Shayla Lawrence
Summerville,SC
Summary
Dynamic Purchasing Manager with a proven track record at Vde Machines, excelling in vendor negotiations and supplier relationship management. Successfully enhanced inventory coordination and boosted brand visibility through innovative marketing strategies. Adept in Microsoft Excel and skilled in time management, driving business development and market analysis to achieve impactful results.
Experienced with vendor negotiations, ensuring competitive pricing and quality. Utilizes inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce costs. Track record of successful procurement strategies and building strong supplier relationships.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Vde Machines
10.2018 - Current
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated OEM pricing.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Received and organized deliveries so parts and components were where they were needed for assembly.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
Marketing Associate
Vde Machines
10.2012 - 10.2018
- Boosted brand visibility by developing and executing targeted marketing campaigns.
- Supported the design process of various promotional materials including brochures, flyers, banners, and advertisements.
- Coordinated successful trade shows and events, increasing brand exposure and generating new business leads.
- Organize and maintain marketing campaign lists.
- Point of contact for first initial contact with potential customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Business Management
Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Eindhoven, The Netherlands04-2013
Bachelor of Science - International Business Management
California International Business University
San Diego, CA05-2012
Skills
- Purchase order management
- Supplier relationship management
- Vendor relationship management
- Inventory coordination
- Marketing strategies
- Market analysis
- Marketing campaign development
- Business development
- Brand building
- New market research
- Time management
- Microsoft office & excel
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Dutch
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Vde Machines
10.2018 - Current
Marketing Associate
Vde Machines
10.2012 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - International Business Management
Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Science - International Business Management
California International Business University