Contractor buyer resume examples from 2026

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Updated March 26, 2025

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Contractor buyer resume

Noah Matthews

(710) 555-7109 | nmatthews@example.com

Laurel, MD | 93166 N. Cedar Ln. - 28080

Work experience

2020 - Present
Contractor Buyer, CarMax - Laurel, MD
- Work with the Strategic Sourcing Team to identify sourcing and auction opportunities.
- Work with overseas sourcing and trading companies to plan specific business trends with focus on exclusivity and cost management.
- Investigated all customer service complaints.
- Purchased all raw materials for product line.
2018 - 2020
Contractor Buyer, CarMax - Laurel, MD
- Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
- Participated in supplier performance reviews with quality engineering
- Approve initial seasonal purchase orders for inventory planning and develop product life cycle plans.
2008 - 2018
Associate Buyer, Barneys New York - New York, NY
- Partnered with women's designer ready-to-wear team for both chain and e-Commerce divisions.
- Maintain OTB and manage inventory for 97 brands in 19 stores including ecommerce site, and off price ecommerce site.
- Facilitated product development through design, engineering, purchasing and merchandising departments.
- Supervised logistics nationally for vendors and carriers.

Skills

Assistant Merchandiser
Business Trends
Company Policies
Service Orders
Product Category
Order Entry
Purchase Orders
Customer Service
Product Development
Delivery Dates

Education

Associate's Degree, Economics (2006 - 2008)
New York University
New York,

Contractor buyer resume

Dylan Price

(470) 555-8728 | dprice@example.com

Norcross, GA | 92911 W. Park Rd. - 90942

Work experience

2017 - Present
Contractor Buyer, Siemens - Norcross, GA
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives to identify and develop new suppliers.
- Avoided manufacturing shortages through proactive order management.
2016 - 2017
Associate Buyer, Whole Foods Market - Atlanta, GA
- Maintain good communication with vendors on pricing, shortages, and new items.
- Partner with accounting team to insure accuracy of purchase orders and invoices Participate in monthly inventory process
- Created an effective 3 page manual for issue and maintaining MRO purchase orders.
- Work closely with internal departments including engineering, sales, accounting and marketing.
2015 - 2016
Logistics Coordinator, NuVasive - Memphis, TN
- Receive incoming purchase orders and rework materials into SAP.
- Ensured logistics packaging materials and equipment properly documented for shipping.
- Trained personnel in logistics procedures and operations.
- Supply updates to resource forecasts for supply chain activities to the Phase IIIb and IV clinical teams as appropriate.
- Directed 3rd party logistics to manage inbound freight program providing $4MM in spend leverage.

Skills

Company Policies
Supply Chain
Vendor Invoices
Procedures
Customer Service
Logistics
Reliability
ERP
Assistant Merchandiser
New Customers

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Education (2007 - 2010)
University of Memphis
Memphis,

Contractor buyer resume

Vincent Sanders

(820) 555-6000 | vsanders@example.com

Atlanta, GA | 79413 E. Cedar Rd. - 27124

Work experience

2014 - Present
Contractor Buyer, The Home Depot - Atlanta, GA
- Managed customer cases within corporate guidelines and provided end-to-end resolutions and follow-up communication between parties.
- Utilized company website to sell products and to assist customers seeking detailed product knowledge.
- Developed program for dealing with maintaining and issuing associate radios used for internal communication.
- Manage schedules through active communication with vendors, installers, store associates, and customers.
- Served as communication between vendors and installers regarding issues, reordering, and scheduling for customer.
2004 - 2014
Contractor Buyer, Follett - Columbus, GA
- Provided procurement support, administered purchase orders, and ensured compliance with corporate guidelines on all processes and procedures.
- Clean out the Customer Service, and Que to make certain contractor get paid.
- Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
2003 - 2004
Data Entry/Data Coordinator, Red Lobster - Columbus, GA
- Exceeded tying speed of 38 wpm with 99.00% accuracy.
- Managed ICD-9 coding for basic diagnoses.

