Ryan Birkett: Buyer in Anaheim, CA

Purchases produce in accordance with prescribed purchasing regulations and procedures. Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions, investigates and develops sources of supplies, prepares bid specifications, issues bid requests and reviews quotations.

Responsible for buying and coordination of the purchasing of product(s) to fill all sales orders, while meeting the company quality and food safety standards. Total margin dollars 2018 $420,000.

Travel throughout Southern California to review, determine legality, inspect and drive vehicles for sale, and to negotiate the best possible purchase price for the company. Closing Success Rate 90%.

Engaged in the sale of high-end golf apparel to private golf clubs and their members. Responsible for inside sales, customer relations, customer retention, and supporting manufacturers' representatives in the sale of Antas products. Improved customer retention by 25%.