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Skills

  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Contract negotiation
  • Analytical thinking
  • Quality management
  • Retail management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Goods procurement
  • Operational improvement
  • Competitor analysis

Work Experiences

  • Answered 14 calls per several months to help customers with their questions and concerns.
  • Looked for industry trends on social media and through online sources.
  • Adjusted purchasing decisions.
  • Analyzed spending patterns and vendor performance metrics that led to uncovering savings opportunities in excess of $9 annually.
  • Achieved 20% growth in category sales.
  • Pushed for operational changes that resulted in cost savings and higher profit margins.
  • Traveled internationally 7 times per year to keep up with the latest trends and make informed purchasing decisions.
  • Achieved Outstanding Service Award for excellence in sourcing strategy.
  • Achieved quality improvements.
  • Became a bestseller within 6 months.

Summaries

  • Category Buyer with a passion for procuring goods and driving business success.
  • Aligned category strategies with merchandising and marketing.
  • Recognized for motivating management team members to achieve their goals and fostering innovative work environments.
  • Aligned category priorities.
  • Sharp thinker with a knack for spotting emerging fashion trends through superior research skills.
  • Category Buyer is a multi-talented Category Buyer who is consistently rewarded for planning and operational improvements.
  • Achieved savings through volume consolidation.
  • Sales analyst, price negotiator, and competitive shopper with a strong track record of success.
  • Achieved 74% growth in category sales within 18 months.
  • Overall morale and productivity are boosted by experience in policy development and staff management procedures.

Accomplishments

  • Created category-level dashboards and monthly reports, leading to more data-driven decision-making and 45% increase in gross margin.
  • Managed end-to-end sourcing operations across 14 countries, securing competitive pricing and reducing lead times by 36%.
  • Analyzed historical sales data to develop accurate demand forecasts, improving inventory turnover and reducing stockouts by 32%.
  • Implemented a strategic sourcing initiative for Microsoft Excel, leading to a cost reduction of $17 annually while maintaining quality standards.
  • Monitored and analyzed vendor performance metrics, using data to renegotiate contracts and secure 28% more favorable payment terms.
  • Developed and implemented a category management strategy for QuickBooks, growing market share by 57% over the past year.
  • Developed robust KPIs to track supplier compliance and performance, achieving a 16% increase in on-time deliveries.
  • Successfully managed 11 annual sourcing events, delivering sustained cost savings of 41% while ensuring alignment with company quality standards.
  • Successfully managed $15 annual procurement budget for metric, consistently staying within targets while maximizing product quality.
  • Regularly reviewed new products and market trends, leading to the adoption of innovative solutions that increased category profitability by 17%.

Affiliations

  • International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM)
  • Ecovadis Procurement Network
  • International Council of Nurses
  • Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
  • Toastmasters
  • Rotary International
  • Certified Green Supply Chain Professional (GSCM)
  • American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)
  • Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM)
  • National Association of Social Workers

Certifications

  • Certified Strategic Vendor Management Professional (CSVMP) - 2018
  • Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) - Harbor & Co. - 2018
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) - 2024
  • CompTIA A+ Technician
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
  • Certified E-Commerce Specialist (CES) – 2024
  • Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) - standard
  • Certified Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) - standard
  • Advanced Retail Strategy Certification - Ironclad Systems - 2021

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