A proactive, focused and committed Senior Buyer with experience in both the manufacturing and retail industry. Accomplished in product development, category strategy, supplier management and price negotiation. Experienced in sourcing both internationally and domestically to ensure sourcing decisions are made considering the lowest cost country for manufacture. Articulate, confident and outgoing communicator, comfortable at all levels, who uses social skills combined with good listening ability to establish stable interpersonal relationships, both internal and external. Responds positively to pressure and maintains quality of performance and standards whilst achieving goals and objectives.