Skills

Mental Health
Company Database
Installation Dates
Substance Abuse
Patient Demographics
Community Resources
Order Management
Historical Data
Product Development
Community Agencies

Education

High School Diploma, (1998 - 1998)
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Contractor buyer resume

Stephanie Watkins

(670) 555-5296 | swatkins@example.com

Perth Amboy, NJ | 19604 S. Main Ave. - 80835

Work experience

2018 - Present
Contractor Buyer, US Foods - Perth Amboy, NJ
- Created an effective 3 page manual for issue and maintaining MRO purchase orders.
- Order Fulfillment Functions: Check customer Purchase Orders for accuracy and compliance with Anritsu Terms and Conditions.
- Corroborated delivery dates were correct to meet customer demands; advised buyers of any problems.
- Prepared and processed over 100 daily requisitions and purchase orders for 9 distribution centers and the logistics department.
- Collaborated with the Product Development team to support the evolving private label line.
2016 - 2018
Order Management Representative, Walmart - Towson, MD
- Remodeled sales floor * Worked on backstock * Worked on planograms
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders for rollout process of global data synchronization network and order management system.
- Created new items and purchase orders, applied distributions, and entered cost changes.
- Process meeting purchase orders for all merchandise featured at the Year Beginning metting and Holiday meeting.
- Track and review customer complaints and resolutions -Handle complex and escalated customer service issues in a professional and timely manner.
2012 - 2016
Manager, Custom Support And Services, Walmart - Towson, MD
- Enforce all company procedures and policies.
- Supervised multiple deliveries, unloading and merchandizing of all sellable products to the sales floor.
- Develop and maintain a team concept to improve associate morale, communication, and ultimately, working Conditions.
- Coordinated communication with merchandise operations and vendors for PO creation and maintenance.

Skills

Direct Reports
Service Contracts
Order Status
Patient Care
ERP
Raw Materials
External Departments
Management System
Customer Service
Support Services

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Communication (2002 - 2005)
Towson University
Towson,

Contractor buyer resume

Roy Clark

(870) 555-7756 | rclark@example.com

Wichita, KS | 29467 N. Second Ave. - 29798

Work experience

2018 - Present
Contractor Buyer, Boeing - Wichita, KS
- Process Improvement/Quality Control Established cost savings improvements and identified quality control procedures for vendor requirements and processes.
- Manage supplier performance and ensues satisfactory contact completion.
- Transferred approximately 100 Material Requirements Planning demands per month into purchase orders and forwarded them to suppliers for processing.
- Analyzed product quality data from manufacturing line to predict the likelihood of discrepant parts from vendor partners.
2017 - 2018
Order Management Specialist, Champion - West Lafayette, IN
- Enter Purchase Orders for the Buyers of electronic assemblies and components, fabricated and machined parts.
- Provided an interface with finance department and managed all contracting processes and managed all incoming purchase orders from various locations.
- Supervised a staff of 3 Order Entry Clerks Reconciled daily and yearly inventory cycle counts
- Administered an emergency fund with a budget of $10,000.
2010 - 2017
Manager, Custom Support And Services, Walmart - West Lafayette, IN
- Improved communication and reduced turnover 10%.
- Merchandised the sales floor to meet the store's growing demands.
- Follow company policies and procedures.

Skills

Support Services
Itil
Order Status
Performance Management
Company Policies
Order Management
Service Department
Customer Service Operations
Customer Care
Service Contracts

Education

Some College Courses, Computer Science (2003 - 2003)
Purdue University
West Lafayette,

How to write a contractor buyer resume

Craft a resume summary statement

A resume summary is your opening statement that highlights your strongest skills and top accomplishments. It is your chance to quickly let recruiters know who you are professionally - and why they should hire you for the contractor buyer role.

Step 1: Mention your current job title or the role you're pursuing.

Step 2: Include your years of experience in contractor buyer-related roles. Consider adding relevant company and industry experience as relevant to the job listing.

Step 3: Highlight your greatest accomplishments. Here is your chance to make sure your biggest wins aren't buried in your resume.

Step 4: Again, keep it short. Your goal is to summarize your experience and highlight your accomplishments, not write a paragraph.

These four steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some contractor buyer interviews.

