Valerie Marie Mitchell

Purchasing Manager

GEMU VALVES INC.

East Point , GA

05.2003 - Current

Tracked shipments to ensure delivery on time and in excellent condition.
Purchased the highest quality products for the lowest possible price.
Verified receipt of items by comparing items ordered to items received.
Negotiated with vendors and suppliers and administered contracts.
Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
Analyzed competitive prices, products and market-related information.
Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
Reviewed customer needs and developed appropriate procurement requirements.
Researched potential products, vendors and services to compare price and quality.
Negotiated prices for materials with distributors, agreeing on mutually beneficial deals.
Analyzed data to optimize inventory turns and maintain sufficient inventory, meeting customer demands
Managed monthly purchase order shipments by deadline and cancellation dates.
Verified warehouse received accurate and timely inventory by regularly consulting database.
Considered optimum order quantities and stocking levels when ordering inventory.
Prepared, coordinated and communicated price quotes, terms of sale, delivery dates and service obligations to customers and contractors.
Researched materials offerings from new suppliers to obtain most competitive pricing.
Analyzed vendor performance, reviewed compliance and communicated corrective action requirements to vendors.
Promoted, sold and secured new accounts.
Worked with operation managers to develop consistent service levels across locations.
Connected with store managers and product suppliers to orchestrate efficient inventory movements.