*Analyze usage forecast patterns, consolidate suppliers and negotiate favorable pricing and delivery terms resulting in monetary savings, increasing inventory turns and improving profit margin*Carry out majority of international/off-shore procurement in conjunction with Freight Forwarder*Consistently review supplier performance to minimize risk and promote continuous improvement through supplier collaboration and accountability in meeting established metrics*Train and develop new hires and seasoned employees*Develop and execute multiple vendor managed inventory programs by working with sales and quality teams to determine and maintain stock on thousands of SKU's at customer locations*Review forecast and usage reports to help determine proper stock levels, disposition surplus inventory and place purchase orders*Responsible for understanding and continuously improving the system's stocking parameters, including safety stock, min/max's and replenishment methods*Monitor and transfer inventory to customer consignment facilities

*Sourced, quoted and purchased large-volume automotive specialty fasteners from International Supplier base for stock and release coming in at, or often below, budgeted allowance*Inspected specialty parts to ensure they conform to PPAP/Drawing as required by customer*Received stock shipments from subcontractors, checked them for accuracy and completeness, properly recorded the information, then distributed material to appropriate stock location*Diligently assisted in internal and third-party audits by providing procurement documentation, explaining processes and furnishing specifications and testing reports

*Maintained adequate stock for billion-dollar, multi-national industrial supply company, consistently maintaining highest possible fill-rate (95% or more) for promotional and standard stock items*Negotiated with suppliers to procure lowest possible costs, freight credits and discountable payment terms, resulting in cost savings*Owned critical aspects of the replenishment process, consisting of inventory in excess of 10,000 distinctive SKU's ranging from fasteners, cutting tools, welding, abrasives, safety, electrical, janitorial and material handling products for twelve distribution centers*Handled large number of product line special requests for 1,500 national sales branches, ensuring thousands of sales representatives needs were met, including pricing, timely processing of orders and customer service*Presented company objectives and outlined group's strategic plans during sales meetings with focus on change from traditional process to consolidated corporate plan aiding change management*Conferred and partnered with product managers, other buyers, and shipping and receiving leads to coordinate orders, troubleshoot and ensure adequate stock levels*Conferred with supplier representatives and customers while attending industry trade shows facilitating new business