Elba Wilcox
Fayetteville,GA
Summary
Seasoned Director of Purchasing with 29 years of experience optimizing procurement processes, spearheading cost reduction, and managing internal and vendor relationships. Expert in Microsoft Office suite and a Smart Spend property expert with a strong background in hospitality. Known for strong leadership and organizational skills, and ability to build high performing teams.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Purchasing
Hilton Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
11.1995 - Current
- Implemented purchasing policies and procedures.
- Established relationships with key vendors, ensuring quality products and services are delivered on time at competitive prices.
- Reviewed purchase orders to ensure accuracy of specifications and pricing prior to approval.
- Managed inventory levels, monitored stock availability, and identified potential shortages in a timely manner.
- Performed supplier performance evaluations to assess vendor performance in delivering goods or services against agreed-upon terms.
- Collaborated with internal departments such as finance, Food & Beverage, engineering, Housekeeping, to identify needs and provide solutions related to purchasing issues.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchases including invoices, receipts, product descriptions.
- Monitored market trends in order to anticipate changing conditions affecting supply chain costs and availability of materials and products necessary for business operations.
- Coordinated shipping schedules with companies in order to minimize delivery fuel charges.
- Attended trade shows and conferences related to Purchasing and Supply Chain Management in order to stay abreast of latest industry trends.
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels to meet personnel and corporate needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Puerto Rico
Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico05-1987
Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Resourcefulness
- Meticulous eye for detail
- Inventory Coordination
- Operations Management
- Process Development
- Compliance Management
- Professional communication skills
- Purchase Order Management
- Policy improvements
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Director of Purchasing
Hilton Atlanta
11.1995 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Puerto Rico
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