Andrea Alicea
Tomball,TX
Summary
Results-driven Senior Buyer and Supply Chain Professional specializing in procurement and vendor management. Demonstrated ability to negotiate supplier agreements and streamline purchasing operations, contributing to significant cost reductions and enhanced procurement efficiency. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
Craig International Supplies
Houston, TX
03.2015 - Current
- Negotiated pricing, payment terms, and supplier agreements, supporting cost-saving initiatives.
- Managed supplier sourcing, evaluation, and relationship development, ensuring reliable procurement operations.
- Analyzed spending trends and generated procurement reports, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Coordinate with logistics and finance teams to resolve billing discrepancies, shipment delays, and inventory issues.
- Process and track purchase orders using ERP systems while maintaining accurate procurement records.
- Provide guidance and support to junior buyers on purchasing procedures and vendor communications.
Purchasing Coordinator
Largo Furniture
05.2014 - Current
- Processed purchase orders and maintained inventory records while calculating freight and duty to support procurement efficiency.
- Coordinated international shipping documentation, customs paperwork, and container tracking to ensure timely deliveries.
- Collaborated daily with overseas vendors, freight brokers, warehouses, and accounting teams to streamline communication.
- Maintained customer accounts and resolved shipping, inventory, and procurement issues efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain & Logistic Technology
University of Houston
Houston, TX12-2013
Skills
- Procurement & Purchasing
- Strategic Sourcing
- Vendor & Supplier Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Logistics Coordination
- International Shipping
- Purchase Order Processing
- Inventory Management
- Cost Reduction
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- ERP Systems
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Craig International Supplies
03.2015 - Current
Purchasing Coordinator
Largo Furniture
05.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain & Logistic Technology
University of Houston