Responsible for drafting bid specifications and requesting bid proposals from vendors and suppliers. Administer contracts and lead negotiations for major purchases. Supervise and direct critical day-to-day purchasing functions, including product and service research, vendor selection, price and contract term negotiation, and purchase order completion. Prepare budget and cost estimates, monitoring department expenditures to ensure adherence to established fiduciary and budgetary constraints. Conduct year-end physical inventory evaluations.•Analyze and identify high-margin opportunities for additional product offerings by utilizing targeted market research and leveraging business relationships with customers and vendors.•Source products and raw materials at quality and cost standards consistent with company objectives.•Maintain optimal inventory levels to reduce downtime and meet operational needs on a daily basis.

Shipping SupervisorCharged with maintaining accurate documentation and records of all relevant information within the shipping department per information management guidelines. Trained, hired, and supervised entire shipping staff, conducting performance reviews and monitoring employee timecards for proper usage. Monitored shipments to ensure customer satisfaction and shipment quality.•Developed, implemented, and recommended improvements to the shipping department to increase quality control and reduce overall costs.•Collaborated with management teams to plan and adhere to departmental budget.•Coordinated with Port Authority and Public Transportation departments on all matters related to shipping.