Jessica Affronti
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Well-qualified Purchasing Specialist with 4-year record of merchandising and sourcing performance. Expert in vendor relations, contract negotiation, and price structuring. Works with management to improve item quality and sourcing procedures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
PRI Graphics & Signs
2021.04 - Current
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Recommended metrics for product availability, costs, and delivery to advance business
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce operational costs.
- Conducted research, identifying potential vendors and better pricing options.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
Admissions Counselor
Grand Canyon University
2019.11 - 2021.04
- Responsible for achieving enrolment goals monthly through excellent customer service and strategic prospecting
- Monthly Averages for enrolment and first-class completion obtained through analysing the correct program course and fit for each individual student
- Aided in guiding each student through the duration of their program as well as working with new and prospective students
- Communicate with new and prospective online students via outbound and inbound call contact
- Keep an organized work environment to effectively move students through the enrolment process
- Meet performance goals and generate referral activity
- Guide prospective students through admissions process through excellent and quality customer care
- Work with a team to ensure success and be resourceful with tasks to execute enrolment
- Manage multiple students at a given time with the ability to prioritize tasks to execute a seamless process.
Arizona Sales Executive
Mother Earth Brew Co.
2017.06 - 2019.11
- Responsible for achieving sales objectives through relationship management between distributors and growing list of accounts in a self-sufficient, time organized and adaptable manner
- Sales and Relationships: Successfully obtained territory growth of ~15,800 case equivalents over the span of current employment through impactful support to relationships in major distribution and over 250 accounts in the territory
- Time Management and Adaptability: Efficiently plan and execute sales strategies and territory routing of over 400+ distribution accounts
- Problem solve and adapt to distribution and account needs throughout each day, earning pristine recognition through service excellence
- Communication: Effectively and efficiently communicate with over 30 Distribution representatives on sales strategies and needs in the Arizona market
- Follow up with communication on every necessary account and distribution representative with potential in gaining placements
Merchandise Buyer
Troon Golf
2015.11 - 2017.06
- Successfully grow consumer demand and sales through the use of researching and buying over 50+ brands of products such as but not limited to: Nike, Under Armour, Titleist, Callaway and more
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Management -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2015
Skills
- Customer Service (9 years)
- Sales (5 years)
- Business Development
- Prospecting
- Cold Calling
- Microsoft Office
- Relationship Management
- CRM Software
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Supplier negotiation
- Negotiation
- Inventory Management
- New Vendor Setup
- Materials Planning
- Product sourcing
- Pricing Structures
- Cost Control
- Price Analysis
- Strategic Sourcing
- Pricing strategy
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist
PRI Graphics & Signs
2021.04 - Current
Admissions Counselor
Grand Canyon University
2019.11 - 2021.04
Arizona Sales Executive
Mother Earth Brew Co.
2017.06 - 2019.11
Merchandise Buyer
Troon Golf
2015.11 - 2017.06
Bachelor of Science in Business Management -
Grand Canyon University
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