Ana Bocanegra
Garland,TX
Summary
Dynamic purchasing leader with extensive experience at AHI Facility Services, excelling in supplier relationship management and negotiation. Achieved significant cost savings through strategic sourcing and enhanced vendor performance. Proven project manager skilled in fostering collaboration and communication, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. Bilingual and proficient in Winteam.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Purchasing
AHI Facility Services
11.2019 - Current
- Established robust vendor management systems for better communication and tracking performance metrics.
- Conducted market research to stay informed on industry trends, competitor strategies, in purchasing management.
- Developed strategic sourcing plans to identify potential suppliers and achieve best value for the organization.
- Enhanced supplier performance with regular evaluations, feedback sessions, and improvement plans.
- Collaborated with project managers to understand their needs and ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders by using Winteam as record keeping.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company.
- Managed monthly budgets for purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines and targets.
Project Manager
AHI Facility Services
05.2015 - 04.2019
- Managed Texas Instruments accounts, Time Warner Portfolio
- Build and Maintain relations with customers
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Performed daily site inspections and inventory of equipmen to assure expectations were met.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment.
- Supply ordering within budget.
- Process payroll for 45-65 employees.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
Regional Administrative Assistant
GCA Service Group
02.2014 - 03.2015
- Responsible for all Plano Independent ISD Employees
- Auditing payroll time sheets for 400+ employees.
- Hiring all Personnel
- Performed Background checks
- Set up fingerprint appoints and follow up with results
- Review, analyze and disseminate daily reports, alerting management of important activity issues.
- Assisting with training new hires and orientations
Hiring Coordinator
GCA Service Group
08.2003 - 12.2007
- Worked closely with management to ensure seamless onboarding processes for new hires, setting them up for success from day one.
- Hiring for 14 school districts
- Employment Verification
- Background checks
- Conducting bilingual interviews.
- Organize job fairs
Education
High School Diploma -
Coconut Creek High School
Coconut Creek, FL05-2000
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Negotiation expertise
- Supply chain optimization
- Purchase order management
- Operations management
- Supplier relations
- Vendor relationship management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Excellent communication
- Decision-making
- Winteam
- Excel
Websites
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Purchasing
AHI Facility Services
11.2019 - Current
Project Manager
AHI Facility Services
05.2015 - 04.2019
Regional Administrative Assistant
GCA Service Group
02.2014 - 03.2015
Hiring Coordinator
GCA Service Group
08.2003 - 12.2007
High School Diploma -
Coconut Creek High School
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