Skilled and results- driven Purchasing Specialist with 6+ year of extensive purchasing experience. Exceptional leader with reducing costs and and increasing department efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
Lifewell
09.2016 - Current
Places approved purchase orders in a timely manner.
Reconciles purchase orders with actual purchases.
Researches vendor options, negotiates prices and performs price comparisons.
Manages internal shopping lists within purchase order system.
Communicates with vendors regularly regarding process, turn-around times, returns, etc.
Reviews purchase orders for errors or concerns.
Manages internal commissary including but not limited to filling orders, managing inventory, preforming audits.
Works with internal departments and outside vendors to accomplish provided tasks.
Reviews and implements processes to increase efficiencies.
Participates in a wide variety of special projects and compiles a variety of special reports.
Participates in meetings, trainings, and other activities as required.
Performs other duties as required and special projects as assigned.
Education
High School Diploma -
Premier Charter High School
Phoenix, AZ
05.2014
Skills
Knowledge of purchasing process
Ability to maintain confidentiality and other professional standards of conduct, modeling such to the organization
Skill in critical thinking, problem solving, prioritizing, decision making, follow-through, and meeting deadlines
Ability to keep accurate records, document in a detailed and appropriate format, and provide deliverables in a timely manner
Ability to utilize good judgment, decision-making and work independently; ability to utilize self-motivational skills to ensure timely completion and follow through all assigned functions
Ability to work effectively with others and to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing
Ability to work under pressure and address events/crises which may develop unexpectedly
Ability to remain resolution-focused with a strong sense of urgency and customer service
Ability to communicate with employees, management staff and vendors in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to work independently with self-motivation and initiative