Michael Cone

About Michael Cone

Proven Purchasing Manager | Helping Companies Translate Their Business Goals to Reality…

Experience

1. Purchasing Manager

   Poolsupplies.Com

   Jul 2023 — Present · Tonawanda, NY, US

   Leads a team that manages the organization’s supplier base to provide an uninterrupted flow of products & parts in a manner which provides the highest quality and best value to the organization and our customers. This position not only leads a 5 person team of Purchasing Agents, but also functions as the company’s Lead Purchaser· Established close relationships with vendors optimizing costs, creating value, improving vendor performance, reducing risk and exploring new products and opportunities· Part of company’s management team, aiding in policy changes and company decisions

Education

• University at Buffalo

  Bachelor's degree

  1992 — 1996

• University at Buffalo

  Bachelor of Science

  1996 — 1996

Skills

• Marketing
• Sales Analysis
• Grocery Industry
• Pricing
• Pricing Analysis
• Iri
• Grocery
• Supply Chain
• Craft Beer
• Food
• Online Marketing
• Nielsen
• Supply Chain Management
• Netsuite
• Retail
• Market Analysis
• Retail Category Management
• Account Management
• Product Development
• Analysis
• Marketing Research
• Import/Export Operations
• Xcart
• Trade Shows
• Import Logistics
• Supervisory Skills
• Forecasting
• Advertising
• Training Skills
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Categorization
• Purchasing
• Sales
• Pricing Strategy
• Customer Service
• E-Commerce
• Training
• Merchandising
• Competitive Analysis