Bess Pulver
Sr. Buyer
Bloomfield,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong background in purchasing, vendor management and inventory control. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities and developing and executing strategies to maximize sales and profits. Considered valuable asset to any team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
TCS Electronics
01.2023 - Current
- Possess 10+ years of experience in billing, invoicing, and procurement
- Negotiating pricing and delivery while building relationship with suppliers.
- Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
- Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.
- Maintained internal inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Enhanced inventory management by implementing demand forecasting techniques and optimizing stock levels.
- Reduced procurement costs with strategic sourcing initiatives, identifying alternative suppliers for cost savings opportunities.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and purchase agreements with vendors.
- Coordinated logistics efforts to ensure on-time delivery of goods while minimizing transportation costs.
- Conducted market research to stay informed about industry trends, ensuring competitive pricing and product availability.
- Maintained accurate records of all procurement activities, facilitating efficient audit processes and regulatory compliance.
- Developed comprehensive purchasing strategies to support organizational growth and profitability objectives.
- Demonstrated strong negotiation skills, consistently obtaining favorable pricing and payment terms from suppliers.
- Improved supplier relationships through effective communication and timely resolution of issues.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction in supply chain.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
General Manager
The Cedar Lodge
06.2013 - 12.2022
- Utilize QuickBooks to process billing, payments, and reconciling bank accounts
- Increased monthly revenue by 17% by suggesting and implementing switch from nightly to long-term studio rentals
- Manage accounts receivable and payable for entire property management company
- Apply conflict resolution management skills with tenants.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
Buyer
IEC Electronics
01.2002 - 05.2013
- Negotiated pricing and delivery with suppliers
- Processed quotes for best price and delivery times
- Managed procurement of raw material to enable delivery of customer requirements and minimize on-hand inventory
- Utilized customer forecast and supply chain to manage material purchases.
Education
Undergraduate Certificate - Medical Billing & Coding
DeVry University
Skills
MS Excel & MS Word
Accounts Payable (AP)
Invoicing
QuickBooks
Accounts Receivable (AR)
Analyzing data
ERP System Knowledge
Customer Service
Purchase Order Management
Cost Control
Time Management
Adaptability and Flexibility
Supplier Communication
Attention to Detail
Timeline
Senior Buyer
TCS Electronics
01.2023 - Current
General Manager
The Cedar Lodge
06.2013 - 12.2022
Buyer
IEC Electronics
01.2002 - 05.2013
Undergraduate Certificate - Medical Billing & Coding
DeVry University