Responsible for the procurement of direct materials as needed for production.Developed, implemented and reinforced department vision in conjunction with VP and Director.Negotiated price, delivery and payment terms with vendors and subcontractors to secure the best overall value.Assigned tasks, reviewed work and provided direction to staff while ensuring purchasing processes are meant within established timeline.Achieved target; yearly savings, cost avoidance, keeping inventory low, and tracking cost.Identified opportunities to achieve the lowest total cost for each projects.Generated and released purchase orders as required.Worked with internal departments; Project Managers, Planners, Estimating and Account Payable.

Purchased components to build display fixtures for the retail industry. Managed the daily operations of the department's procurement process. Monitored, evaluated and distributed requisitions to the staff daily.Prepared and issued RFQ's to vendors.Generated and released purchase orders as needed.Managed the overalled project schedules, prioritization and action plans.Provided guidance to Project Managers and Planners to ensure all timelines and job specifications were met.Worked closely with vendors to maintain high level of quality control on all manufacturing parts.Reviewed, updated and maintained purchase orders until they were closed.

Purchased and managed point-of-purchase display programs from initial concept to final production.Communicated with sales and creative departments on concepts drawings and approvals.Coordinated pricing, delivery dates, quality and pre-production samples with vendors prior to production.Interfaced with manufacturing and shipping department on production/assembly to meet scheduled delivery dates.