Lisa Crawford
Purchasing
Point Pleasant,WV
Summary
Detail-oriented procurement professional with strong background in purchasing, vendor management and inventory control. Over twenty years of identifying cost savings opportunities that maximize sales and profits. Considered valuable asset to any team.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
CB Flooring
Columbia, MD
01.2004 - Current
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins for $110 million/year flooring contractor.
- Tracked inventory shipments.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Computed and created purchase orders in Flooracle to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
- Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Documented purchasing information in Flooracle software to maintain detailed and accurate records.
- Reviewed order updates to identify best practices aligned with corporate goals.
- Removed poor performing items from future buys.
- Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate stock.
- Streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue.
- Forecasted purchasing trends.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Maintained internal inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Tracked inventory shipments.
Material Coordinator
Interfinish Flooring (Dupont Flooring)
Elkridge, MD
01.2001 - 12.2003
- Completed full inventory audits annually
- Worked with project managers to determine schedule and volume requirements in order to effectively coordinate deliveries and maintain supply levels.
- Requisitioned materials to restock inventory.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards and policies.
Education
BBA - Marketing
Marshall University
Huntington, WV05.1991
Skills
- Negotiation
- Purchase Order Management
- Pricing Analysis
- Logistics Evaluation
- Recordkeeping Skills
- 10-Key Data Entry
- Supplier Performance Management
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Inbound Phone Calls
- Critical Thinking
- Competitive Shopping
- Strategizing
- Vendor Negotiations
- Commodity Management
- Materials Sourcing
- Supplier Oversight
- Vendor Vetting
- Forecasting
- Shipping Options Comparison
- Vendor Coordination
- Database Maintenance
- Purchasing Expertise
- Customer Service
- Vendor Relations
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Arrange Transportation
Timeline
Buyer
CB Flooring
01.2004 - Current
Material Coordinator
Interfinish Flooring (Dupont Flooring)
01.2001 - 12.2003
BBA - Marketing
Marshall University