 Evaluates supplier bids, tenders, proposals, or quotations of purchase orders and prepares comparative analysis to support evaluation decisions. Negotiates service levels and prices with suppliers, places purchase orders and expedites the delivery of goods. Conducts vendor selection and management for assigned area. Identifies, investigates and resolves discrepancies between Purchasing, Receiving, and Accounts Payable systems.

Process purchase requisitions and purchase lab supplies/equipment for a leading CRO. Work with management to provide cost savings.

Purchase software, printers, consumables and art supplies.

Data Processing Supervisor (directing work of up to 20 people); Responsible for selecting and purchasing consumer electronics, bedding and furniture for retail sale in a fifteen store corporation with annual sales in excess of $440 million.Successfully built long term vendor relationships achieving exceptional product availability and generating market development funds.Purchase order placement, follow up and problem resolutionAnalyze vendor performance and negotiate pricing to meet corporate objectives.Interact daily with Senior Level and Store/Sales management to help meet sales objectives.Approve invoices for payment.Manage department managers in 15 stores to meet sales goals.