Marybeth Williams
Seminole,USA
Summary
Resourceful Buyer known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in product development, vendor management and cost reduction. Excel in negotiation, communication and data analysis to achieve outstanding purchasing outcomes. Committed to leveraging these skills to contribute significantly to team success and organizational growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
RockShop Fine Gems & Jewelry
St. Petersburg, FL
06.2022 - Current
- Create strategic business plans to drive sales
- Develop compelling designs that significantly boost sales
- Manage open to buy, healthy margin levels and negotiate pricing
- Train and supervise Merchandise Assistant
- Achieved 7% growth in merchandising sales in 2023
Buyer
Wild Olive Farm & Bakery
Seminole, FL
04.2022 - Current
- Handle cost analysis, purchasing, and inventory control
- Successfully locate and procure the best-priced, high-quality ingredients from local and online suppliers
Buyer II
HSN - Qurate Retail Group
St. Petersburg, FL
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed $51M in total volume across 10 brands in Fine jewelry
- Grew top TV host, Colleen Lopez, brands by 20% in 2 years
- Grew 2020 total sales by 7% and increased margin by 4%
- Launched new brand and grew it to $6M in one year
- Developed TV event with the highest achievement rate of 2021
- Received Outstanding rating on Q1 2021 KPI Tracker
- Created strategic business plans to promote growth and innovation
- Fostered strong vendor relationships with over 30 suppliers
- Led Assistant Buyers in development roadmaps
- Remained agile during the transition to remote work
Associate Buyer
HSN - Qurate Retail Group
St. Petersburg, FL
04.2017 - 01.2020
- Managed 5 major jewelry categories: $35M total volume
- Developed exciting watch set that delivered $1M in sales in Q4 2019
- Created Tableau report to analyze sales by gemstone type
- Awarded "HSN Item of the Month" in February 2019
Intern, Merchandise Assistant & Assistant Buyer
HSN
St. Petersburg, FL
03.2013 - 04.2017
Education
Retail Merchandising & Product Development, B.S. -
Florida State University
05-2013
Associate of Arts Degree -
St. Petersburg College
05-2011
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Delivery Management
- Vendor coordination
- Strategic Planning
- Forecasting
- Negotiation
- Vendor Relations
- Resourcefulness
- Meticulous eye for detail
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Negotiations
- Trend assessment
- Data Analysis
- Cost Analysis
- Product procurement
- Industry Expertise
Timeline
Buyer
RockShop Fine Gems & Jewelry
06.2022 - Current
Buyer
Wild Olive Farm & Bakery
04.2022 - Current
Buyer II
HSN - Qurate Retail Group
01.2020 - 12.2021
Associate Buyer
HSN - Qurate Retail Group
04.2017 - 01.2020
Intern, Merchandise Assistant & Assistant Buyer
HSN
03.2013 - 04.2017
Retail Merchandising & Product Development, B.S. -
Florida State University
Associate of Arts Degree -
St. Petersburg College
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