Sandro Palumbo
Montreal
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
17
17
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Buyer
Leesta
Montreal
11.2022 - Current
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Coordinated with production teams to align purchasing with manufacturing needs.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to optimize procurement costs.
- Monitored inventory levels to prevent stockouts and excess supplies.
- Resolved any discrepancies between purchase orders and actual receipts of goods or services.
- 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.
- Developed relationships with vendors to secure better prices and payment terms.
- Maintained records of all purchases including item descriptions, costs, quantities received.
- Managed inventory control systems to track stock levels, deliveries and related information.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability of products for customers.
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Leesta
Montreal
08.2008 - 01.2020
- Supervised shipping and receiving operations to ensure timely deliveries.
- Maintained organized shipping areas to streamline operations and reduce errors.
- Maintained high standards of quality control throughout the entire shipping and receiving process.
- Managed warehouse operations by organizing workflow, delegating tasks, and ensuring accuracy of product labeling.
- Performed daily shipping and receiving duties, including verifying items received against invoices or packing slips.
- Supervised and trained personnel in the proper use of shipping and receiving equipment and procedures.
Education
Lasalle Catholic
Montreal, QuebecSkills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Multi-tasking strength
- Verbal and written communication
- Proficient in [software]
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Italian
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Buyer
Leesta
11.2022 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Leesta
08.2008 - 01.2020
Lasalle Catholic