Michael Carbona
Pasco,WA
Summary
At Ryan's Pet Supplies, a skilled Purchasing Agent adept in procurement and vendor relationship management enhanced inventory flow and profitability through strategic negotiations and demand forecasting. Demonstrated exceptional collaboration and negotiation skills, significantly improving supplier partnerships and organizational productivity. Efficiently negotiates with vendors to process and create purchase orders to meet supply and demand. Collaborates with buyers and marketing team to address evolving marketplace needs. Functions under minimal supervision but excels in team environments to attain sales goals and fulfill customer requests.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Ryan's Pet Supplies
03.2014 - Current
- Facilitated smooth operations through accurate tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through collaboration, professional development, and open communication among team members.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials through effective planning and coordination with suppliers.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Reduced lead times by implementing strategic inventory management practices.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue, and profits.
- Identified and resolved supply chain issues to mitigate delays and production disruptions.
- Analyzed and reported on inventory levels to determine purchasing requirements.
- Conducted research, identifying potential vendors and better pricing options.
- Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
- Boosted organizational productivity by promptly addressing internal stakeholder requests for materials or information related to purchasing activities.
- Assisted in developing annual budgets based on historical spend data, projected needs, and company objectives for responsible cost management practices during the fiscal year.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives within budget constraints.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting techniques to minimize stockouts or excess inventory situations.
- Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and proactive problem solving.
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Demand forecasting
- Procurement Software Proficiency
- New Vendor Setup
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Supplier negotiation
Accomplishments
- Increased trade show margin/profit and overall product sell-through rates by successfully introducing demand and sales forecast.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with the marketing team to develop a yearly promotional calendar with key vendors
- Increased sales and profitability with vendors by completing demand planning forecasts with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Ryan's Pet Supplies
03.2014 - Current
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