Kirk Smith
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Communicative Purchasing Agent with 25-year background in procurement, evaluating material quality and securing services of suppliers and manufacturers. Consistently maintains accurate sales and purchasing reports for forecasting and cost tracking. Energetic and hardworking individual with high attention to detail and purchasing budget drafting capabilities.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Keller Supply Co.
Vancouver, WA
07.1995 - 04.2025
- Managed monthly purchase order shipments by deadline and cancellation dates.
- Considered optimum order quantities and stocking levels when ordering inventory.
- Verified warehouse received accurate and timely inventory by regularly consulting database.
- Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
- Researched potential products, vendors and services to compare price and quality.
- Analyzed data to optimize inventory turns and maintain sufficient inventory, meeting customer demands
- Prepared purchase orders and sent them to distributors and suppliers.
Smokehouse Manager
Cub Foods
Vancouver, WA
04.1989 - 07.1995
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
Education
High School Diploma -
Western Business College
Vancouver, WA06.1976
Skills
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Inventory Management Skills
- Documentation Requirements
- Conflict Resolution
- Computer Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Good Work Ethic
- Customer Service
- Organizational Skills
- Planning & Organizing
- Reliable & Trustworthy
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Keller Supply Co.
07.1995 - 04.2025
Smokehouse Manager
Cub Foods
04.1989 - 07.1995
High School Diploma -
Western Business College
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