Analyzed market trends and recommended strategies for cost-reduction initiatives.
Cultivated new vendor relationships using dynamic communication and negotiation skills.
Developed policies and procedures for the procurement process including purchase requisitions, contracts, supplier
selection, bid analysis, and vendor evaluation.
Managed the day-to-day operations of the purchasing department by supervising staff members and overseeing budget
allocations.
Lead department meetings to build team cohesiveness and coordinate projects.
Keep records of vendor and supplier expenditures and organize financial documents into company databases.
Facilitate streamlined purchasing and resource availability through monitoring and oversight of company inventory.

Managed monthly purchase order shipments by deadline and cancellation dates.
Verified warehouse received accurate and timely inventory by regularly consulting the database.
Maintained and reviewed computerized or manual records of purchased items, costs, and inventories.
Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
Managed inventory levels of purchased items to avoid stock-outs or excesses.