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Serena Thurmond

Summary

Accomplished Senior Buyer offering 12 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

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Buyer

Ace Sanitary
12.2021 - 03.2024

Place International and Domestic pos

Run open order report weekly

Check and update pricing on all pos daily

Create and ship confirm external, internal, and build for stock orders

Transfer stock to and from internal warehouse bins

Inventory control

Responsible for minimizing backorders, and improving on time delivery

Update PO dates and pricing daily

Communicate with vendors on shipping requirements, po status, price changes

Supervise receiving department

Identify areas for continued improvement

Provide updated lead time and price to customer service on new sales quotes and pos

Purchase office, breakroom, toiletry supplies

Purchase non Trulinx engineering/maintenance supplies

Purchase non Trulinx supplies for production and clean room areas




Education

High School Diploma -

South Dearborn High School
Aurora, IN
05.2002

Skills

  • ERP System Knowledge
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Supplier Negotiations
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Inventory Monitoring
  • Forecasting
  • Pricing negotiations
  • Relationship Building
  • Cost Control
  • Delivery Management
  • Purchase Order Management

Timeline

Senior Buyer

Ace Sanitary
12.2021 - 03.2024

High School Diploma -

South Dearborn High School
Serena Thurmond