Katie Jerome

I am a Vendor Relations Specialist with over eight years of progressive experience supporting clients and vendors across fast-paced retail and purchasing environments. I specialize in executing purchasing processes, expediting deliveries, and maintaining accurate inventory across multiple departments.

I have a track record of sourcing materials, negotiating pricing, and developing data-driven purchasing strategies that improved sales and preserved inventory accuracy. At Seward Community Co-op I implemented an optimization strategy that increased sales by an average of $5,000 per week within six months.

I am skilled at training and mentoring staff on purchasing protocols, resolving procurement challenges, and fostering supplier relationships to ensure timely fulfillment and operational efficiency. I routinely collaborate across teams to meet or exceed deadlines and create organizational processes that support concurrent projects.

I bring strong problem-solving, high emotional intelligence, and hands-on experience with invoice reconciliation, POS/ERP familiarity, and advanced Microsoft and Google tools. I am committed to driving cost-effective purchasing and reliable vendor partnerships.