Proactive Purchasing Manager helping businesses meet fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Performs detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing and value assessment to form best overall strategy for long-term gain. Manages purchasing budget to determine feasibility of contracts and exceed savings goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level purshasing supervisor position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
· Developed and implemented purchasing and contract management instructions, policies and procedures.
· Minimized costs with effective contract negotiation and expense control strategies.
· Represented companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
· Helped maintain financial targets by coordinating profitable disposal of surplus stock.
· Managed suppliers relationships, continuously monitoring quality and reliability and resolving problems.
· Maintained organized purchasing department by efficiently preparing and processing purchase requests.
· Approached and solved problems with initiative and sound judgment.
Data analysis understanding