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Susan Walker

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Talented Purchasing Manager with 15+ years of experience managing and improving procurement operations. Successfully forging strong vendor contracts, sourcing quality products, and reducing costs. Proactive Purchasing Manager helping businesses meet fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Manager

CBS Food Program
12.2021 - Current
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
  • Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
  • Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
  • Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
  • Used Quickbooks to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
  • Optimized vendor relationships by regularly assessing contract terms and conditions with a focus on long-term value creation rather than short-term cost reductions alone.
  • Increased efficiency in inventory management by implementing effective purchasing strategies and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
  • Implemented robust reporting mechanisms to track key performance indicators in procurement and inventory control.
  • Maintained accurate records of purchase orders, invoices, and payments for financial tracking purposes.
  • Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
  • Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
  • Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms.
  • Trained junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
  • Ensured compliance with corporate policies and applicable regulations governing procurement activities, mitigating company risks.
  • Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
  • Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
  • Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.

Purchasing Assistant

CBS Food Program
12.2021 - 01.2023
  • Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved s
  • Prepared purchase orders accurately and followed up with suppliers to confirm receipt and delivery schedules.
  • Maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, and documentation for audit purposes.
  • Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
  • Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue, and profits.
  • Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
  • Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.

Administrative Assistant

FTS Design Group
01.2016 - 08.2021
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
  • Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
  • Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.

Office Manager

D&M International
01.2007 - 11.2015
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
  • Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
  • Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.

Education

High School Diploma -

Northeast High School
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Purchase Order Management
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Inventory Coordination
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Cost Reduction
  • Vendor evaluation
  • Supplier Performance Evaluation
  • Resourcefulness
  • Bid process management

Timeline

Purchasing Manager

CBS Food Program
12.2021 - Current

Purchasing Assistant

CBS Food Program
12.2021 - 01.2023

Administrative Assistant

FTS Design Group
01.2016 - 08.2021

Office Manager

D&M International
01.2007 - 11.2015

High School Diploma -

Northeast High School

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