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Jessica Raymond

Henderson,NV

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with strong technical skills and the ability to learn concepts quickly. Hard-working purchasing coordinator looking to apply my education and experience. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication, and planning abilities. Dependable and punctual with outstanding mathematical aptitude. Resourceful Purchaser efficiently negotiates with vendors to process and create purchase orders to meet supply and demand. Collaborates with buyers, subcontractors, and third-party vendors to address evolving marketplace needs. Functions under minimal supervision but will excel in team environments to attain sales goals and fulfill customer requests.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Coordinator

Touchstone Living
01.2020 - Current
  • Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies.
  • Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking.
  • Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.
  • Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power.
  • Worked with shipment companies to manage distribution.
  • Determined recurring business needs and maintained necessary inventory levels.
  • Conducted market research to determine appropriate pricing. Collected operations data and created spreadsheets detailing trends. Monitored weekly, monthly, and quarterly achievement goals. Researched different vendors and negotiated the purchase of the best quality products at the most cost-effective prices.
  • Issued all purchase orders and expedited shipments to meet production schedules.
  • Planned, organized, and executed multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines.
  • Market research to determine appropriate pricing: I collected operations data and created spreadsheets detailing trends, as well as monitored and forecast upcoming levels of demand.

Purchasing Manager

Red Rock Running Company
08.2018 - 01.2020
  • Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules.
  • Coordinated communication between customers and staff to create an enjoyable environment.
  • Communicated with leaders and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly goals.
  • Seasonal programs designed to enhance orders for future sales of products.
  • Often attended workshops to learn about product innovation and engage in customer retention.
  • Wrote standard operating procedures for the company while meeting and exceeding the sales quota.
  • I generated reports, documents, and analyses for owner review.

Assistant Purchasing Manager

MGM Resorts International - CORP
08.2016 - 07.2018
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
  • Implemented policies to reduce costs and eliminate waste.
  • Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
  • Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.
  • Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing, and leadership roles.
  • Identified and targeted critical procurement issues and saving requirements.
  • Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
  • Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
  • Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine the best fit for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
  • Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure the best prices for materials and services.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT
05.2015

Skills

MS Excel expert * Flexible team player * Detail-oriented * Strong communication skills * Expert in MS Office Suite * Effective time management * Computer proficiency *60 WPM


*** References available upon request.

Timeline

Purchasing Coordinator

Touchstone Living
01.2020 - Current

Purchasing Manager

Red Rock Running Company
08.2018 - 01.2020

Assistant Purchasing Manager

MGM Resorts International - CORP
08.2016 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Rocky Mountain College

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