Uniquely qualified purchasing professional with 20+ years of experience in planning, developing and buying successful manufactured goods at fortune 500 companies. I am a highly personable Merchant with exceptional P&L management skills and the knowledge needed for handling any buying position. I have extensive knowledge of all the segments within the purchasing value chain including production, planning, logistics and expediting. * Analyzing buying patterns for predicting future trends in business and product mix development. * Constantly reviewing performance indicators including sales, production and inventory to determine types and quantities of merchandise to be purchased. * Ensuring the quality of products being purchased are meeting the company's standards for excellence. * Collaborating with value chain associates (merchandising, advertising, logistics, planning, marketing and senior management) to optimize bottom-line performance. * Negotiating cost, quality, discounts, defective allowance, terms and delivery schedules with suppliers form several different industries Weighted towards electronics.

Highlights:

• Pricing
• Quality
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Control
• Buying
• Retail
• ROI
• Sourcing
• Management
• Procurement