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Zhourui Zhu

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Accomplished Purchasing Manager with a proven track record at ChiChi, adept in Purchase Order Management and fostering robust supplier relationships. Spearheaded cost-reduction initiatives, achieving significant savings while ensuring product availability. Skilled in Contract Negotiation and Logistics Coordination, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and teamwork in high-pressure environments. 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

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Manager

ChiChi
05.2024 - Current
  • Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
  • Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
  • Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.

Sales Associate

KFC
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.

Education

GED -

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
05.2025

Skills

  • Purchase Order Management
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Cost Reduction
  • Price Negotiation

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Interests

  • Food Photography
  • Sharing recipes, cooking tips, and culinary experiences through blogs and social media platforms
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
  • Enjoy creating and following travel blogs and vlogs
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination

Timeline

Purchasing Manager

ChiChi
05.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

KFC
05.2023 - 08.2023

GED -

North Carolina State University
Zhourui Zhu