KIRSTEN CHERAMIE
Crosby
Summary
Dynamic Purchase Assistant with proven expertise at Florida Marine Transporters in supplier negotiation and inventory management. Successfully optimized purchasing processes, enhancing cost efficiency by identifying new vendors and improving contract compliance. Adept at market research and fostering strong supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality goods.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchase Assistant
FLORIDA MARINE TRANSPORTERS
CROSBY
04.2020 - 06.2025
- Attended trade shows, conferences, seminars or other events related to procurement activities.
- Participated in negotiations with suppliers and vendors over terms of contract or agreement.
- Evaluated existing purchasing processes and identified areas for improvement or optimization.
- Identified new sources of supply that could provide better quality goods at lower prices.
- Researched market trends and pricing to ensure competitive prices on products and services purchased.
- Prepared purchase orders based on approved requisitions in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Assisted in the maintenance of accurate records and documentation for all purchases.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy prior to processing payments to suppliers and vendors.
- Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock levels and ensuring timely restocking when needed.
- Provided assistance in resolving disputes related to purchase orders, invoicing discrepancies.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of materials and supplies as required.
- Processed and created documents for purchase orders and change orders.
- Processed customer invoices and documented information for payments.
- Handled inventory receiving, pricing agreements and internal inventory management.
- Communicated with suppliers regarding order confirmation and status.
- Analyzed and reported job costing analysis to professionals.
- Researched and selected new vendors to diversify inventory.
- Resolved problems related to vendor shipping issues.
- Partnered with professionals to implement and maintain policies and procedures.
- Kept inventory within ideal minimum and maximum levels with skilled management.
- Prepared purchase orders, solicited bid proposals and reviewed requisitions for goods and services.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
Education
High School Diploma -
HARGRAVE HIGH SCHOOL
Huffman, TXSkills
- Purchase order management
- Supplier negotiation
- Inventory management
- Market research
- Cost analysis
- Contract compliance
Timeline
Purchase Assistant
FLORIDA MARINE TRANSPORTERS
04.2020 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
HARGRAVE HIGH SCHOOL
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