Daniel Rubbone
Saratoga Springs,NY
Summary
Strategic Buyer with expertise in supplier negotiation and market research. Developed purchasing strategies and facilitated cross-team collaboration to achieve cost-effective agreements and reliable product availability. Strong analytical and relationship-building skills drive team success and enhance customer satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Fred The Butcher
Clifton Park, New York
08.2021 - Current
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to achieve cost-effective agreements.
- Managed supplier relationships to facilitate timely delivery of quality products, enhancing overall supply chain reliability.
- Conducted market research to identify trends, influencing strategic purchasing decisions.
- Monitored inventory levels to maintain product availability for customers, supporting sales objectives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and market demands.
Sales Associate/Assistant Manager
WinnSupply
Saratoga Springs, NY
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Executed accurate sales transactions using point-of-sale systems to ensure efficient customer service.
- Provided product information and recommendations to enhance customer experience.
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved complaints professionally, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Provided product knowledge training to new staff for customer engagement.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay updated on product offerings.
Managerial Shadowing
Reading Rooms
Saratoga Springs, NY
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Identified customer needs to enhance service delivery.
- Delivered attentive service to customers during face-to-face interactions and phone conversations.
- Addressed customer requests and answered questions to elevate overall satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2027
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NYSkills
- Supplier negotiation
- Purchasing strategies
- Cost analysis
- Purchase order processing
- Supplier analysis
- Project management
- Microsoft 365
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Analytical thinking
- Critical thinking
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Data Acquisition
Timeline
Buyer
Fred The Butcher
08.2021 - Current
Sales Associate/Assistant Manager
WinnSupply
05.2018 - 03.2020
Managerial Shadowing
Reading Rooms
06.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Arizona State University
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Hudson Valley Community College