Purchasing Career Research and Resources

Credit Management Systems Inc

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Purchasing - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Trained and developed sales representatives, managed all sales activities, including sales campaign execution, lead generation, interfacing with clients and vendors and negotiating key contracts.

Avg. Salary: $108,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Exsys Systems Inc

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Purchasing - Deerfield Beach, FL

Managed a team of 16 employees. Had complete authority in all decision-making of the company. Implemented all policies and procedures for customer retention and vendor relationships. Contract Airline purchasing for ATA, LAB, ACES, VASP, and Avensa. Initiated exchanged pool for various airlines flying the same equipment. Managed accounts receivable of aviation firms and negotiated factored lending.

Avg. Salary: $108,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Highvac Corporation

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Purchasing - Colorado Springs, CO

Provided all purchasing functions for the company to include initiate PO's, negotiate pricing, obtain quotes from suppliers, coordinate deliveries, all correspondence with suppliers. Interacted with Engineering to verify measurements, sizing so I purchase the correct materials. Sole buyer for the company. Verified all incoming material purchased and initiated Kits for the production floor to manufacture.

Avg. Salary: $45,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Siemens Industry, Inc

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Purchasing - Colorado Springs, CO

Performed in a high-level buyer role, negotiating purchases and agreements, scheduled deliveries, handled correspondence and quotations. Work with suppliers to determine methods and practices for reducing costs within the supply chain, while maintaining consistent and accurate purchasing and pricing data. Negotiated competitive pricing based on volumes.

Avg. Salary: $45,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Atmel Corporation

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Purchasing - Colorado Springs, CO

Tracked over 200 products from cradle to grave. Worked with suppliers to package and test wafers in a overseas environment to meet customer needs. Meet deadlines in a fact paced environment working with a diversified group of people.

Avg. Salary: $45,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Bromnick Property

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Purchasing - Northville, MI

All aspects from identifying properties, identifying works required, keeping abreast and following legal developments and standards required for renting property. Negotiating with contractors, managing budgets, managing rental and mortgage payments and ensuring accounts are accurate for both UK and US tax authorities.

Avg. Salary: $85,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Jaguar Land Rover

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Purchasing -

This was a start up business from JLR, selecting, sourcing, negotiating and selling Jaguar and Land Rover branded merchandise. As well as producing extra revenue streams for JLR, this was a way of heightening the positive brand extension of the two brands. I was responsible for selecting product including pens, mugs, leather goods, clothing and bikes. I also identified branding partners to further increase brand extension.

Avg. Salary: $85,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Jaguar Land Rover

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Purchasing -

Sourcing and negotiating all elements of Sales and Marketing for both Jaguar and Land Rover. Including auto shows, PR, car launches, Aftersales, dealerships, driving experiences, Warranties and fleet.

Avg. Salary: $85,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Marsh Supermarkets LLC

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Purchasing - Indianapolis, IN

Supply Chain Buyer procured 20% of total Marsh Center Store Grocery warehouse turn and ad merchandise. Logistical coordination to a 98% on time delivery requirement of Purchase Orders. Daily maintenance of product vendor deals for correct COGS. Inventory management skills used internal data reports to control SKU turns to an efficiency exceeding industry guidelines Managed forward buying and seasonal purchases

Avg. Salary: $85,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Marsh Supermarkets LLC

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Purchasing - Indianapolis, IN

Avg. Salary: $85,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available