Purchasing Manager
Current Negotiate domestic and international purchasing based on analysis of feed stock, market conditions and sales forecasting. Customer service, account management, and sales experience with personal roster of customers to maintain existing business and expand product portfolio. Supply planning by sourcing from multiple vendors to maintain lowest product pricing and increase revenue by building relationships with key supply partners. Ensure safety and regulatory goals met by confirming all suppliers meet important quality control specs to include GHS labeling, DOT placarding, and safety data sheet management for domestic and international supply channels. Manage external relationships as key point of contact for all third party warehouses (3PL) to advise incoming stock, coordinate delivery, and confirm quality of landed material. Oversee inventory lifecycle to verify count accuracy, identify aging stock to encourage sales, and dispose of damaged goods.