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Paul A. Coscia

Largo,FL

Summary

Efficient purchasing coordinator with proven ability to reduce costs and improve operations. Skilled in vendor management, inventory control, and process improvements, resulting in a 37% cost reduction at Knight Enterprise. Experienced in leading teams and fostering vendor relations to enhance overall efficiency.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Coordinator

Lightspeed Construction/Knight Enterprises
Clearwater, FL
10.2022 - Current
  • Managed Purchase Order system, evaluated suppliers, and negotiated contracts to ensure quality and cost-efficiency
  • Researched suppliers to secure reliable and cost-effective services, strengthening vendor relationships
  • Oversaw procurement of uniforms, equipment, and supplies to meet company needs efficiently
  • Prepared invoices and invoice batching, collaborating with accounts payable department, and issued vendor invoices
  • Maintained accurate and current records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments
  • Scheduled and verified purchase deliveries
  • Streamlined purchase order request and requirement system resulting in more efficient invoice process
  • Cut cost of supplies and services by 37% while maintaining high standard of products for the company
  • Coordinated vendors and services for multiple company facilities, directing relocation, vehicle rental, cleaning, and maintenance activities
  • Contributed to setting up new facilities in different states and negotiating lucrative sales of used equipment to boost revenue

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Purchasing, Inventory Coordinator, Receiving

Builders First Choice
Clearwater, FL
02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Ensuring the seamless flow of materials, products, and supplies within the organization
  • Responsible for overseeing purchasing and inventory management to support our operational needs and strategic objective
  • Monitor and maintain current inventory levels
  • Record, track, and report inventory as necessary
  • Process purchasing orders as required
  • Perform a physical count of inventory and reconcile the actual stock count to the computer-generated reports.

Inside Sales Representative

Galloway Group
Tampa, FL
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • Support outside sales representatives in driving efficient sales processes and supporting clear customer communications
  • Prepare quotes and secure sales of construction supplies to customers working to achieve quarterly quotas
  • Research accounts, identify key players and generate interest while expanding database of prospects assigned territory
  • Efficiently control and coordinating logistics of transporting construction material from vendor to customer, maintaining communications to manage expectations and meet agreed timeframes
  • Successfully managed special orders of construction material to be dropped shipped to customers, delivering consistently excellent customer service and optimal inventory control

Purchasing Agent

Knight Enterprises/Lightspeed Construction
Clearwater, FL
08.2011 - 01.2019
  • Managed Purchase Order system, evaluated suppliers, and negotiated contracts to ensure quality and cost-efficiency
  • Researched suppliers to secure reliable and cost-effective services, strengthening vendor relationships
  • Oversaw procurement of uniforms, equipment, and supplies to meet company needs efficiently
  • Prepared invoices and invoice batching, collaborating with accounts payable department, and issued vendor invoices
  • Maintained accurate and current records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments
  • Scheduled and verified purchase deliveries
  • Streamlined purchase order request and requirement system resulting in more efficient invoice process
  • Cut cost of supplies and services by 37% while maintaining high standard of products for the company
  • Coordinated vendors and services for multiple company facilities, directing relocation, vehicle rental, cleaning, and maintenance activities
  • Contributed to setting up new facilities in different states and negotiating lucrative sales of used equipment to boost revenue

Purchasing Coordinator

Tibbetts International/Lumber
St Petersurg, FL
01.2010 - 03.2011
  • Oversaw purchase of special-order products needed for export, negotiating with suppliers, and assessing vendors for optimal contracts
  • Estimated and prepared customer quotes and placed orders for products and services
  • Forged strong working relationships with vendors ensuring best pricing and efficient scheduling of delivery for exporting processes
  • Organized and coordinated activities of outside sales representatives regarding lumber orders for export to Cayman Islands
  • Directed activities for Commercial Hardware including ordering and receiving of stock and special orders and managing accurate inventory cycle counts

Education

BA - Communications

Long Island University
Greenvale, New York

AA - Liberal Arts

Nassau Community College

Skills

  • Inventory Control
  • Vendor Management
  • Purchase Order Systems
  • Project Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Logistics & Scheduling
  • Process Improvement
  • Training & Development
  • Leadership & Teambuilding

Timeline

Purchasing Coordinator

Lightspeed Construction/Knight Enterprises
10.2022 - Current

Purchasing, Inventory Coordinator, Receiving

Builders First Choice
02.2022 - 10.2022

Inside Sales Representative

Galloway Group
02.2020 - 08.2021

Purchasing Agent

Knight Enterprises/Lightspeed Construction
08.2011 - 01.2019

Purchasing Coordinator

Tibbetts International/Lumber
01.2010 - 03.2011

BA - Communications

Long Island University

AA - Liberal Arts

Nassau Community College
Paul A. Coscia