Amanda Infantino
Nesconset,NY
Summary
Talented Buyer with a strong background in making cost-effective purchasing decisions and implementing the procurement process. Accomplished in conducting exhaustive research on potential suppliers, analyzing bid information and making purchases based on pricing and value. Expert in fostering excellent professional relationships and building a network of top suppliers.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
Vantage Air Support
Holtsville, NY
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.
- Achieved competitive pricing through comprehensive sourcing.
- Sourced pricing with over 40 suppliers.
- Secured competitive pricing from suppliers through effective negotiations.
- Identified potential new vendors through strategic sourcing.
- Evaluated quotations received from prospective suppliers to award purchase orders.
- Fostered strong supplier partnerships to enhance delivery efficiency, reduce expenses and ensure consistent quality.
Purchasing Administrator
Bunzl Retail
Bethpage, NY
09.2018 - 07.2022
- Managed customer direct ship purchase orders effectively.
- Provided updates on order status and tracking details.
- Approved freight invoices utilizing Cass system.
- Prepared detailed reports tracking freight expenses on a monthly basis.
- Processed invoice approvals for payment.
- Maintained current vendor pricing and market costs.
- Resolved accounts payable inquiries for internal teams, management, and vendors.
Buyer
Paramount Beauty Distribution Associates
Brentwood, NY
09.1999 - 04.2018
- Communicated and negotiated pricing with over 120 vendors, including OPI, Essie, Moroccanoil, Schwarzkopf, and L'Oréal.
- Created and accelerated handling of purchase orders.
- Maintained key item stock levels.
- Forecasted purchasing trends.
- Confirmed timely receipt of merchandise from vendors.
- Coordinated with vendors to resolve back order issues promptly.
- Matched received goods to corresponding purchase documentation.
- Maintained item maintenance.
- Processed purchase orders into the mainframe to update inventory for sale.
- Informed vendors regarding discrepancies in receiving.
- Conferred with sales and purchasing to match customer preferences.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Negotiated prices to maintain profit.
- Tracked inventory shipments.
- Improved merchandising strategies.
- Eliminated underperforming products from future inventory.
- Researched potential new suppliers in order to find the best value for goods and services.
Education
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood, NYSkills
- Supplier negotiation
- Purchase order processing
- Vendor relationship management
- Cost analysis
- Vendor coordination
- Strategic planning
- Inventory management
- Resourcefulness
- Communication skills
- Skilled problem solver
- Skilled Multi-Tasking
- Shipment processing
- Motivated team player
- Strong PC and typing skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Inventory control
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Vantage Air Support
07.2022 - 10.2024
Purchasing Administrator
Bunzl Retail
09.2018 - 07.2022
Buyer
Paramount Beauty Distribution Associates
09.1999 - 04.2018
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Suffolk County Community College
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