Steven Matthew Jones

Buyer I

West Blocton, Alabama, United States

About

Experience

  • Buyer at The University of Alabama
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    • Supports the formal competitive bid process, development of contracts. service agreements, leases and other written legal agreements under general supervision. • Procures items or services in an assigned commodity area at the best total value. • Obtains quotations and enters into negotiations with suppliers as necessary. • Ensures compliance with University policies, guidelines, and the State of Alabama Bid Law.

  • Operations Manager at Sunland Logistics Solutions
    Mar 2023 - Jan 2026 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    • Manager daily operations. • Work daily to improve efficiency and improve processes. • Drive customer satisfaction through building relationships with our customers. • Ensure equipment is in good condition and take action when repair is needed. • Teach and train the employees to perform up to and exceed customer expectations. • Manage expense and repair cost to improve profitability.

  • Store Co Manager at Walmart
    Aug 1995 - May 2023 · 27 yrs 10 mos

    • Managed a store that yielded over $55 Million in sales. • Supervised 7 members of management and 250 hourly associates. • Initiated, directed, and participated in community outreach programs and encouraged associates to serves as productive members of community. • Drove sales by communicating Company expectations, analyzed, evaluated, and forecasted financial performance. • Ensured associate and customer complaints, needs and issues were resolved timely by providing direction and resources. • Oversaw staffing plans to ensure customer service goals were met. • Facility received recognitions for customer satisfaction, store standards and for having a high morale. • Analyzed reports to address inventory levels and potential shrink.