- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Volunteer Travel
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Strategy Games
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Video Gaming
- Team Sports
- Music
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Playing Sports
- Animal Care
- Swimming
Wesley Gross
Jackson,KY
Summary
Dynamic Buyer with a proven track record at Jackson Wholesale Company, excelling in supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing to significantly reduce procurement costs. Skilled in purchase order management and interpersonal communication, adept at streamlining processes and enhancing quality assurance through critical thinking and effective negotiations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Jackson Wholesale Company
08.2016 - Current
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Streamlined purchasing processes by implementing efficient systems and procedures for order management.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hazard Community And Technical College
Hazard, KY12-2024
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Hazard Community And Technical College
Hazard, KY08-2016
Skills
- Purchase Order Management
- Relationship Building
- Multi-tasking strength
- Materials sourcing
- Customer Service
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Interpersonal ability
- Verbal and written communication
- Quality Assurance
- Business understanding
- Critical Thinking
Interests
Timeline
Buyer
Jackson Wholesale Company
08.2016 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hazard Community And Technical College
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Hazard Community And Technical College
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