Lois Marx
Henderson,NV
Summary
Accomplished Buyer II and Office Manager at Clark County School District, adept in Purchase Order Management and Relationship Building. Excelled in reducing procurement costs and enhancing team productivity through strategic sourcing and effective communication. Demonstrated expertise in vendor relations and customer service, driving operational excellence and maintaining key supplier partnerships. Industrious Buyer adept at keeping costs under control while optimizing inventory for usage needs. Versed in recordkeeping and production requirements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer II
Clark County School District, CCSD
11.2016 - 12.2023
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
Office Manager
Clark County School District, CCSD
11.2013 - 11.2016
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Supported department heads in accomplishing their goals through diligent administrative assistance such as report generation and data entry.
- Facilitated smooth communication between departments, addressing concerns promptly to maintain harmonious work relationships.
- Managed compliance to keep organization operating within legal and regulatory guidelines.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Education
High School Diploma -
Louis E Dieruff High School
Allentown, PA06.1979
Certificate For Computer Data Entry - Data Entry Computers
Lehigh Career And Technical Institute
Schnecksville, PA06.1979
Skills
- Purchase Order Management
- Relationship Building
- Multi-tasking strength
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Customer Service
- Verbal and written communication
- Materials sourcing
- Vendor Relations
- Contract Preparation
- Proficient in [Software]
Timeline
Buyer II
Clark County School District, CCSD
11.2016 - 12.2023
Office Manager
Clark County School District, CCSD
11.2013 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Louis E Dieruff High School
Certificate For Computer Data Entry - Data Entry Computers
Lehigh Career And Technical Institute