Directed the launch and promotion of animal accessories line. Responsible for supplier contracting and negotiations; supplier qualification; and establishing quality processes / resolving quality issues. Studies market trends; analyzes quotations received, maintains inventory. Coordinate and direct in-store promotional demonstrations to increase brand awareness. Manage all aspects of vendor accounts and established a national loyal customer base.

Senior negotiator with strong vendor relations. Sourcing of disposables and janitorial items in various regions, while setting sale item selection and pricing.

Developed and executed regional marketing & buying strategies to maintain inventory levels, cost and sell prices. Perform high level negotiations; supplier qualification; and establishing quality processes/resolving quality issues. Maintain ordering parameters, manufacturer and item information for six regions including; west coast and pacific north-west in over 36 locations. Revamped company’s rebate program and established a multi-million dollar import program.

Lead buyer for all domestic and imported grocery items. Department manager of six replenish- ment buyers. Daily review acquisition costs to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need. Managed buyers in multiple departments including disposables, janitorial, grocery, and grocery commod- ities. Worked alongside venters and sales team to develop marketing strategies. Management responsibilities including: daily purchase orders, daily out of stocks, sourcing new suppliers and products, overseeing sales abnormal margins, and special order pyrometers.