Stephanie Joseph
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Resourceful Purchasing Coordinator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in vendor negotiations, inventory management, and cost reduction strategies. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management to ensure seamless procurement processes.
Communicative purchasing agent with several-year background in procurement, evaluating material quality and securing services of suppliers and manufacturers.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Coordinator
Dnata Catering
Inwood, New York
06.2022 - 01.2025
- Maintained records of all purchases, pricing, and other important data.
- Developed relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Assisted in developing annual purchasing budgets and forecasting needs.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss ways of optimizing supply chain operations.
- Monitored stock levels to ensure sufficient supplies were available at all times.
- Created reports on the status of current orders, inventory levels, and deliveries.
- Researched potential suppliers to determine best value for materials purchased.
- Worked closely with Accounts Payable department to resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Reviewed purchase orders and invoices for accuracy.
- Negotiated prices and terms with vendors to secure favorable deals.
- Identified discrepancies between purchase orders, invoices and delivered items.
- Obtained purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers and monitored expedited orders.
- Coordinated with suppliers to resolve performance related issues.
- Analyzed customer needs and accordingly developed procurement requirements.
- Kept inventory within ideal minimum and maximum levels with skilled management.
- Collaborated with management to assess materials needs and look for improved options to better meet changing demands.
- Purchased quality merchandise at lowest price and correct amounts.
- Developed relationships with new vendors to expand product selection.
- Provided guidance on selecting appropriate suppliers based on price, quality, service levels.
- Negotiated prices and contracts with suppliers for materials and services.
- Performed financial analysis on various vendor proposals before making a decision.
- Researched potential vendors to determine best pricing options.
- Updated and maintained purchasing records and reports.
Education
High School Diploma -
JC ChandiSingh High
Guyana 09-2016
Skills
- Product delivery reconciliation
- Product status tracking
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supplier negotiation
- Business ethics
- Purchase order monitoring
- Order tracking
- Material requirement planning
- Price comparison
- Vendor relationship management
- Procurement planning
- Purchase order processing
- Vendor network development
Timeline
Purchasing Coordinator
Dnata Catering
06.2022 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
JC ChandiSingh High