To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer/Tech
San Juan Regional Medical Center
09.2005 - Current
Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins
Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information
Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders
Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities
Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations
Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts
Computed and created purchase orders in [System] to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders
Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers
Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends
Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period
Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue.
Created hands-on training program for newly hired employees to acclimate each person to company policies and procedures and individual job duties.
Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing on apparel and accessories.
Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
Designed and implemented process improvements to streamline purchasing process.
Developed new strategies to reduce purchasing costs and maintain quality standards.
Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gallup High School
Gallup, NM
01.1982
Skills
Merchandise Inspection
Accurate Recordkeeping
Price Negotiation
Ordering and Purchasing
Invoice Payment Authorization
Customer Needs Identification
Supplier Relations
Return Merchandise Authorization
Proposal Reviews
Supplier Performance Management
Buyer Seller Agreements
Supply Chain Management
10-Key Data Entry
Inbound Phone Calls
Competitor Activities Monitoring
Store Audits
Freight Invoicing
Materials Requisition
Shipping Options Comparison
Inventory and Supply Management
Team Meetings
Multi-tasking strength
Relationship Building
Materials sourcing
Inventory Monitoring
Customer Service
Accomplishments
Earned "V.I.P" award for Outstanding assistance and support of the SJRMC Financial Services Staff.
Timeline
Buyer/Tech
San Juan Regional Medical Center
09.2005 - Current
High School Diploma -
Gallup High School
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