Justin Harrison
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Experienced Purchasing Manager with supplier evaluation, purchase order management, and inventory control. Utilizes strategic sourcing to secure quality materials and services. Knowledge of contract negotiation and cost-saving techniques. Well-organized Purchasing & Receiving Clerk bringing over a decade of experience in the F&B, Hospitality industry. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
Marriott Vacation Club
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Reduced procurement costs by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
- Collaborated with finance departments on budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring accurate representation of procurement expenses and cost-saving opportunities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations and Birchstreet systems.
- Negotiated favorable payment terms with suppliers, improving overall cash management strategies.
- Applied customer payments to accounts on day of receipt thru Birchstreet Systems.
Purchasing Coordinator
St. Regis Atlanta
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Contacted each vendor and recorded information regarding price, availability and quality of products.
- Collaborated with internal and external customers and managed all pricing and availability of all products.
- Created purchase orders and had each signed by production managers.
- Monitored all purchase requisitions and handled adjustments with vendors.
- Computed and created purchase orders in Birchstreet Systems to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
Purchasing & Receiving Clerk
Loews Atlanta Hotel
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Checked items received against items ordered by verifying receipts.
- Negotiated with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
- Maintained and reviewed computerized records of items purchased and costs associated with purchases.
- Computed and created purchase orders in Adeco Systens to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
Receiving Clerk
The Whitley, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Atlanta Buckhead
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Maintained tidy, organized and safe work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Unloaded and unpacked incoming shipments to facilitate orders and verify accuracy of contents.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Education
Georgia Perimeter College
Decatur, GAHigh School Diploma -
Martin Luther King- Jr. High School
Lithonia, GA05.2009
Skills
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Operational Improvements
- Industry Networking
- Purchasing Strategies Development
- Estimating and Cost Tracking
- Purchasing for Manufacturing
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Purchase Order Reconciliation
- Customer Experience
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Marriott Vacation Club
09.2024 - 12.2024
Purchasing Coordinator
St. Regis Atlanta
08.2021 - 10.2024
Purchasing & Receiving Clerk
Loews Atlanta Hotel
07.2019 - 08.2021
Receiving Clerk
The Whitley, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Atlanta Buckhead
01.2018 - 07.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Education
Georgia Perimeter College
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther King- Jr. High School
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