Richard Scott
Buyer
Santa Clarita,CA
Summary
Diligent Purchaser regularly maintains inventory to meet vendor product supply requirements and properly fulfill orders. Maintains market awareness by communicating customer needs with buyer and sales teams. Liaises with buyer to determine specialty order pricing and out-of-stock item estimated delivery and freight costs to meet customer expectations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Wesco Aircraft
Valencia, CA
06.2014 - 11.2020
- Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on logistics, hardware and software needs.
- Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process and other administrative activities, including invoicing, order entry and receiving.
- Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Negotiated with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Researched suppliers based on availability, quality, selection, and price.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
Material Support Rep.
Wesco Aircraft
Valencia, CA
09.2007 - 06.2020
- Coordinated consistent on-time deliveries of ordered material to support contract and non-contracted customers.
- Coordinated schedules with suppliers to maintain adequate material levels.
- Discussed needs with source professionals in order to successfully match materials with requirements.
- Liased with various carriers to initiate and implement shipping lanes for both international and domestic shipments.
- Reported discrepancies and shortages to Sales to help keep line on-track.
Education
No Degree - Marketing
Pierce Community College - Los Angeles
Woodland Hills, CASkills
Inventory Control
Customer Service
Critical Thinking
Ordering and Purchasing
Microsoft Office
Vendor Contract Negotiations
Global Procurement
Supply Chain Management
Vendor Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Negotiation and Persuasion
Supplier Communication
Timeline
Buyer
Wesco Aircraft
06.2014 - 11.2020
Material Support Rep.
Wesco Aircraft
09.2007 - 06.2020
No Degree - Marketing
Pierce Community College - Los Angeles