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Blanca Lopez

El Nido,CA

Summary

Dynamic Buyer with a proven track record at Taylor Farms, adept at strategic sourcing and relationship building. Achieved significant cost savings through effective negotiations and vendor management. Skilled in demand forecasting and inventory monitoring, ensuring optimal stock levels and timely deliveries while enhancing overall purchasing strategies.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Buyer

Taylor Farms
03.1997 - Current
  • I am currently responsible for overseeing the TF Guadalupe and TF Gonzales facilities. This role includes managing a portfolio of 127 finished goods, as well as 292 components required for their production.
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
  • Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
  • Achieved cost savings by identifying opportunities for consolidation and bulk purchasing across departments.
  • Improved inventory management by conducting regular audits, analyzing usage patterns, and implementing demand forecasts.

Education

GED -

Merced Adult School
Merced, CA

Skills

  • Purchase order management
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Relationship building
  • Materials sourcing
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Customer service
  • Demand forecasting
  • Pricing analysis
  • Purchasing expertise
  • Purchasing strategies
  • Forecasting
  • Purchasing strategy
  • Strategic planning
  • Recordkeeping skills
  • Vendor relations

Certification

  • Certified Purchasing Professional, American Purchasing Society - December 28, 2018. Certification No. 124223P

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Buyer

Taylor Farms
03.1997 - Current

GED -

Merced Adult School
Blanca Lopez