Giavonna George
Chandler,AZ
Summary
A results-driven Buyer with 3 years of experience optimizing procurement, reducing costs, and managing vendor relationships to boost profitability. Proven ability to leverage data-driven insights for strategic sourcing and inventory management. Skilled in negotiating contracts, improving supplier performance, and driving efficiency to meet organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Buyer
Harter Aerospace
Tempe
07.2025 - Current
- Evaluated supplier performance to ensure compliance with aerospace standards
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to optimize cost and quality of materials
- Managed procurement processes for critical components, ensuring timely delivery
- Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers and industry trends
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions within the procurement function.
- Reduced lead times for critical components by establishing strong relationships with key suppliers.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Devised and implemented policies and procedures for purchasing and inventory control.
- Leveraged technical expertise in evaluating complex proposals from suppliers, ensuring optimal value was achieved during negotiations.
Buyer
American Barcode & RFID
Phoenix, AZ
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, supplier negotiation, purchase orders, and contract management for labels, printers and RFID equipment
- Reduce procurement costs by through strategic supplier negotiations and process improvements.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers, ensuring product quality, delivery schedules, and compliance with contracts.
- Collaborate with finance and operations teams to manage procurement budgets and forecast material requirements.
- Implement and manage inventory control procedures, reducing stockouts and excess inventory.
- Prepare and maintain procurement reports, analyzing trends, costs, and supplier performance.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.
- Coordinated the procurement of materials, supplies, and services for multiple departments, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Assisted in the negotiation of contracts, securing favorable terms and reducing overall costs.
- Conducted market research to identify new suppliers and opportunities for cost savings.
- Maintained accurate procurement records and databases, streamlining reporting processes.
- Managed supplier relationships, resolving issues related to product
Aerospace Buyer
Perform Air International
Chandler, AZ
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Developed new strategies to reduce purchasing costs and maintain quality standards.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Developed and managed budgets for purchasing and projected purchasing needs.
- Learned aircraft systems and components
- Read/analyzed aerospace engineering drawings
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
Starbucks Barista
Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Promoted the culture, value, and missions of Starbucks
- Provided excellent customer service to all guests
- Able to work under pressure and maintains a calm demeanor at all times
- Maintained the store and anticipates the customer's needs
- Multi-tasked and able to perform many different tasks within the store during each shift
- Prepared beverages, food products, and handled cash
- Prepared and served hot and cold drinks such as coffee, tea, artisan and specialty beverages
- Ordering, receiving and distributing stock supplies
- Received and processed customer payments.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
Timeline
Technical Buyer
Harter Aerospace
07.2025 - Current
Buyer
American Barcode & RFID
08.2024 - 07.2025
Aerospace Buyer
Perform Air International
04.2023 - 08.2024
Starbucks Barista
Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel
04.2022 - 04.2023