Chelsey Mead
New Carlisle
Summary
With a proven track record at Central State University, I excelled in vendor negotiation and fostering supplier relationships, ensuring competitive pricing and superior material quality. My strategic sourcing initiatives significantly reduced procurement costs. As a JV Basketball Coach, I enhanced team performance and player development, demonstrating strong leadership and effective communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
University Buyer
Central State University
1400 Brush Row Road Wilberforce, OH 45384
10.2014 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and terms.
- Sourced high-quality materials to support organizational objectives.
- Improved inventory management by implementing efficient purchasing strategies.
- Evaluated supplier performance to maintain high standards of quality and reliability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align purchasing activities with business goals.
- Developed strong vendor relationships for long-term partnerships.
- Reduced procurement costs with strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities by reviewing procurement processes.
- Improved supplier diversity by identifying new partnership opportunities.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
High School JV Basketball Coach
Fairborn City Schools
306 E. Whittier Ave Fairborn, OH 45324
06.2016 - 02.2019
- Improved team performance by organizing and leading practice sessions.
- Coached players on fundamental skills to enhance game strategy and execution.
- Enhanced player development with individualized training plans.
- Analyzed game footage to provide strategic feedback and improve player performance.
- Boosted player morale by recognizing achievements and encouraging continuous improvement.
- Prepared players for competitive matches by conducting drills and scrimmages.
- Encouraged discipline and accountability, guiding players to uphold team values.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Management
Central State University
Wilberforce, OH05-2023
Skills
- Vendor negotiation
- Inventory management
- Purchase orders
- Cost reduction
- Supplier relationships
- Contract management
- Procurement planning
- Order tracking
- Logistics coordination
- Supplier diversity
- Vendor selection
Timeline
High School JV Basketball Coach
Fairborn City Schools
06.2016 - 02.2019
University Buyer
Central State University
10.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Management
Central State University