Kevin Schwerin
Quarryville
Summary
Accomplished procurement professional with expertise in vendor relations and pricing negotiations, honed at Lancaster Archery Supply. Proven track record in achieving cost savings and enhancing supplier partnerships. Skilled in inventory monitoring and continuous process improvements, driving efficiency and quality assurance. Adept at leveraging market trends to optimize purchasing strategies and deliver exceptional results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Lancaster Archery Supply
03.2022 - Current
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels.
- Negotiated with vendors to obtain special buys at discounted rates.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
Purchasing Assistant
Lancaster Archery Supply
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
- Maintained consistent email communication with suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Oversaw purchase order shipments by managing deadlines and cancellation dates.
- Established and managed supplier and vendor relationships.
Purchasing Coordinator
Solanco School District
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Monitored all purchase requisitions and handled adjustments with vendors.
- Created purchase orders and had each signed by proper managers.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Studied and evaluated formal bids and made recommendations for awarding contracts.
- Contacted each vendor and recorded information regarding price, availability and quality of products.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
Education
Solanco School District
Quarryville, PASkills
- Procurement planning
- Inventory monitoring
- Forecasting
- Customer service
- Vendor relations
- Continuous process improvements
- Pricing negotiations
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Buyer
Lancaster Archery Supply
03.2022 - Current
Purchasing Assistant
Lancaster Archery Supply
03.2021 - 03.2022
Purchasing Coordinator
Solanco School District
02.2020 - 05.2021
Solanco School District
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