ASSOCIATE PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST 03/2012 to 04/2022 Established and maintained relationships with suppliers to promote and strengthen workflow and respond to inquiries.Carefully read and interpreted requisition orders to understand specialized terms and requirements.Procured critical parts and equipment.Negotiated with vendors - pricing, terms and contracts.Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.Drafted and delivered bid invitations to supplier firms.Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events.Procurement rep for Capital Projects - worked with the Project Manager through the duration of the project. (General Construction projects, Lobby Reconstruction, Cafe Reconstruction, Purchase of Harvest Stack equipment and demoing out old equipment)Procurement rep for Facilities and Engineering - helped manage services for our site (preventative maintenance service agreements, purchasing of equipment)Negotiated pricing contracts for site Facilities and EngineeringArranged and managed Request for proposals for projects over $100K. Consisted of participating on a team of key stakeholders from the beginning to end of the project. - RFP, Analysis of RFP’s, Score Card)BUYER 04/2005 to 03/2012 Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins. Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information. Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders. Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities. Developed and improved account relationships. Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations. Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.

Raw materials buyer