CANDACE ELLIOTT
Coffeeville
Summary
Experienced purchasing buyer with expertise in cost reduction and vendor management. Proven track record in managing short dated inventory while taking care of customer needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialized Buyer
Performance Foodservice
Batesville, MS
08.2015 - Current
- Attain targeted profit margins as determined by the company’s business goals. Maintain product costing and pricing and ensure accurate purchase orders.
- Effectively implement buying/purchasing strategies such that product is purchased in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.
- Manage protein inventory levels to the designated goal level.
- Effectively manage the disposition of obsolete protein inventory.
- Consult with vendors regarding current orders and new protein products. Initiate orders, schedule deliveries and process related paperwork and documentation. Provide product and pricing information to sales staff. Investigate protein product quality complaints.
- Complete special projects, as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor - Business Administration And Management
University of Mississippi
University, MS12-2018
Skills
- Negotiation
- Vendor Management
- Cost Reduction
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Budget Management
- Contract Administration
- Market Analysis
- Inventory Control
Timeline
Specialized Buyer
Performance Foodservice
08.2015 - Current
Bachelor - Business Administration And Management
University of Mississippi