DENISE FISHER

Citrus Heights, CA 408-***-**** ad3k3r@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Accomplished Senior Buyer with 12+ years of experience in purchasing and procurement, coordination and execution of business assignments.

Well-qualified individual with accomplishments in negotiating assignments, achieving results with competent planning, organization and

solutions-oriented approach while driving company growth. Diplomatic leader and strategic thinker able to inspire and cultivate productive

relationships with large world class manufacturers and vendors to advance organizational objectives. Adept at working across several industries

and company types, while continually adapting to the changing business climate. Seeking to leverage expertise in senior buyer operations to drive

efficiency and success at a new company.

Skills

● Bilingual in Spanish (Verbal/Written)

● Planning and Implementation

● Cross-Functional Collaboration

● Company Records Management

● Business Operations Coordination

● Financial Planning Proficiency

● Knowledge of Company Guidelines

● Packaging Process and Systems

● A+ Database Systems Proficiency

● Vendor and Supplier Negotiations

● Strategic Planning & Execution

● Packaging Industry Expertise

● Competitive Sourcing Abilities

● Data-Driven Decision Making Skills

● MS Office Professional (Outlook, Excel)

Work History

Senior Buyer 04/2018 - Present

Cogent Solutions & Supplies – Sacramento, CA

● Collaborates with 50+ vendors and manufacturers to negotiate pricing and payment terms to create buying programs for maximum efficiency.

● Responsible for organizing internal transferring of products within 3 locations and off-site warehouse with the goal to achieve 100% fill rate.

● Demonstrates customer service expertise with resolving discrepancies, issues, concerns, etc. to ensure accuracy and successful transaction.

● Establish positive relationships with vendors, customers, colleagues, including improving and managing pricing and discount structures.

● Manages daily replenishments of all stock items and packages from the purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue.

● Proficient in areas of establishing planning objectives by identifying and analyzing key issues, approaches and performance metrics.

● Formulated an annual operating budget (approximately 15 million dollars) ensuring that all policies and procedures were followed.

● Serves as an expert with company, products, trends, pricing, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability.

Senior Buyer 03/2015 - 03/2017

Renew Packaging – Rancho Cordova, CA

● Monitored and coordinated quality control of all will calls, inventory discrepancies, cycle counts, warehouse dilemmas and sample requests.

● Served as an expert in customer service matters, acting as a reliable resource for vendors and embodying the role of a service representative.

● Spearheads daily operations and company assignments to ensure the completion of projects prior to deadlines in a safe and efficient manner.

● Maintained meticulous company records and statistical data, upholding precision and management of sensitive and confidential systems.

● Collaborates synergistically with business/customer relationships with key corporate manufactures such as WestRock, PCA, Elkay, etc.

● Managed inventory of 300+ products during critical peak season and maintained accurate pricing due in spite of constant changes.

● Formulate and implement source profitable new business partnerships with companies that offer unique packaging solutions.

● Documented purchasing and company information in A+ Database software to maintain detailed and accurate records.

Administrative Assistant 03/2008 to 03/2015

Eleat Construction Company – San Jose, CA

● Diligently prepared financial reports, product ordering, tracking and data entry, maintaining a strong foundation of company and policy norms.

● Built excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate customer requests.

● Furnished administrative support to the company, encompassing diverse tasks such as organization of paperwork, filing, and documentation.

● Continually sought methods for improving daily tasks, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.

● Managed past due collection calls and created new accounts upholding accuracy and adherence to company regulations and policies.

● Responded to emails on Microsoft Outlook and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.

● Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.

Education

DeAnza Junior College - Associate of Science Cupertino, CA

CTE Computer Training - Certification of Completion San Jose, C

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