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Resume-Patrick G. Blakely

Continually searched for new products, and product lines, that would be unique and appealing for the nationwide commissaries at Federal Penitentiaries and state correctional institutions.New itemization was achieved by weekly interviews with vendors, sourcing through the internet, but, also by attending several trade shows a year around the.

Responsible for 50% of all categories including grocery and health and beauty commodities.While procuring these categories at the best costs, the duties were also to instruct the sales force on how best to sell the highest volume items and still maintain high profits.Negotiated with vendors for the best possible bracket pricing with the lowest possible.

Department Head of a six person staff to oversee Vons alternative sourcing.Responsible for procurement of over 2000 s.k.u.'s in grocery/hbc.Reduced costs to Vons by 10 to 15% by buying inbound product from diverters. Also responsible for selling outbound product to diverters at 20% plus margins.

Responsible for the purchase and maintenance of over 1800 s.k.u.'s.Monitored service level and itemization through an assistant buyer.Interviewed the vendor trade, compiling promotional and advertising funds.Food 4 Less

Responsible for grocery/frozen categories contributing to 14% of company sales.Oversaw schematic changes and section resets utilizing latest IRI and Nielsen data.Set retail prices for all categories under my authorization. Developed weekly ad and merchandising planner.

Duties included negotiating with vendors on item costs, advertising funds, and, display items.Also, responsible for retail pricing to customers, based on market conditions, competitor pricing, and gross margins.