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Purchasing Leader with apparel and textile experience bringing strategy and process improvement to purchasing departments/divisions.  Develops long-term relationships with vendors and repeatedly negotiates favorable contract terms.  Strong team leader mentoring staff to work autonomously toward delivering purchasing goals. Thrive in managing and negotiating fast-paced, ever-changing business environment.

Directed buying team of five and managed day-to-day purchasing activities for western hemisphere.
• Developed and implemented purchasing policies and procedures as staff grew thereby reducing inconsistency and disorganization. 
• Sourced, planned, purchased and managed textiles for $70 million Walmart account and $30 million David Meister account.
• Managed $50 million Junior domestic business for dresses.
• Established and maintained strong working relationships with global suppliers which enabled highly effective negotiations and best value through pricing and contracts.
• Ensured accurate ordering and inventory which minimized overstock while meeting demand.
• Reviewed and resolved any discrepancies with supplier invoicing, claims, conflicts, product non-conformance or quality issues.
• Planned and forecasted raw materials thereby improving production time to customer delivery.

Director/VP Purchasing

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Sandra (Sandi) Gordon: in Irvine, CA

Sandra (Sandi) Gordon

Kellwood Company