Yvonne O'Kane
Kingston,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchase Agent
Torbill Holdings LTD
08.2020 - Current
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
- Conducted thorough market research to identify new suppliers, resulting in improved product quality and pricing options.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Implemented centralized purchasing system that streamlined workflow processes across multiple departments.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchase orders, invoices, and vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Analyzed and reported on inventory levels to determine purchasing requirements.
- Expedited critical orders when needed, resolving potential delays and ensuring timely delivery of key materials.
- Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
- Identified potential savings opportunities by analyzing spending patterns and supplier performance data.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Negotiated cost-effective deals by establishing strong supplier relationships and leveraging market knowledge.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Audit and monitor purchasing cards
- Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce operational costs.
- Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.
- Conducted research, identifying potential vendors and better pricing options.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability while minimizing excess inventory costs.
Pricer
Value Villiage
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Kept abreast of industry trends, merchandise knowledge and competitive pricing to create effective pricing strategy.
- Priced and tagged products based on pricing guide to optimize sales volume.
Buisiness Owner
Impala Liquor Store
01.2009 - 12.2017
- Stock Control
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently
Administration Officer
Uthukela District Municipality
01.2000 - 06.2009
- Aided colleagues, managers, and customers through regular communication and assistance.
- Managed daily payment processing and drafted related financial documents.
- Managed complex scheduling tasks, ensuring that deadlines were met consistently.
- Streamlined budget tracking processes using accounting software which led to improved resource allocation decisions.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Managed team petty cash, purchase orders and account transactions.
- Proofread and edited documents for accuracy and grammar.
- Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.
- Improved record-keeping accuracy by creating updated filing system for confidential documents and materials.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries professionally and in timely manner.
- Processed purchase orders, service contracts and financial reports.
- Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
- Completed daily logs for management review.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
No Degree - Bookeeping
St Lawrence College
Kingston12.2024
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Professionalism
- Purchasing & Pricing negotiation
- Inventory management skills
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-Solving
- Vendor Relations
- Decision-Making
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Dutch
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Purchase Agent
Torbill Holdings LTD
08.2020 - Current
Pricer
Value Villiage
08.2019 - 07.2020
Buisiness Owner
Impala Liquor Store
01.2009 - 12.2017
Administration Officer
Uthukela District Municipality
01.2000 - 06.2009
No Degree - Bookeeping
St Lawrence College
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