Andrea Lockhart: Buyer in Carson, CA

? Actively engage in the company's direct and indirect buying needs ? Conduct analysis of weekly forecast reports to determine inventory needs and address future buying plans ? Solicit bid proposals from approved suppliers & subcontractors then spearhead their vetting process ? Vigilantly look for opportunities to effectively negotiate discount structures and volume program rebates ? Generate targeted purchase orders based on directly forecasted Planning & Marketing demands ? Issue subcontract orders in response to requisitions for specified materials or services ? Enhance supplier performance related to minimizing shortages, preventing missed or late deliveries, lowering MOQ's and shortening lead-times ? Source new vendor partnerships and oversee formal vendor set-ups that output favourable payment terms (N30 or better) ? Partner with QA, Receiving, Shipping, Planning, Marketing, Compounding & Production teams to ensure that goods & services ordered and delivered meet various quality & costing expectations across the board

? Generated purchase orders that are issued to vendors via various mediums (email, phone or fax) ? Responsible for the coordination of the purchasing functions with other departments and suppliers ? Monitored evolving stock levels and identified purchasing needs to avert out of stock scenarios ? Qualified vendors and sourced suppliers for new and existing items to acquire competitive costs and locate best match to meet distinct product requirements/features

? Oversaw efficient product flow by vigilant monitoring and timely placement of orders, refunds or exchanges. ? Ensured that client-related issues are managed and that suitable resolution strategies are enacted to increase customer satisfaction and overall client retention ? Accurately logged all shipping tracking information into the company's PayPal account

? Created Sales Orders/Purchase Orders ? Notified customers of past due invoices and completed the payment collection process