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John Carnival

Summary

Seasoned Buyer with over ten years of purchasing and procurement experience. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Expert at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule with a proven track record of maintaining 95% on-time deliveries.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer

DwyerOmega
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.

Buyer - Miljoco & Weiss Instruments Supply

Miljoco Instruments
06.2022 - 01.2024
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.

Buyer

Weiss Instruments
09.2009 - 06.2022
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
  • Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
  • Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
  • Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
  • Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
  • Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
  • Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
  • Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.

Resale Department Manager

Weiss Instruments
06.1995 - 10.2009
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
  • Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.
  • Enhanced department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
  • Implemented cross-training initiatives for employees, increasing overall departmental knowledge and versatility.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business

SUNY Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY

Skills

  • Purchase Order Management
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Materials sourcing
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Inventory Demand Forecasting and Monitoring
  • Manufacturing, creating BOM and new part numbers
  • MRP
  • Pricing negotiation
  • Inventory Control
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Enterprise Resource Planning ERP
  • Proficient in Word and Excel

Timeline

Buyer

DwyerOmega
01.2024 - 05.2024

Buyer - Miljoco & Weiss Instruments Supply

Miljoco Instruments
06.2022 - 01.2024

Buyer

Weiss Instruments
09.2009 - 06.2022

Resale Department Manager

Weiss Instruments
06.1995 - 10.2009

Associate of Arts - Business

SUNY Farmingdale

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