MW Marc H. Williams

Rohnert Park, CA ***** 707-***-****

ad1m4h@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Well-organized Buyer Manager bringing 25 years of experience building quality vendor relationships to foster cost-effective and timely purchasing operations. Communicative and personable with excellent command of inventory management and supply chain functions. Diligent Purchaser regularly maintains inventory to meet vendor product supply requirements and properly fulfill orders. Maintains market awareness by communicating customer needs with buyer and sales teams. Liaises with buyer to determine specialty order pricing and out-of-stock item estimated delivery and freight costs to meet customer expectations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

SKILLS Materials Purchasing

Supplier Selection

Financial Analysis

Business Correspondence

Supplier Quotes

Purchasing and Procurement

Complex Problem-Solving

Purchasing for Manufacturing

Inventory Management

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Financial Strategy Management

Cost Analysis

WORK HISTORY PURCHASING COORDINATOR 08/2022 to 08/2023 TacMed Solutions Petaluma, CA

Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.

Contacted each vendor and recorded information regarding price, availability and quality of products.

Collaborated with internal and external customers and managed all pricing and availability of all products.

Created purchase orders and had each signed by production managers. Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste. Computed and created purchase orders in [System] to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders. Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.

Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.

Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders. Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.

STORE MANAGER 08/2008 to 07/2019

CVS Pharmacy Petaluma, CA

Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.

Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.

Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation. Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.

Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members. Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements. Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

STORE MANAGER OF OPERATIONS 05/1988 to 08/2008

Longs Drug Store Cupertino, CA

Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.

Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures. Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness. Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members. Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.

Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.

Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.

Approved regular payroll submissions for employees. EDUCATION Associate of Arts Business

De Anza College, Cupertino, CA

High School Diploma

Montgomery High School, Santa Rosa, CA

Contact this candidate