Lawrence Hicks
Moore,OK
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer P2
CACI International
Oklahoma City, OK
03.2024 - Current
- Review requisition, solicit/evaluate bid, recommend and select supplier for award of purchase orders.
- Negotiate price, quality, delivery and other terms and conditions.
- Perform oversight on all awarded purchase orders until delivery/completion of goods/services.
- Coordinate and prioritize activities in a fast-paced environment.
- Recruit and maintain responsive suppliers providing high quality products and services at fair and reasonable prices.
- Negotiate with suppliers and settles damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering change orders.
- Training new hires and handling foreign purchases.
Buyer P1
CACI International
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Review requisition, solicit/evaluate bid, recommend and select supplier for award of purchase orders.
- Negotiate price, quality, delivery and other terms and conditions.
- Perform oversight on all awarded purchase orders until delivery/completion of goods/services.
- Coordinate and prioritize activities in a fast-paced environment.
- Recruit and maintain responsive suppliers providing high quality products and services at fair and reasonable prices.
- Negotiate with suppliers and settles damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering change orders.
Inside Sales Representative
Motion Industries
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Responds to basic customer inquires regarding products, provides quotes, and handles order entry.
- Places customer orders via telephone, fax, email, electronic methods, or walk in (counter sales).
- Influences Motion Industries' gross profit through negotiating the sale price and purchase price, within certain parameters.
- May adjust non-contract customer pricing to meet the demands of the customer based on competition, while maximizing the profit for Motion Industries.
- Builds customer relationships to drive repeat business by relating to the customer and drive process improvements
- Determines the most cost effective shipping method for customer orders.
Night Clerk
7-eleven Stores
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2015 - 10.2018
- Performed nightly audits of all cash drawers within the facility ensuring accuracy.
- Prepared weekly schedules for front desk personnel based on business needs.
- Provided general information regarding hotel services, local attractions and directions to customers.
- Conducted daily inventory checks of supplies such as toiletries, stationary items.
- Assisted housekeeping staff by delivering fresh linens, towels and other amenities when needed.
- Updated reservations database on a regular basis including cancellations, arrivals, departures and special requests.
- Greeted guests upon arrival and provided friendly customer service.
Warehouse Order Puller
Hobby Lobby Warehouse
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Lifted heavy objects up to 50 lbs as needed during daily operations.
- Loaded pallets onto delivery trucks according to company guidelines.
- Organized and stocked warehouse shelves with inventory.
- Inspected orders for accuracy and completeness prior to shipment.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting, and organizing supplies.
- Utilized barcode scanning system to record stock movements in the warehouse.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and customers when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of all orders pulled, shipped and received.
- Prepared labels for shipments using shipping software applications.
Cafe Associate
Panera Bread
Broken Arrow, OK
12.2013 - 08.2014
- Adhered to all company policies and procedures related to safety, security and sanitation standards.
- Operated cash register to process payments from customers.
- Assisted with menu changes by updating pricing information in point-of-sale system.
- Organized storage areas for efficient stocking of products.
- Handled special requests from customers in a timely fashion while ensuring satisfaction.
- Assisted in the preparation of sandwiches, salads, soups and other cafe items.
- Followed up with customers after their visits to ensure satisfaction was achieved.
- Resolved any discrepancies with customer orders quickly and efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN06-2024
Associate of Science - Enterprise Development
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City04-2021
Skills
- Procurement planning
- Cost Control
- Supplier sourcing
- Contract Preparation
- Strategic Sourcing
- Strategic Planning
- Pricing knowledge
- Resourcefulness
- Negotiation
- Vendor Relations
- Cost Analysis
- Procurement procedures
- Database Maintenance
- Customer Service
- Multi-tasking strength
- Pricing Analysis
Timeline
Buyer P2
CACI International
03.2024 - Current
Buyer P1
CACI International
07.2022 - 03.2024
Inside Sales Representative
Motion Industries
09.2018 - 06.2022
Night Clerk
7-eleven Stores
06.2015 - 10.2018
Warehouse Order Puller
Hobby Lobby Warehouse
09.2014 - 06.2015
Cafe Associate
Panera Bread
12.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Purdue University Global
Associate of Science - Enterprise Development
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City