Amy Laslo
Guyton
Summary
Committed Purchaser with strong skills in analyzing bids, placing purchase orders and preparing proposals. Talented at developing new vendor agreements while fostering professional relationships. Self-disciplined, resourceful and adept at compiling statistical information for special reports.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Purchaser
Savannah Pro Services
Savannah
03.2022 - 11.2025
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of quality products.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with suppliers to optimize procurement costs.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Processed purchase requisitions efficiently to support operational needs.
- Coordinated with inventory teams to maintain stock levels and prevent shortages.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases and supplier communications for audits.
- Prepared purchase orders according to specified requirements.
- Maintained relationships with existing suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Followed up on all open purchase orders with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of items.
- Tracked shipments to ensure delivery on time and in excellent condition.
- Conducted regular price comparisons between vendors in order to secure best deals.
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items ordered to items received.
- Purchased the highest quality products for the lowest possible price.
- Assisted Accounts Payable team during invoice processing by providing necessary information about purchase orders.
- Investigated discrepancies between invoices received from suppliers and actual delivered goods.
- Negotiated with vendors and suppliers and administered contracts.
- Performed periodic reviews of inventory levels in order to determine reorder points.
- Ensured that all purchasing activities are carried out in accordance with company policies.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from vendors regarding product specifications, pricing, payment terms.
- Monitored vendor performance in order to assess the effectiveness of agreements.
- Collaborated closely with other departments such as Logistics and Shipping in order to coordinate deliveries.
- Coordinated with finance and accounting to ensure timely payments to suppliers.
- Utilized procurement software to streamline purchasing processes and improve accuracy.
Education
South Effingham High School
Guyton, GASkills
- Vendor management
- Procurement negotiation
- Purchase order accuracy
- Inventory coordination
- Procurement software
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Eye for detail
- Vendor evaluation
- Teamwork orientation
- Vendor engagement
- Order tracking
- Scheduling
- Accounts payable
- New vendor setup
- Purchase order processing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Purchaser
Savannah Pro Services
03.2022 - 11.2025
South Effingham High School