● Work with over 50 domestic vendors domestically and with internal teams on PO’s and invoicing discrepancies.● Analyze 5K SKU’s weekly to ensure inventory levels are met across 8 different locations.● Initiate and negotiate annual rebate programs with 30+ manufacturers and wholesalers in the portfolio.● Act as a liaison between Field Sales Representatives and Manufacturers to assist with item sourcing, product resolution and sample sourcing.● Monitor and track supplier performance on quality, lead time, pricing and rebates.● Supply shipping and receiving with all documentation needed for international shipments.

Oversaw $70 million of stock merchandise inventory across 8 national USA warehouses. Manage fifty manufacturers for products ranging from electronics, janitorial chemicals, MRO items and food service disposables. Top 5 product lines are: Graphic Packaging, Conair, Rubbermaid, Jarden, and Focus.● Managed relationships with three wholesalers, R3 / Bunzl, Essendant and RJ Schinner.● Maintained a 96.5% fill rate with a 5-week turnaround.● Performed strategic sourcing duties and acquired samples from vendors for prospective purchasing of inventory. ● Initiated new item set up, generated system sku’s through Peoplesoft and coordinated with marketing for website copy and images as needed.● Analyzed proposals, negotiated price and lead time including terms and conditions.

Purchasing Assistant, November 2005 - January 2008Performed purchasing tasks involving, but not limited to, sales, stock, order fulfillment and payables.● Issued purchase orders and confirmed and expedited delivery communicating any delivery problems.