Connor Gilkerson
Waco,Texas
Summary
Solid background in procurement and supplier management. Successfully negotiated contracts and streamlined purchasing processes to enhance cost efficiency. Demonstrated ability in vendor relationship management and strategic sourcing.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buyer Manager
Ubi Products
Waco, TX
07.2016 - Current
- Bought merchandise for resale to consumers.
- Inspected merchandise to determine quality, value and yield.
- Examined, selected, ordered and purchased merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, and specification requirements.
- Obtained information about customer needs by conferring with estimating.
- Provided estimating with prices, mark-ups and mark-downs, manufacturer numbers, season codes, and style numbers.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, optimizing costs and ensuring quality standards.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability and reducing excess inventory costs.
- Trained junior buyers on procurement best practices, enhancing team performance and knowledge sharing.
Receptionist
Ubi Products
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Operated multi-line telephone system to answer incoming calls and accurately direct callers to appropriate employees.
- Delivered phone messages to personnel with written call-back numbers and names.
- Signed for incoming deliveries and notified employees of packages.
- Policed office front entrance, monitoring arrival and departure of staff and visitors.
Cashier
Hollister Co
08.2013 - 12.2014
- Greeted and informed customers of products, fostering positive store experiences.
- Leveraged POS system to perform purchase transactions for customers.
- Enforced store safety and cleanliness standards.
- Processed cash, check and credit cards for customer purchases.
Education
Certificate - Business/Commerce
McLennan Community College
Waco, Texas12-2017
Skills
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Purchasing strategy
- Supplier relationship management
- Customer service
- Attention to Detail
- Forecasting
- Forklift
Certification
- Technical Support Fundamentals
- Foundations of Project Management
- Bookkeeping Basics
Timeline
Buyer Manager
Ubi Products
07.2016 - Current
Receptionist
Ubi Products
06.2014 - 07.2016
Cashier
Hollister Co
08.2013 - 12.2014
Certificate - Business/Commerce
McLennan Community College