Alexander Gift
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Seasoned Buyer with over a decade of invaluable experience managing high-performing teams across diverse product lines within Law Enforcement retail and wholesale operations. Consistently promoted for exceptional performance and service. Successfully manages diverse purchasing needs in challenging, fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
TXAT LLC
Phoenix, AZ
01.2024 - Current
- Set up suppliers for target categories and products
- Negotiate supplier agreements and best available pricing
- Create and monitor purchase orders
- Manage inventory & drop ship fulfillment
Sales Development Representative
BeyondTrust
Phoenix, AZ
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Established strong relationships and rapport with potential clients
- Transitioned cold inquiries into warm, responsive prospects
- Pinpointed and assessed emerging opportunities for growth and development
- Collaborated with sales team members to create strategic initiatives
- Supported marketing campaigns and promotional offers
Senior Buyer/Senior Merchandise Manager
Proforce Law Enforcement
Prescott, AZ
06.2018 - 06.2023
- Accurately outlined terms, conditions, delivery deadlines and pricing in purchase orders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and market demands.
- Oversaw purchasing department by supervising staff and training new employees.
- Liaised with accounting and vendors to minimize and clear up invoice discrepancies.
- Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
- Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
- Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.
- Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
- Organized inventory for multiple locations and diversified product selections.
Buyer
Proforce Law Enforcement
Prescott, AZ
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Researched competitors and sourced new vendors.
- Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
- Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
- Negotiated special pricing incentives and agreements with suppliers
- Monitored the purchasing process, and coordinated with the Sales and Marketing departments for promotional events
Receiving
Davidson Supply Co
Prescott, AZ
12.2012 - 05.2017
- Organized packing slips, invoices, and purchase orders
- Received and organized product physically and virtually
- Placed products and rotated stock per established standards.
- Organized storage areas to maximize movement and minimize labor.
- Utilized correct and safe operating procedures when using equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks to load, unload and move materials.
- Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
- Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZSome College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZSome College (No Degree) - Aerospace Engineering
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZHigh School Diploma -
Prescott High School
Prescott, AZ2008
Skills
- Vendor relationship management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- SalesForce (CRM) proficient
- Customer service
- Accurate recordkeeping
- Merchandise selection
- Time management
- Inventory/purchase order reporting
- Procurement procedures
- Lead qualification
Timeline
Buyer
TXAT LLC
01.2024 - Current
Sales Development Representative
BeyondTrust
06.2023 - 11.2023
Senior Buyer/Senior Merchandise Manager
Proforce Law Enforcement
06.2018 - 06.2023
Buyer
Proforce Law Enforcement
05.2017 - 06.2018
Receiving
Davidson Supply Co
12.2012 - 05.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Northern Arizona University
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Yavapai College
Some College (No Degree) - Aerospace Engineering
University of Arizona
High School Diploma -
Prescott High School
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