Rhett Butler
Charleston,SC
Summary
Purchaser with a 3 year track record of proven expertise at Buck Lumber and Building Supply, specializing in sourcing, inventory management, and supplier negotiation. Successfully reduced costs through effective vendor engagement and established strong relationships, enhancing product range while maintaining optimal stock levels. Adept at analyzing inventory data to anticipate market trends and fulfill customer needs. Communicated with sales team to ensure arrival dates, and to expedite projects without delay.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchaser
Buck Lumber and Building Supply
09.2022 - 11.2025
- Created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained and reviewed computerized records of items purchased and costs associated with purchases.
- Researched suppliers based on availability, quality, selection, and price.
- Negotiated with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
- Checked items received against items ordered by verifying receipts.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.
- Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science
Trident Technical College
Charleston, South Carolina, SCSkills
- Strategic sourcing
- Cost reduction strategies
- Supplier relationship management
- Vendor engagement
- Product sourcing
- New vendor setup
- Supplier negotiation
- Purchase order processing
- Inventory management
- Vendor relationship management
- Inventory audits
- Maintaining stock levels
Timeline
Purchaser
Buck Lumber and Building Supply
09.2022 - 11.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science
Trident Technical College