Ashley McKitterick
Pincourt,Canada
Summary
Senior Buyer with over 10 years of progressive experience. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments. Expert at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buyer, Non-Stock
Joseph Ribkoff Inc.
11.2018 - Current
- SME (Subject Matter Expert) Dynamics 365 Procurement & Sourcing;
- Oversaw the implementation of Joseph Ribkoff’s purchase requisition process worldwide;
- 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.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
Procurement Manager
Stingray Business
03.2017 - 11.2018
- Company Overview: The leading supplier of background music and commercial digital signage solutions
- Oversees all purchasing processes for 70V audio installations;
- Issues purchase orders for raw materials;
- Manages vendor negotiations to secure advantageous terms;
- Report and track key functional metrics to reduce expenses and increase margins;
- Identifies and researches potential new suppliers in liaison with the AV Designers;
- Negotiate supplier agreements;
- Negotiate RFP pricing;
- Works closely with the AV Design, Sales, Deployment and Operations teams;
- The leading supplier of background music and commercial digital signage solutions
Purchasing Coordinator
Stingray Business
03.2014 - 03.2017
- Coordinate rush orders, late orders, backorders as needed and follow up to ensure deadlines are met;
- Allocate inventory to the proper work orders;
- Issue Purchase Orders, work with vendors/suppliers to fulfill orders and troubleshoot any issues;
- Maintain and update various records and files including vendor, price & products;
- Follow up on orders as needed, resolve vendor problems and handle related correspondence;
Corporate Support Coordinator
Stingray Business
11.2012 - 03.2014
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Concordia University
05.2011
Skills
- Procurement
- Purchasing Processes
- Vendor Negotiation
- RFP Reporting
- Research
- Purchase Order Management
- Demand forecasting
- Pricing Analysis
- Purchasing expertise
Certification
Test of Oral Proficiency in the Second Official Language, 03/2011, Public Service Commission of Canada
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Hobbies and Interests
- Team Sports
- Current Events
- Music
Timeline
Buyer, Non-Stock
Joseph Ribkoff Inc.
11.2018 - Current
Procurement Manager
Stingray Business
03.2017 - 11.2018
Purchasing Coordinator
Stingray Business
03.2014 - 03.2017
Corporate Support Coordinator
Stingray Business
11.2012 - 03.2014
Bachelor's Degree - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Concordia University
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