Lauren Taveras
Charleston ,SC
Summary
Dynamic Purchasing Manager with a proven track record at Brackish, excelling in supplier relationship management, material procurement, and inventory management. Achieved significant cost reductions through optimized procurement processes and enhanced inventory coordination. Skilled in Microsoft Office, SAP, and SOS. Strong communication skills, and very solution oriented.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Brackish
Charleston, SC
12.2017 - Current
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials.
- Developed and implemented strategic sourcing strategies to optimize purchasing processes.
- Led cross-functional teams in negotiating contracts, achieving favorable terms and conditions.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing excess stock and minimizing costs.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Managed Deliveries, scheduled Freight including Air and Sea shipments
- Used SAP and SOS to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
Retail Manager
Roller Rabbit
Charleston, SC
2014 - 2017
- Led daily operations to enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales growth.
- Developed training programs for staff, improving product knowledge and service quality.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce shrinkage.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, adjusting strategies to maximize profitability.
Retail Manager
Victoria's Secret
Charleston, SC
2012 - 2015
- Led team in achieving sales targets through effective merchandising strategies.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, enhancing stock accuracy and turnover rates.
- Fostered a positive store environment by mentoring employees and promoting teamwork.
- Oversaw visual merchandising to align with brand standards, boosting customer engagement.
- Coordinated seasonal product launches, ensuring timely delivery and optimal presentation in-store.
- Oversaw store operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash management, and safety compliance.
Education
Business
Trident Technical College
Charleston, South Carolina, SCSkills
- Purchase order management
- Supplier relationship management
- Inventory coordination
- Supply chain management
- Vendor sourcing
- Logistics coordination
- Strategic sourcing
- Procurement process improvement
- Supplier relations
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5+ staff members.
- Documented and resolved inventory issues which led to continued cost savings.
- Spearheaded development of Assembly program.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaboration with Design Team to manage Purchase Orders and new materials
- Cross-trained in several departments, including Production and Sales
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Brackish
12.2017 - Current
Retail Manager
Roller Rabbit
2014 - 2017
Retail Manager
Victoria's Secret
2012 - 2015
Business
Trident Technical College