Sandra E Williams
Grovetown,GA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Buyer offering 18 years of experience in researching and purchasing highly-desirable products to meet consumer needs. Talented in building strong relationships with top suppliers and negotiating prices for best value when making purchases. Expert in maintaining in-depth knowledge of product trends and current market pricing.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
AU Medical Center
Augusta, GA
12.2003 - Current
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
- Performed extensive vendor and supplier research to identify cost-effective options and product availability.
Buyer Specialist
The Haskins Company, Inc
Augusta, GA
01.2000 - 12.2003
- Administered purchase order processes and placed orders as requested, streamlining ordering process and receipt organization for future reference.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Rock Ten
Augusta, GA
02.1997 - 01.2000
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates.
- Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
- Prepared billing statements and invoices for customer purchases and recorded transaction date, price and fees to support accuracy.
- Responded to inbound inquiries regarding accounts and payments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Evans High School
Evans, GA06.1985
Skills
- Return Merchandise Authorization
- Ordering and Purchasing
- Product Procurement
- Proposal Reviews
- Supplier Selection
- Critical Thinking
- Supplier Quotes
- Customer Needs Identification
- Procurement Documentation
- Corrective Actions
- Product Quality Determination
- Quality Specifications Adherence
- Supplier Negotiations
Timeline
Senior Buyer
AU Medical Center
12.2003 - Current
Buyer Specialist
The Haskins Company, Inc
01.2000 - 12.2003
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Rock Ten
02.1997 - 01.2000
High School Diploma -
Evans High School
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