• Conducted market research and analyzed market trends to inform strategic purchasing decisions.• Managed price lists, purchasing records, and RFQs from vendors.• Coordinated, assessed, and sustained product supply by managing inventory levels, ensuring cost-effective procurement of materials, and meeting quality specifications and operational needs.• Negotiated contracts, consolidated shipments, and controlled excess inventory levels.• Cultivated and managed vendor relationships, assessed performance, managed complaints, audited facilities, and facilitated meetings between vendors and the management team.• Oversaw satellite warehouse inventory for distribution, promotions, and customer orders.

• Successfully analyzed inventory levels and implemented forecasting strategies, resulting in improved inventory accuracy and optimized procurement decisions.• Negotiated and sourced a new warehouse contract, achieving cost savings of $75,000 while ensuring seamless logistics and efficient material management.• Demonstrated expertise in supplier relationship management, fostering positive collaborations, and maintaining strong partnerships to ensure consistent supply and quality.• Facilitated effective cross-departmental communication, collaborating with stakeholders from various teams to align procurement goals, streamline processes, and meet organizational objectives.• Proficient in issuing RFQs and strategically selecting suppliers based on departmental criteria, effectively managing supplier selection processes and issuing timely purchase orders.• Maintained KPI's to track supplier performance, ensuring compliance with quality standards, delivery schedules, and cost-effectiveness, resulting in improved supplier accountability and operational efficiency.

• Unstacked inbound pallets and transferred products onto an assembly line • Sorted packages appropriately in an efficient and timely manner• Assembled sorted packages onto pallets and transferred products onto outbound tracks

• Contacted VCU alumni to continue engagement with the university• Built rapport with each alumnus and sustained donation rates over 50%• Garnered over $5k in donations with key donor management• Maintained an exceptional credit card donation rate of 74%