Nadine Thomas

Senior Buyer, Supply Chain @Princess Cruises

SANTA CLARITA, CA, US

Procures and distributes materials and services on time with right quality and best value while satisfying service level requirements. Receives reviews and evaluates requisitions for materials, supplies, services and equipment; consults with departments to develop specifications, and to standardize and combine requirements; invites and accepts bids. Evaluates prices; products, discount and delivery conditions. Performs research, and confers and corresponds with vendors, manufacturers, service suppliers and sales representatives, to obtain pricing and product information, service provided and market information, pricing and trends; awards bids, issues purchase orders and follows up to assure receipt; resolves problems concerning damaged goods, incorrect merchandise or problems in billing or payment; evaluates vendors performance; maintains catalog, product or vendor files; confers with vendors and manufacturers to acquaint them with Company purchasing policies and procedures; schedules procurement meetings; prepares correspondence and reports. Works with clients requirements and ensures internal purchasing disciplines are applied in the procurement and fulfillment of requirements.