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List the right project manager skills

Your Skills section is an easy way to let recruiters know you have the skills to do the job. Just as importantly, it can help your resume not get filtered out by hiring software. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:

You often need to include the exact keywords from the job description in your resume. Look at the job listing and consider which of the listed skills you have experience with, along with related skills.
Include as many relevant hard skills and soft skills as possible from the listing.
Use the most up to date and accurate terms. Don't forget to be specific.

These five steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some contractor buyer interviews.

Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on a contractor buyer resume:

Customer Service
Purchase Orders
Data Entry
Logistics
Customer Orders
ERP
Order Entry
Sales Orders
DOD
Management System

Customer Support
Order Management
POS
MRP
ISO
SharePoint
GSA
Price Analysis
Office Equipment
RFQ

Market Research
Procurement Process
Product Availability
RFP
Delivery Dates
R
Credit Card
Customer Inquiries
Contract Terms
Inventory Control

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How to structure your work experience

Your work experience should be structured:

With your most recent roles first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order.
Job title, along with company name and location on the left.
Put the corresponding dates of employment on the left side.
Keep only relevant jobs on your work experience.

How to write contractor buyer experience bullet points

Your resume is not a list of responsibilities or a job description. Instead, it is your chance to show your accomplishments and show why you're good at what you do.

Use the What, How, and Why format. Answering these questions turns a bland job description into an effective showcase of your abilities.
What were your responsibilities or goals?
How did you accomplish them?
Why were your results important? (How did it impact your company? Can you quantify the results in numbers? )

Here are great bullet points from contractor buyer resumes:

Work history example #1

Contractor Buyer

Sears Holdings

Assisted in sku rationalization and reducing non productive inventory.
Provided high level communication to designers and project managers as needed.
Collaborated with Demand Planning and Replenishment Planning to translate forecasts to SKU-DC level supply plans.
Interfaced with Procurement, Marketing, Logistics and Financial departments.
Communicated with project managers, designers, vendors, carriers and IT professionals to resolve order delinquency and logistics issues.

Work history example #2

Contractor Buyer

ONCE UPON A FARM

Worked with vendors, buyers & various plant locations to clear receipt quantity issues.
Interpreted and communicated purchasing procedures to departments; assisted departments in initiating requisitions and orders, and solves problems with orders.
Analyzed and made bid summary recommendations to buyers for major contracts based on time and material.
Worked with Honeywell's MRP system to ensure all orders were timely.
Managed purchase orders/scheduling agreement within MRP/ERP systems for CPC/PPC/NTG requirements.

Work history example #3

Associate Buyer

CACI International

Compiled metric inputs on Power Point documents for ISO Quarterly Management presentations.
Expedited, monitored and rated supplier/subcontractor performance through milestones and deliverables for goods and services.
Planned, created and modified production work orders including pick lists and BOM to meet forecast demands.
Monitored MRP system planning attributes to ensure efficient management of materials.
Performed sourcing, negotiations, purchasing, BOM inventory control and supplier management for manufacturing equipment.

Work history example #4

Contractor Buyer

The Home Depot

Developed program for dealing with maintaining and issuing associate radios used for internal communication.
Served as communication between vendors and installers regarding issues, reordering, and scheduling for customer.
Served as the store's direct communication between the customers and the installers.
Managed customer cases within corporate guidelines and provided end-to-end resolutions and follow-up communication between parties.
Coordinated communications between customers, installers, and the store throughout the entire install process.

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Add an education section to your resume

Here is the best way to format your education section:

Display your highest degree first.
If you graduated over 5 years ago, put this section at the bottom of your resume. If you lack relevant work experience, the education section should go to the top.
If you have a bachelor's or master's degree, do not list your high school education.
If your graduation year is more than 15-20 years ago, it's better not to include dates in this section.

Here are some examples of good education entries for resumes:

Associate's Degree in economics

New York University, New York, NY

2006 - 2008

Bachelor's Degree in education

University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

2007 - 2010

Highlight your contractor buyer certifications on your resume

If you have any additional certifications, add them to the certification section.

Include the full name of the certification, along with the name of the issuing organization and date of obtainment.

If you have any of these certifications, be sure to include them on your contractor buyer resume:

Certified Sales Professional (CSP)
Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Updated March 26, 2025

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