Purchasing, Buyer, Sourcing Specialist

HIGHLIGHT OF ABILITIES:

Certified for LEAN production to increase efficiency in operations and eliminate excess wasteful inventory.

Ability to negotiate contract costs, terms, minimums, and incentives in order to gain or grow new business and margin growth.

Collaborate and maintain multiple departments across the corporations to meet customers needs

Ability to collaborate with various departments to successfully implement new business and foster existing customer relationships.

Capability to adapt to market changes that drive and implement cost reductions and increase margins throughout the company.

Ability to learn various internal CRM systems, and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

RECENT EXPERIENCE:

Veritiv Corporation, Exton, PA 9/2015-5/2019

National Sourcing Specialist

Managed the entire FS product proposal of RFPs for multi-region opportunities until each deadline.

Developed customized facility solution product programs that meet each customer’s needs as they aligned with Veritiv’s overall LEAN strategy and preferred manufacturers.

Negotiated contract costs, terms, minimums, and incentives in order to gain and/or grow new business and enhance margins.

Collaborated with sales and product management on sourcing strategies in attempt to meet vendor growth initiatives.

Conducted existing business revamp projects aimed at producing cost savings and enhancing margins.

Offered product solutions for the customer, and simplified logistic complexities.

Continued to network with preferred manufacturers while continuing to onboard new suppliers to further growth potential and offer new supplier options.

Collaborated with program management, sales, and inventory teams to successfully implement awarded programs.

Identified and implemented cost reductions through product, pricing, costing, and margin analysis.

Initiated margin enhancement projects within the customer contract parameters.

Maintained extensive industry knowledge in regards to product applications, new and competitive products, pricing and market trends.

Developed and enhanced multi-level vendor with a National and/or North American footprint.

Other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned

Transicoil, Collegeville, PA (Contract Assignment through Aerotek) 9/2014-8/2015

Purchasing Agent/Expeditor

Prepared purchase orders and maintained in stock inventory to avoid any production slowdowns or stoppages.

Reviewed in stock and production reports daily to maintain inventory flow.

Maintained constant communication with suppliers for best pricing and delivery.

Sourced new suppliers, as well as negotiated costs and freight.

Other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned

TORRE Big & Tall Menswear, Philadelphia, PA 5/2002-7/2014

General Merchandise Manager/Buyer/E-Commerce Manager

Attended trade shows to determine the best apparel for the upcoming season.

Managed and maintained seasonal merchandising floor plans of the entire store.

Prepared purchase orders by style, color and size.

Maintained full working E-Commerce site for the store which consisted of adjusting sell prices, promotions, product descriptions and selection.

Prepared promotional e-mail blast programs for upcoming events in-store and online.

Maintained a network of suppliers to ensure we received the best pricing and delivery options.

Sourced new suppliers, as well as negotiated costs and freight.

Other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned

EDUCATION: Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI.

Major: Business Emphasis – Marketing

Wilkes University, Wilkes Barre, PA

Major: Business Emphasis –Administration

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

BATA (Big and Tall Associates Buying Group)

DLS Buying Group

Fund Raising and Team Sponsorships-(Montgomery County Bulldogs Travel Baseball, Montgomery County Shock Travel Softball, Pottsgrove Soccer Club,)

Soccer Coach, Pottsgrove Soccer Club (former)

Assistant Scout master, Troop 129, Limerick, PA (former)

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