BUYER/ PLANNER
Novolex- WNA
Lancaster Tx
02.2026 - Current
- Assisted in vendor selection and evaluation processes to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Managed inventory levels, conducting regular audits to maintain optimal stock availability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support product launches and promotional initiatives.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor pricing to inform purchasing strategies effectively.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions for procurement contracts.
- Coordinated purchase orders and ensured timely delivery of materials to meet production schedules.
- Utilized procurement software to track orders, manage supplier relationships, and streamline processes.
- Developed reports on purchasing activities, providing insights for future supply chain improvements.
- 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.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Achieved cost savings by identifying opportunities for consolidation and bulk purchasing across departments.
- Improved supplier relationships by establishing regular communication channels, resulting in enhanced product quality and reliability.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Coordinated production schedules to optimize workflow efficiency and meet delivery timelines.