Alec Bishop
North Little Rock,AR
Summary
Dynamic Buyer with extensive expertise in strategic sourcing and vendor relations at Metro Scrap, achieving significant reductions in procurement costs through impactful negotiations and relationship management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Metro Scrap
09.2020 - Current
- Established long-term supplier relationships to enhance quality and ensure competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to assess needs and identify purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Secured favorable pricing terms by developing strong relationships with suppliers.
- Monitored vendor performance to guarantee timely delivery and swiftly address issues.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve shipping delays while minimizing operational impact.
- Created cost-effective purchasing strategies to optimize inventory levels and streamline operations.
- Maintained a comprehensive supplier database, including contact details and pricing structures.
Pizza Maker
Pizza Pro
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Topped pizzas with appropriate ingredients according to order specifications and recipes.
- Rolled and shaped dough to ensure proper sizes and shapes for optimal cooking.
- Memorized menu items and daily specials to deliver accurate information to kitchen staff.
- Prepared raw materials by cutting vegetables and preparing dough for cooking.
Community Center Assistant
City of Maumelle
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Streamlined administrative tasks, including scheduling events and managing room reservations with digital tools.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of building systems and components for effective facility management.
- Provided exceptional customer service, efficiently resolving member inquiries and concerns.
- Conducted rounds within facility to ensure safe execution of recreation activities and monitor participant engagement.
- Collaborated with staff to develop new recreation programs, enhancing community involvement.
- Opened, closed, and secured facilities at designated times to support scheduled activities.
- Enforced conduct rules among participants and spectators to maintain a safe environment.
Education
Sports Management - Marketing
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05-2020
High School Diploma -
Maumelle High School
Maumelle, AR05-2016
Skills
- Multi-tasking ability
- Relationship management
- Materials sourcing and inventory monitoring
- Demand forecasting and analysis
- Customer service excellence
- Pricing strategy and negotiations
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Purchasing expertise and vendor relations
- Negotiation tactics
- Strategic sourcing and purchasing
Timeline
Buyer
Metro Scrap
09.2020 - Current
Pizza Maker
Pizza Pro
08.2017 - 05.2020
Community Center Assistant
City of Maumelle
06.2014 - 07.2016
Sports Management - Marketing
Arkansas State University
High School Diploma -
Maumelle High School
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