Jacob Karpen
NY,NY
Summary
Purchasing Agent with proven expertise at Frankl Trading, excelling in contract negotiation and order tracking. Successfully contributed to cost-saving initiatives, ensuring efficient operations and strong supplier relationships.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Frankl Trading
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted with vendor selection and evaluation processes.
- Collaborated with departments to assess product needs and specifications.
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives through effective negotiation support.
- Facilitated smooth operations through accurate tracking of purchase orders,
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and competitive pricing
- Evaluated supplier performance based on quality and price,
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, achieving favorable terms and conditions
- Ensured timely delivery of materials through effective planning and coordination with suppliers.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Established strong rapport with vendors resulting in improved payment terms without compromising quality or service levels.
- Enhanced product quality by monitoring supplier performance and addressing non-compliance issues.
- Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
- Played crucial role in product launches by ensuring timely availability of materials.
Skills
- Price negotiation
- Ensure high quality
- Expedite delivery dates
- Order tracking
- Vendor management
- Purchase order processing
- Communication skills
- Relationship building
- Active listening
- Written communication
- Task prioritization
- Teamwork
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Frankl Trading
01.2022 - Current