Versatile Buyer driven to lower costs and increase quality of goods with proactive approach to supplier management. Familiar with manufacturing practices and business operations. Finely tuned to customer buying desires, rising trends and changes in supply chain.
Skills
Financial Administration
Researching Goods
Store Audits
Staff Training
Administrative Support
Supplier Interviews
Project Requirements
Purchase Order Reconciliation
Company Inventory Oversight
Materials Purchasing
Purchasing for Manufacturing
Capital Expenditures
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Work History
03/2014 to Current
Purchasing SpecialistApellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. – San Francisco, CA, Visalia, California
Analyzed customer engineering drawings, specifications and RFQ requirements to perform purchase analysis.
Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
Computed and created purchase orders in Microsoft D365 to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
Oversaw financial administration and managed parts inventory while selecting and monitoring vendors.
Recommended metrics for product availability, costs and delivery to advance business objectives.
Handled customs clearances and documentation to deliver goods in compliance with laws and regulations.
Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
Reviewed order updates to identify best practices aligned with corporate goals.
implemented Fastenal vending machine program
implemented employee driven safety team
04/2011 to 03/2014
Parts SpecialistAdvance Auto Parts – Albion, NY, Hanford, CA
Served customers in-store and by telephone to answer questions and place orders.
Issued parts to technicians to complete customers' repairs.
Tracked parts use and charged items to customer accounts for billing.
Received and restocked product, keeping sales floor shelves full and ready for customers' purchases.
Maintained current knowledge of manufacturers' options and parts availability to offer expert support.
Worked with vendors to place new orders, handle shortage and resolve defective parts issues.
Stocked storage areas with merchandise from new trucks, following bins system accurately to minimize inventory errors.
Satisfied customers with fast, knowledgeable service for Flory nut harvesting equipment product needs.
Operated fork truck to move heavy pallets and containers of parts between vehicles and storage locations.
Inspected parts for defects, removing damaged parts and replacing with new ones.
Greeted customers via telephone and in person to answer questions, resolve concerns and complete sales.
Assisted customers in finding appropriate parts promptly.
Researched vehicles and parts via physical catalogs and electronic means.
Ordered parts from various distributors to fulfill demands.
Conducted cash handling, credit card transactions and register closeout at end of business day.
Organized parts storage and stocked inventory according to established guidelines.
Maintained clean and neat parts counter and sales floor.
Stocked and managed stock of parts.
Identified early product failure trends and communicated information to customers to help select more suitable parts.
Increased store revenue by cross-selling products and upselling services to customers.
Kept checkout areas stocked with eye-catching merchandise to boost per-customer revenue.
Satisfied customers with fast, knowledgeable service for Flory nut equipment product needs.
Reached out to vendors outside usual network to find parts not available from traditional sources.
Used and maintained knowledge of stock numbering system and properly categorized for easy access and organization.
Completed sales and service documentation for customer and business records and provided receipts of purchase.
01/2007 to 03/2014
Auto DetailerCarvana – Springfield, TN, Hanford, CA
Owner
Cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces by using cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices.
Used cleaning, protective and restorative agents to maintain and enhance appearance of vehicles.
Shined vehicle windows and windshields to remove water spots.
Applied wax to vehicle exteriors and buffed to brilliant shine.
Interacted face-to-face with customers to understand vehicle detailing needs and deliver quality satisfaction.
Provided mobile detailing services to clients at places of employment.
Cleaned engine and engine compartment with steam cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents to remove grease and grime.
Education
Expected in 06/2004 to to
High School Diploma: Hanford High - Hanford, GPA:
Additional Information
* volunteer at Lemoore and Hanford BMX track
*volunteer firefighter for Kings County Fire Department ( 2009 to 2011)
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