KAREN KA WING MAK
MARKHAM,ON
Summary
Knowledgeable Buyer experienced in supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on a consistent schedule. Expert background in purchasing and procurement environments. Proficient in pricing structures, supplier relations and contract negotiation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
V & L Associates Inc
Mississauga, ON
04.2013 - Current
- Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
- Participated in negotiations with vendors concerning prices, delivery schedules, warranties and other contractual issues.
- Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.
- Reviewed purchase orders, contracts and invoices to ensure accuracy.
- Developed relationships with vendors to secure better prices and payment terms.
- Managed inventory control systems to track stock levels, deliveries and related information.
Merchandise Manager
Alliance Manufacturing Co
Hong Kong
03.2003 - 09.2012
- Supplier selection and vendor management, ensuring best buy and good services from suppliers
- Source and review new suppliers’ capabilities to establish long term strategic vendor management program
- Work with Engineering and QA team to ensure product comply with US, European and other countries regulations • Manage sample development and follow up production run for all projects
- Prepare merchandising information and report for project updates ie cost sheets, purchase orders and relevant documents
- Coordinate with QA and/or Technical team on sample process, production orders and delivery status
- Work with factories and internal shipping team to ensure all shipping documents are in plan for on time shipment
- Facilitate order placement process with suppliers
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
York University
Toronto, ON06-2001
College Diploma - Accounting
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON06-2000
Skills
- Ordering and Purchasing
- Vendor Coordination
- Relationship Building
- Purchasing Strategies
Languages
English
Professional
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited
Timeline
Buyer
V & L Associates Inc
04.2013 - Current
Merchandise Manager
Alliance Manufacturing Co
03.2003 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
York University
College Diploma - Accounting
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
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