Zeberiah Switzer
Moreno Valley,California
Summary
Dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication and planning abilities. Exceptional leader skilled at reducing costs and increasing department efficiency. Experienced purchasing professional with top-notch leadership, program management and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies, reduces waste and supports business needs with efficient, high-quality materials.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Couts Heating And Cooling
06.1999 - Current
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced lead times.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing overall purchasing costs.
- Developed risk management strategies to mitigate potential disruptions in the supply chain.
- Analyzed market trends and adjusted procurement strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting techniques and just-in-time purchasing strategies.
- Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Generated reports, documents and analysis in [Software] for senior management review and approval.
Purchasing Manager
Fusion Signs & Design
01.2012 - 02.2014
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced lead times.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing overall purchasing costs.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting techniques and just-in-time purchasing strategies.
Education
GED -
Riverside Community College
Norco, CASkills
- Resourcefulness
- Price Negotiation
- Bid process management
- Bid coordination
- Data analysis understanding
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- Logistics Coordination
- Inventory Coordination
- Purchase Order Management
- Compliance Management
- Vendor Sourcing
- MS Office
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Record-keeping
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Fusion Signs & Design
01.2012 - 02.2014
Purchasing Manager
Couts Heating And Cooling
06.1999 - Current
GED -
Riverside Community College
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