Lamar Jackson
Fairburn,Ga
Summary
Seasoned Buyer skilled in vendor negotiations, strategic purchasing planning, and contract negotiations. Experienced in market trend analysis and driving cost reductions while maintaining product quality. Committed to improving supply chain efficiency and achieving company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buyer II
Southern Company Gas
01.2022 - Current
- Qualified vendors and assessed bids to ensure best pricing for procured goods and services
- Managed procurement processes by closely monitoring purchases, ensuring vendor quality, and organizing an up-to-date database of vendor details
- Prepares bids, requests for quotes, and proposals by drafting precise specifications and supporting documents
- Efficiently managed inventory by accurately tracking supplies, order quantities, receipts, and sales records for both items and vendors.
- Maintained adherence to institutional, state, and federal guidelines for procurement processes.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor data to identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Created reports on supplier performance metrics such as quality, delivery times and cost savings initiatives.
- Participated in negotiations with vendors concerning prices, delivery schedules, warranties and other contractual issues.
Senior Storekeeper – Warehouse Operations
Georiga Power
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Trained and oversaw storeroom staff
- Oversaw materials not part of the inventory through a streamlined inventory management process
- Developed and sustained strong supplier connections
- Ensured compliance with record-keeping policies and procedures for storeroom operations
- Ensured accurate and accountable tracking of multimillion-dollar inventory
- Supervised and organized the handling of all dangerous materials in storage
- Enhances supplier performance through active collaboration with business leaders
- Managed bid development and supplier risk assessment by utilizing strategic sourcing methods.
- Maintained accurate records of all store items and supplies, including quantity, location, cost and value.
- Monitored stock levels and identified shortages or excesses in inventory.
Storekeeper
Georiga Power
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Maintained duties of helper position
- Completed storekeeper program
- Maintained inbound and outbound receiving efficiently.
Helper
Georiga Power
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Successfully fulfilled job requests from both internal and external sources
- Ensured the cleanliness and orderliness of picking zones
- Conducted annual inventory spot checks and audits consistently every year
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts to unload and pick material on a regular basis.
- Assisted in stocking shelves, unloading merchandise and organizing inventory.
- Organized product displays, rotated stock and removed outdated items.
Utility Assistant
Alabama Power
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Contributed to the infrastructure development and upkeep of Alabama Power distribution lines.
- Completed tasks utilizing a diverse array of machinery such as diggers, cranes, aerial devices, and pulling and tensioning equipment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Leisure Studies
University of South Alabama
05-2012
Skills
- MS Office proficient
- JETS Proficient
- Promotions & Marketing
- Maximo Software
- Priya Software
- Oracle Proficient
- Analytical Skills
- Negotiation
- Problem-Solving
- Record Maintenance
- Procurement planning
- Strategic Sourcing
- Pricing knowledge
- Forecasting
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Purchase Order Management
- Pricing negotiations
- Procurement procedures
- Vendor Relations
- Materials sourcing
- Inventory Oversight
- Customer Service
Accomplishments
- Employee of the year 5x
Certification
- Forklift Operator Certification - Various Accredited Providers.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Buyer II
Southern Company Gas
01.2022 - Current
Senior Storekeeper – Warehouse Operations
Georiga Power
01.2020 - 01.2022
Storekeeper
Georiga Power
01.2017 - 01.2020
Helper
Georiga Power
01.2016 - 01.2017
Utility Assistant
Alabama Power
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Leisure Studies
University of South Alabama
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