess products to keep on top of stock management tasks.
  • Drove sales with efficient merchandising and frequent aisle recoveries to maintain organized, attractive displays.
  • Rotated goods in inventory by following “first in, first out” approach to keep shelves organized and well-stocked.
  • Monitored product inventory levels to support completion of order requests and audits.
  • Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
  • Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety.
  • Interacted with over 100 customers daily in friendly and helpful manner.
  • Prioritized and resolved concerns such as pricing problems, damaged products and special order requests.
Education and Training
High School Diploma: , Expected in 04/2000
Bisbee High School - Bisbee, AZ
GPA:
Accomplishments
  • Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Certified Amarr dealer
  • Certified Milgard dealer
  • Certified Anderson and Eagle dealer
  • Certified Mi windows Dealer
  • OSHA Certified ( 30hrs )
Additional Information

I am a responsible hardworking person with an open mind to different points of view, always looking to improve my abilities. My mantra is always help, always teach, always give the example. I go to that to be a better employee and boss.

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Bisbee High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Purchasing Agent
  • Production Worker
  • Sales Representative
  • Installer
  • Roofing Laborer
  • Store Clerk

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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