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Jakina Griffin

Professional Summary

Accomplished Purchasing Manager with history of overseeing

procurement operations. Strategic planner offering demonstrated track record and core strengths in key relationship management and inventory management coupled with contract negotiation skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths.

Work History

Daystar (DPI Off Road) - Purchasing Manager

05/2021 - Current

Recovery Innovations - Purchasing Buyer (Vincent Benjamin Contract) 08/2020 - 10/2020

Place purchase orders in a timely and cost-effective manner based on the ERP system

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Verifying pricing, due dates and quantities ordered will cover sales order demands & stock levels

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● Update vendor quotes and vendor lead times

Monitor and maintain vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and services as required

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Identify trends in product usage (increases and decreases) and take steps to ensure stock

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Work with engineering on identifying product changes, updates, costs, new suppliers, etc

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● Review order confirmations for accuracy and requirement needs Collaborate with the sales team on promotions, sale items, & discontinued items

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Responsible for packaging inventory and supplies for day-to-day shipping

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● Research new vendors

● Negotiate pricing.

● Prepare purchase orders and maintain purchasing records

● Maintain relationship with vendors or suppliers and negotiate contracts Evaluate and analyze purchasing and price trends to identify forecasting demand and minimize purchasing costs

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602-***-****

Tolleson, AZ 85353

Skills

● Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

● Corrigo

● Global Shop Solutions

● Requests for Information

● Procurement Expertise

● Distribution Experience

● Price Negotiation

● Resourcefulness

● Vendor Relationship Management

● New Vendor Setup

● Cost Reduction

Education

University of Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Arts in Business

Safeway Inc - Equipment Specialist I-Parts Purchasing 10/2006 - 05/2019

Aerospace Southwest - Accounting Assistant

12/2004 - 05/2006

Work as liaison between Finance Department needs and vendors for automated billing process

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● Cost variance and price reporting

● Purchasing projects and analysis

● Compare & negotiate cost with vendors prior to purchasing

● Evaluate the quality and appropriateness of supplies and equipment Perform daily close, month-end close, year-end close, and outside organizational audit tasks

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● Prepare various account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items

● Maintain budgets and budget revisions; Assist with monthly financials.

● Cost variance and price reporting

● Purchasing projects and analysis

● Compares & negotiate cost with vendors prior to purchasing

● Process and expedite purchase orders within approved dollar limit

● Evaluate the quality and appropriateness of supplies and equipment Maintains constant contact with Vendors, Service Providers, and third- party shippers

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Accomplishments: Implemented direct shipping program to eliminate issues of damaged and return parts

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Implemented the Hussmann Door program for 3 of Safeway's' Divisions to reduce inventory cost and shipping expense

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Perform reports on ROI monthly for parts in equipment, equipment fixtures, refrigeration, and HVAC

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Established annual savings of $3 million for the company through the replenishment program.

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● Problem Collections

● Weekly check run

● Batch and total supplier invoices for AP

● Manage all petty cash and office supply expense accounts Reconcile bank balances; expense accounts; record general ledger entries

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● Establish customer credit lines and set up credit accounts with vendor.

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