Committed to creating a purchasing process from scratch which includes Need Identification, Vendor Selection, Purchase Requisitions with Purchase Orders, along with Invoicing and Payment. Currently putting manual processes in place while researching ERP providers for the perfect operation fit. • Providing extensive knowledge of a wide variety of items and their suppliers to internal clients throughout different parts of the organization• Responsible for researching cost effective products and determining pricing that is competitive but produces a reasonable company profit.• Responsible for keeping appropriate records of all purchases, receipts and expenses while obtaining items from all suppliers in an efficient and timely manner.• Lead negotiations with vendors on behalf of the company to secure favorable pricing.• Responsible for analyzing stock of goods and services for inventory management.• Providing comprehensive reports on goods and services along with a show of spending and savings.• Currently Managing department functions, supervision, and daily activities of one Junior Safety Manager and one Clerical Assistant. • Working with the safety and operations team on updating all safety needs along with updates to loading dock and driver rules and regulations.

• Communicates and works directly with customers and perspective customers to provide presale applications support, quotations and orders using order entry systems.• Builds and maintains positive relationships with customers and co-workers.• Generates formal quotations and provides customer leads to the outside sales representatives.• Develops a strong and positive working relationship with the outside sales team to provide feedback and data on account activity, promote open communication regarding specific accounts, and understand sale strategies.• Utilizes vendor/supplier representatives on a consistent basis to grow sales, source products, and close deals.• Communicates with other departments such as Purchasing, Accounting, and Operations in an effective manner when needed.• Developing a strong sense of urgency in following up with quotations and sales leads to assure customers receive proper paperwork for credit applications or RGA’s.• Gains an understanding of the customer’s needs and applications by asking probing questions and effectively recommends the correct product that is suitable to the customer’s needs.• Uses discretions and judgement when developing proposals and bids ensuring that the pricing is competitive while being mindful of product margin.

• Responsible for the agency purchasing credit cards, placing and paying for approved purchase orders in a timely manner along with reconciling monthly statements in accordance with agency protocols in regards to purchasing and approvals.• Oversees agency centralized purchasing programs. Researching available products and services to obtain the best combination of quality, price, and delivery.• Responsible for timely completion/submission and accuracy of agency purchasing transactions. Problem solving and sharing knowledge with others to assist with training and transactions.• Responsible for posting transactions on a regular basis while performing reconciliations to ensure accuracy. Independently reviews accounts to follow up on outstanding issues or coding irregularities on a regular basis.• Monitor order tracking and reporting transactions in order to create concise managerial reports and performs account reconciliations in areas of responsibility.• Organizing a precise clear understanding of job responsibilities and performs various tasks for special projects to accomplish agency goals and objectives.• Responsible to lead and work effectively in a team environment as well as independently while training others to perform a variety of job functions.

Managed commodities for 3,000 + employees in New York, NY and Hoboken, NJ. Served as main supply liaison for all U.S. sites and Canada. • Spearheaded several cost savings projects across business units to help achieve $300,000+ in budgetary reductions. • Partnered with Facilities team during renovations to purchase and manage conference room A/V equipment, furniture, and desk replacements through multiple vendors. • Collaborated with Legal to finalize vendor Master Services Agreements, along with Service Agreements and Statements of Work. • Assisted with restack employees transitions during building maintenance and renovations.• Worked with Corporate Services / Real Estate VP to recruit vendors for Occupancy Software and Duty of Care project initiatives. • Managed department functions and supervised daily activities of one Junior Administrator and two Clerical Assistants. • Acted as main corporate user liaison via Ariba web-based vendor ordering systems from Office Depot and other vendor types. Headed RFP process, reporting office supplies usage and pricing for cost-effectiveness comparisons. • Expedited all commodity and promotional items, including engraved trophies, Tiffany products, T-shirts, custom invites, and portfolios. • Recognized as Paper Specialist, approving all business cards, letterhead, envelopes, and Journal Materials orders. Served as Buyer of copy paper and repro graphic consumables for New York and New Jersey sites. • Collaborated with Marketing and Legal departments to ensure corporate visual guidelines and branding consistency throughout three different operating company divisions. • Worked with local facilities team to lease and manage US copier fleet across 5 U.S. offices consisting of 60 copiers. Lead the implementation for follow you printing software platform. Fully detailed resume available upon request.

Managed an entertainment company for corporate, private, and night club events, consisting of DJs, MCs, sound system, and lighting. Responsible for event coordination, consultations with party planning and promotional teams, and designing custom programs for clients. Successfully leads the business development, planning, and scheduling of 24+ multimedia events annually. • Scheduled meetings with potential clients, promoters, and venues. • Negotiated contracts and financing with clients. • Served as Master of Ceremonies and Music Programmer. • Procured all equipment, including PA, sound and lighting systems. • Installed / supported all DJ hardware and software / technology. • Coordinated the promotion campaigns, advertising, social networking, and web / blog authoring.

• Stationery products: Managed three sourcing vendors for business cards, letterheads, and envelopes. • Copiers and Fax Fleet: Placed orders for new machines and performed maintenance duties. Compiled usage and statistics.• Prospectus fulfillment: Maintained in-house and off-site inventories of current and past prospectus books. • Materials management: Oversaw forms management program and Corporate Gift Collection (company promotional articles). • Other commodities: Supported all standard supply commodities. Ordered Private Banking checks and deposit slips, nameplates, rubber stamps, A/V Equipment; Time-clocks, Food Service items; ID cards; Mailroom Furniture.