Alera Nash
Purchasing Agent/Contracting Specialist
Miami,FL
Summary
Versatile Buyer driven to lower costs and increase quality of goods with proactive approach to supplier management. Familiar with government practices and business operations. Finely tuned to customer buying desires, rising trends and changes in supply chain. Emerging purchasing professional with Bachelor's degree in Accounting and background in the government. Detail-oriented and enthusiastic with strengths in market research, trend forecasting, and administration. Experience working within strict budget guidelines. 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.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
United States Coast Guard
Miami, FL
12.2019 - Current
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Reviewed order updates to identify best practices aligned with corporate goals.
- Recommended metrics for product availability, costs and delivery to advance business objectives.
- Adjusted procedures as needed to maximize department effectiveness.
- Managed vendor purchase order process including dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Handled customs clearances and documentation to deliver goods in compliance with laws and regulations.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends.
- Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
Contract Specialist
United States Coast Guard
Miami, FL
12.2019 - Current
- Determined responsibilities of providers based on contracts and agreements.
- Resolved claims disputes and handled payments.
- Drafted favorable and timely contracts for supplies and services.
- Boosted customer experiences by delivering superior customer service, issue resolution and merchandising.
- Collected, arranged and input information into database system.
Inventory Manager/Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
United States Coast Guard
Miami, FL
12.2019 - Current
- Strengthened inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and space limitations.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 15 packages per day.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Scanned and entered new inventory, updated numbers and investigated variances.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Performed freight processing functions, assisting associates with misplacement freight packages.
Fireman
United States Coast Guard
Portsmouth, Virginia
11.2017 - 10.2019
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.
- Reviewed and checked technical drawings by architectural technicians, CAD technicians and drafters.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.
- Completed over 200 projects consistently sticking to strict schedules and budgets from start to finish.
- Researched and investigated project requirements.
- Tested and assembled engineering system components.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountant
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV 01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accountant
Post University
Waterbury, CT 01.2020 - Current
No Degree -
Gwinnett Technical College
LawrencevilleHigh School Diploma -
Central Gwinnett High School
Lawrenceville, GA 05.2014 - 05.2017
Skills
Pricing structures
Accomplishments
* Achievement Medal
* Nominated for Employee of the quarter for saving the United States Coast Guard over 300,000 dollars.
Certification
Certified CPR/First AID
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Accountant
Post University
01.2020 - Current
Purchasing Agent
United States Coast Guard
12.2019 - Current
Contract Specialist
United States Coast Guard
12.2019 - Current
Inventory Manager/Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
United States Coast Guard
12.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Accountant
American Public University System
01.2019 - 01.2020
Fireman
United States Coast Guard
11.2017 - 10.2019
Certified CPR/First AID
05-2017
High School Diploma -
Central Gwinnett High School
05.2014 - 05.2017
No Degree -
Gwinnett Technical College
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