Rebekah Clark
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Resourceful Purchasing Agent skilled in navigating complex negotiations to secure the best deals. Known for productivity and efficiency in task completion, with specialized skills in supply chain management, cost reduction strategies, and vendor relations. Excels using critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication to meet organizational procurement goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Source one flooring
Sterling , VA
02.2024 - Current
- Evaluated offers from vendors and negotiated better prices or terms.
- Coordinated logistics such as transportation schedules for incoming shipments.
- Verified warehouse received accurate and timely inventory by regularly consulting database.
- Participated in trade shows and industry events to stay informed on market trends.
- Prepared periodic reports detailing purchase activity as requested by management.
- Managed inventory levels to meet production needs while minimizing excess stock.
- Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
- Developing warranties
- Managing office software
- Filing receiving paperwork
- Organization of the office materials, supplies and paperwork.
Shift Manager
Starbucks
Woodbridge, VA
09.2018 - 02.2024
- Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Ordered materials for day to day operations
- Gave employee quarterly development reports
- Interviewed possible baristas
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VASkills
- Vendor engagement
- Product sourcing
- Procurement
- Strategic sourcing
- Customer satisfaction
- Organization
- Research
- Implementing software
- Management
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Source one flooring
02.2024 - Current
Shift Manager
Starbucks
09.2018 - 02.2024
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College