Zechariah Newton
Oroville,CA
Summary
Methodical Senior Buyer with many years of experience in delivering cost-effective purchasing by researching products and negotiating supplier pricing. Talented in navigating the market of potential suppliers to determine congruency with company purchasing needs and adept in maintaining relationships with long-time suppliers. Driven to make successful and beneficial agreements with suppliers by meticulously analyzing pricing, terms, and conditions in quotes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
Weiss McNair
Chico, CA
04.2011 - Current
- Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock movements across multiple warehouses and locations.
- Reviewed existing contracts periodically and recommended changes as needed based on changing market conditions.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure the best prices for materials and services.
- Created reports on spending trends and identified areas where improvements could be made in the procurement process.
- Developed purchasing strategies to meet organizational objectives while minimizing costs.
- Implemented strategies for reducing supply chain costs without compromising quality standards or service levels.
- Developed and maintained supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery of goods.
- Coordinated with logistics team members regarding transportation arrangements for purchased items.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchased items including pricing, quantity ordered, lead times.
- Provided guidance to junior buyers on complex purchasing processes and procedures.
- Drafted purchase orders, reviewed invoices, and negotiated terms and conditions of agreements with vendors.
- Oversaw purchasing department by supervising staff and training new employees.
- Conducted risk assessments on potential contracts and suppliers to mitigate potential issues.
- Ensured ethical sourcing practices and adherence to corporate social responsibility standards in procurement activities.
- Liaised with accounting and vendors to minimize and clear up invoice discrepancies.
- Utilized ERP systems for purchase order processing, tracking, and inventory management.
- Reviewed work order demand from MRP to support company requirements.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline purchasing processes and reduce costs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - GD&T
Butte College
Oroville, CASkills
- Competitive sourcing
- Procurement documentation
- Supplier Negotiations
- Product procurement
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Adept in [Software]
- Analyzing data
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Vendor Negotiations
- Trend assessment
- Cost Analysis
- Demand forecasting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Weiss McNair
04.2011 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - GD&T
Butte College