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Loraine Delport
Buying And Sourcing Specialist
Pretoria
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Buyer
Prime Product Manufacturing
Brits
01.2012 - Current
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer 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.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
- Studied and monitored market trends to identify potential suppliers.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing on apparel and accessories.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Established and built positive relationships with vendors and carriers, promoting competitive shipping rates and service.
- Negotiated freight rates with carriers for international transportation of goods.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Buyer
Transnet Rail Engineering
Pretoria
08.2010 - 11.2011
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer 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.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
Buyer
Amka Products
Pretoria
03.2010 - 08.2010
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer 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.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
- Studied and monitored market trends to identify potential suppliers.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
Buyer
Prime Product Manufacturing
Brits
02.2008 - 03.2010
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer 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.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
- Studied and monitored market trends to identify potential suppliers.
- Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Established and built positive relationships with vendors and carriers, promoting competitive shipping rates and service.
- Negotiated freight rates with carriers for international transportation of goods.
Buyer
Lesel Research
Midrand
01.2006 - 05.2008
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Studied and monitored market trends to identify potential suppliers.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
Education
Matric -
Tuine High school
Pretoria 01.1999 - 12.1999
Skills
Materials sourcing
Purchasing procedures
Pricing negotiations
Contract preparation
Continuous process improvements
Purchasing expertise
Vendor coordination
Vendor relations
Vendor negotiation
Trend assessment
Goods procurement
Good Telephone Etiquette
Strategic planning
Software
SAP
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Buyer
Prime Product Manufacturing
01.2012 - Current
Buyer
Transnet Rail Engineering
08.2010 - 11.2011
Buyer
Amka Products
03.2010 - 08.2010
Buyer
Prime Product Manufacturing
02.2008 - 03.2010
Buyer
Lesel Research
01.2006 - 05.2008
Matric -
Tuine High school
01.1999 - 12.1999