Courtney Evans
Sarasota
Summary
Purchasing Manager with extensive experience in managing procurement and inventory for large-scale projects. Demonstrated success in cost control and enhancing supplier performance through effective negotiation and structured tracking systems. Thrives in cross-functional environments, ensuring alignment with project goals and operational efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Roman Fountains, Inc.
Florida
01.2024 - Current
- Own and manage the full purchasing lifecycle for domestic and international vendors supporting multiple large-scale commercial fountain projects.
- Issue, track, and reconcile high-value purchase orders while maintaining alignment with project schedules, budgets, and engineering requirements.
- Lead vendor negotiations on pricing, lead times, freight, and tariff impacts, improving cost control and delivery reliability.
- Built and maintain structured vendor spend trackers, reorder point models, and inventory control spreadsheets to support data-driven purchasing decisions.
- Implemented reorder point and safety stock calculations to prevent stockouts while reducing excess inventory.
- Act as the primary liaison between vendors, project managers, engineering, and accounting to resolve discrepancies, shortages, and timeline conflicts.
- Support QuickBooks Desktop purchasing and inventory processes, ensuring clean data for financial reporting and audits.
- Improved vendor response and accountability through consistent follow-ups and standardized communication.
- Reduced purchasing errors and backorders by implementing structured tracking tools.
Purchasing Assistant / Shipping & Receiving Coordinator
Roman Fountains, Inc.
Florida
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported purchasing operations by processing purchase orders, tracking shipments, and coordinating inbound/outbound logistics.
- Verified deliveries against POs, resolved discrepancies, and ensured accurate receiving documentation.
- Maintained inventory records and assisted with reorder planning.
- Collaborated closely with senior purchasing leadership to support procurement and project execution.
Shipping & Receiving Clerk / Inventory Specialist
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed inbound and outbound freight, inventory counts, and material flow.
- Ensured accurate documentation, labeling, and storage of materials.
- Supported inventory accuracy and operational efficiency across warehouse operations.
Seafood Clerk
Publix Super Markets
- Delivered consistent customer service in a high-volume retail environment.
- Maintained strict food safety, inventory rotation, and quality standards.
- Recognized for reliability, teamwork, and work ethic.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southeast High School
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Vendor relationship management
- Inventory Control & Reorder Point Planning
- Supply Chain & Lead Time Management
- Safety Stock & Demand Planning
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- ERP & Accounting Systems
- Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Inventory Tracking
- Vendor Spend Analysis
- Inventory Forecasting
- Highly organized
- Strong follow-through
- Thrives in fast-paced environments
- Deadline-driven
- E-procurement systems
- Ownership
- Accountability
- Time Management
- Priority Management
- Supplier performance evaluation
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Roman Fountains, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Purchasing Assistant / Shipping & Receiving Coordinator
Roman Fountains, Inc.
01.2023 - 01.2024
Shipping & Receiving Clerk / Inventory Specialist
04.2022 - 01.2024
Seafood Clerk
Publix Super Markets
High School Diploma -
Southeast High School