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Alicia Ray

Blair,NE

Summary

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.

Reliable with solid background in coordinating purchasing activities and ensuring timely procurement processes. Proven track record in streamlining supplier relationships and enhancing inventory management. Demonstrated ability in contract negotiation and cost reduction strategies.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Coordinator

D&W Fine Pack
01.1995 - Current
  • Checked items received against items ordered by verifying receipts.
  • Maintained and reviewed computerized records of items purchased and costs associated with purchases.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Conducted market research for alternative suppliers, leading to increased competition and improved pricing negotiations.
  • Improved supplier relationships, resulting in better product quality and delivery times.
  • Researched suppliers based on availability, quality, selection, and price.
  • Evaluated vendor performance, ensuring compliance with company standards and expectations.
  • Created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
  • Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
  • Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
  • Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
  • Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
  • Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
  • Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Harrison
Mondamin, IA
05-1993

Skills

  • Purchasing coordination
  • Price comparison
  • Price negotiations
  • Demand forecasting
  • Estimating and cost tracking
  • Order tracking
  • Supplier negotiation
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Purchase order processing
  • New vendor setup
  • Product sourcing
  • Procurement
  • Inventory coordination
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Purchase orders
  • Materials management

Timeline

Purchasing Coordinator

D&W Fine Pack
01.1995 - Current

High School Diploma -

West Harrison
Alicia Ray