Vaughn White
Yeadon
Summary
Dynamic Purchasing Agent with 5+ years' experience, skilled in developing procurement processes. Skilled in negotiating contracts and fostering vendor relationships that drive cost savings and enhance operational efficiency. Achieved significant improvement in inventory management and cost efficiency. Passionate about achieving success through customer centric approach and fostering collaborative supplier partnerships.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Walmart
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Negotiated prices and terms with material supplier and vendors to lower costs by over 15%
- Reduced freight costs by 24% within the first quarter of employment.
- Prioritize adequate product availability during seasonal promotions in pursuit of higher profits.
- Collaborated with internal departments to ensure timely delivery of materials and inventory levels
Purchasing Agent
Nafisa's Kitchen
04.2023 - 07.2025
- Order Restaurant supplies and products
- Documented every purchasing activity and and write proposals to vendors.
- Prepared purchase orders with price, specifications and recommendations.
- Analyzed supplier performance to optimize purchasing decisions and reduce costs.
- Negotiated terms with vendors to secure favorable pricing and delivery schedules.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure adequate supply without overstocking.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to understand ingredient needs and forecast demand.
Assistant Purchaser
Evergreen Medical Services
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Purchase medical devices and resell to medical facilities.
- Facilitate delivery and tracking of devices,
- Organize, plan and schedule meetings
- Planning/inventory control.
- Develops, implements, and manages a fixed Asset planning/inventory control.
- Resolve an average of 150 inquiries in any given week and exceed 25% weekly targets.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Reading Area Community College
Reading, Pennsylvania, PA01-2015
Skills
- Order tracking
- Procurement
- Scheduling
- Inventory management
- Vendor invoicing
- Food & Beverage Purchasing
- Medical supply purchasing
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service & Client Relation
Certification
- CPPC - Certified Professional Purchasing Consultant
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Walmart
08.2025 - 02.2026
Purchasing Agent
Nafisa's Kitchen
04.2023 - 07.2025
Assistant Purchaser
Evergreen Medical Services
11.2020 - 06.2022
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Reading Area Community College