Aja Wright
Coram,NY
Summary
Resourceful Purchasing Agent responsibly and proficiently procures materials necessary for operations. Performs detailed cost analyses and negotiates with vendors using skilled problem-solving abilities. Experienced evaluator of supplier performance and maintains constant awareness of inventory levels.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Purchasing Agent
The Pace Companies
Brooklyn, NY
05.2021 - 12.2024
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- 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.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Computed and created purchase orders in [Vista, Kojo] to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Decorative Plumbing Sales Consultant
Elegance & Hardware
New York, NY
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
- Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.
- Followed up with existing customers to provide additional support and address concerns.
- Evaluated customer purchase requirements and recommended best-fit company offerings.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Retained consistent client base by conducting market research to develop brand strategy.
- Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.
Bath Sales Assistant
Grande Central Showroom
New York , NY
05.2007 - 08.2019
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Communicated orders to vendors, scheduling carriers for pickup if needed.
- Entered, coded and processed vendor invoices and helped track expenses for capitalizations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clara Barton High School
Brooklyn, NY06.1997
Skills
- Java
- Python
- SQL
- New Vendor Setup
- Accounts Payable
- Negotiation
- Payroll Assistance
- Product Knowledge
- Time Management
- Purchase Order Processing
- Vendor Relations
Timeline
Junior Purchasing Agent
The Pace Companies
05.2021 - 12.2024
Decorative Plumbing Sales Consultant
Elegance & Hardware
08.2019 - 05.2021
Bath Sales Assistant
Grande Central Showroom
05.2007 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Clara Barton High School
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