Purchasing Manager/Accounts Payable Analyst
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms.
- Received vendor invoices, validated for accuracy and routed for approval to prepare for payment processing.
- Enhanced vendor relationships through prompt communication and timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Reduced outstanding accounts payable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices and negotiating payment terms.
- Managed high-volume invoice processing efficiently, maintaining a consistent record of timely payments.