Stephanie Gibson
Dupo,IL
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. Resourceful Purchaser efficiently negotiates with vendors to process and create purchase orders to meet supply and demand. Collaborates with buyers to address evolving marketplace needs. Functions under minimal supervision but also excels in team environments to attain sales goals and fulfill customer requests.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Corrigan Company
St. Louis, MO
03.2015 - 12.2021
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
- Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
Purchasing Agent
Roeslein & Associates
St. Louis, MO
02.2014 - 03.2015
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
- Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northwest High School
House Springs, MO05.1992
Skills
- Pricing structures
- Contract Negotiation
- Procurement
- Budgeting
- Self-Motivated
- Vendor relations
- Purchasing
- Attention to Detail
- Dependable and Responsible
- Vendor Record Management
- Proactive and Self-Motivated
- Purchase Orders
- Job Billing
- Timberline
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Corrigan Company
03.2015 - 12.2021
Purchasing Agent
Roeslein & Associates
02.2014 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Northwest High School