Arantxa Noda
Miami,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Purchasing Agent with experience sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, and managing purchase orders. Skilled in cost control, vendor management, and ensuring timely delivery while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
CIMA AVIATION
05.2024 - Current
- Purchasing materials, and services at the most favorable terms for the organization
- Qualifies vendors, evaluates bids and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services.
- Tracks purchases, monitors vendors quality and maintains a current database
- Sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing material and repairs to support material programs.
- Reporting on PO activity as required by Management.
- Updating the POs with current price and delivery status.
- Maintained consistent email communication with suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials through effective planning and coordination with suppliers.
Purchasing Agent
SKY LEASE I
03.2015 - 04.2024
- Source and procure aircraft parts, materials, and services to support maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations.
- Manage AOG situations by identifying immediate part availability and coordinating expedited shipping.
- Evaluate vendor quotes, negotiate pricing and lead times, and issue purchase orders in accordance with company procedures.
- Ensure all purchased parts meet regulatory and quality requirements, including proper traceability and certification.
- Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, and logistics teams to ensure accurate part specifications and timely delivery.
- Track open orders, resolve discrepancies, and follow up on backorders to prevent maintenance delays.
- Maintain supplier relationships and evaluate vendor performance for cost, quality, and delivery reliability.
- Assist with inventory optimization and cost-saving initiatives.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSkills
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Reliability
- Purchasing & Procurement
- Vendor Management
- Price Negotiation
- Purchase Order Processing
- Inventory Management
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
CIMA AVIATION
05.2024 - Current
Purchasing Agent
SKY LEASE I
03.2015 - 04.2024
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College