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David C. Edwards

Greenville

Summary

Experienced procurement specialist skilled in vendor negotiations, inventory management, and cost analysis. With experience in purchasing, sales, and business operations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with flexible approach to changing needs. Known for strategic planning, market research, and ensuring timely delivery of quality products. Dependable and efficient in fast-paced environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer/Category Manager

Foster Caviness
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Responsible for buying direct and managing inventory for over $40,000 of onions and potatoes, as well as more than $50,000 per week of fresh produce and cold storage items to be sold to Dollar General specifically
  • Purchased and managed logistics weekly of full truck loads of red, white, and yellow onions in multiple grades and sizes for retail and restaurant sales
  • Purchased and managed logistics weekly of full truck loads of red, white, gold, and russet A and B size potatoes in multiple grades in bags and totes
  • Purchased and managed logistics weekly of full truck loads of Carton baking potatoes.
  • Purchased and managed logistics of local backhauling on multiple counts and grades of Sweet Potatoes
  • Assisted in all State and Federal bid processes for all items under my management
  • Provided weekly pricing and market updates for over 150 SKU's

Purchasing Manager, General Manager, Sales Representative

Greenville Produce Company
04.2013 - 04.2024
  • Purchasing Manager from April2022 to April2024
  • Took over all produce/food item buying responsibilities, as well as weekly bid opportunities for Federal and State correction system
  • General Manager August2015 to April2022
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
  • Managed90% of all accounts, including multiple county school contracts, restaurants, and grocery stores
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
  • Managed daily operations like truck loading and receiving, routing, training for labor and new sales reps
  • Provided assistance in purchasing responsibilities
  • Sales Representative and Account Management April2013 to August2015

Golf Shop Assistant

Brook Valley Country Club
05.2011 - 06.2013
  • Provided customer service for members and guests
  • Retail sales for golf apparel and equipment
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and product knowledge.
  • Assisted with inventory management, ensuring the proper stocking and organization of merchandise.

Retail Sales

Gordon's Golf and Ski
10.2009 - 10.2010
  • Assisted customers in apparel, ski and snowboard equipment, and golf equipment and supplies

Education

Construction/Logistics

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Skills

  • Purchasing expertise, Logistics, Inventory management Relationship building, Sales, Customer service, Account management, Operations, Communication skills, Leadership, Relationship building, Training

Timeline

Buyer/Category Manager

Foster Caviness
04.2024 - 10.2024

Purchasing Manager, General Manager, Sales Representative

Greenville Produce Company
04.2013 - 04.2024

Golf Shop Assistant

Brook Valley Country Club
05.2011 - 06.2013

Retail Sales

Gordon's Golf and Ski
10.2009 - 10.2010

Construction/Logistics

East Carolina University

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