Aura Navarro

Manage procurement activities for orthopedic products ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to quality standards.

• Develop and maintain relationships with domestic and international suppliers to secure optimal pricing and delivery timelines.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with production and sales goals.

• Analyze inventory trends to forecast demand accurately, reducing stockouts and minimizing overstock.

• Train and mentor a team of junior buyers and planners, fostering professional growth

• Executed purchase orders and maintained accurate records to ensure seamless operations.

• Optimized inventory levels through effective demand planning.

• Negotiated contracts with suppliers, resulting in significant cost savings and favorable terms.

• Monitored supplier performance and resolved delivery issues to maintain smooth production schedules.

• Supported senior buyers in sourcing materials and managing supplier relationships.• Assisted in the preparation of RFQs (Requests for Quotes) and evaluated vendor proposals.• Coordinated with warehouse teams to ensure timely receipt and inspection of goods.• Maintained accurate inventory data and generated regular status reports for management.