ARMETRIA WHITE
Memphis,TN
Summary
Results-driven Senior Buyer with expertise in strategic purchasing and vendor management. Proven ability to optimize supply chains and enhance supplier relationships, contributing to significant cost savings and operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer / Purchasing Manager
Southern Steel Supply
01.2024 - Current
- Lead end-to-end purchasing activities including sourcing, vendor coordination, pricing, and order fulfillment.
- Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing and timely delivery.
- Process and verify purchase and sales orders ensuring accuracy in product details and logistics.
- Monitor inventory levels, backorders, and shipment schedules to maintain supply continuity.
- Resolve vendor and customer issues including discrepancies, returns, and pricing adjustments.
- Support sales and operations teams with purchasing insights and order management support.
Procurement & Order Management Analyst
Graphic Packaging International
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Managed order validation and ensured procurement data integrity across Salesforce and ERP systems.
- Partnered with Finance and Accounting to resolve invoice and billing discrepancies.
- Maintained 97-99% order accuracy through audits and compliance reviews.
- Reviewed pricing, contracts, and customer entitlements to ensure procurement compliance.
- Improved quote-to-cash and procurement workflow efficiency through process enhancements.
Senior Buyer / Purchasing Planner
Newly Weds Foods
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed procurement of 400+ SKUs ensuring continuous raw material supply for production.
- Coordinated with vendors, manufacturing, QA, and operations teams for material availability.
- Executed inventory control initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete stock.
- Scheduled inbound shipments and tracked logistics for raw materials.
- Performed monthly cycle counts and resolved inventory discrepancies.
- Developed long-range supply forecasts and presented to leadership.
HR Assistant
Newly Weds Foods
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Coordinated staffing, payroll documentation, and onboarding operations to streamline HR processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westwood High School
Memphis, TNSkills
- Strategic purchasing
- Vendor management
- Procurement operations
- Supply chain optimization
- Demand forecasting
- Inventory control
- KPI reporting
- Advanced data analysis
- QAD expertise
- Contract negotiation
Timeline
Senior Buyer / Purchasing Manager
Southern Steel Supply
01.2024 - Current
Procurement & Order Management Analyst
Graphic Packaging International
01.2021 - 01.2024
Senior Buyer / Purchasing Planner
Newly Weds Foods
01.2018 - 01.2021
HR Assistant
Newly Weds Foods
01.2015 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Westwood High School