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Cecilia Contreraz

Flower Mound

Summary

Highly self-motivated and analytical procurement professional with over 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, procurement analytics, sourcing, and contract administration. Proven track record of advancing from buyer to procurement analyst, demonstrating strong capabilities in inventory management, supplier negotiations, cost reduction, and process optimization. Skilled in utilizing Envi, SmartSystem, Infor, Epic, Oracle, and Microsoft Excel to perform advanced data analysis, reporting, and spend management that drive operational efficiency and strategic business decisions. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving skills, rapid learning ability, and the capacity to collaborate cross-functionally to deliver measurable results in complex, data-driven procurement environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Procurement Analyst

Vizient
Dallas
05.2020 - Current
  • Analyze PO line-item data submitted by the members to determine current product usage and cost through data mining, cross-referencing, pricing application, incorporating contract details, benchmarking, and clinical considerations.
  • Contract Module Deliverables- managed new contracts, ongoing to existing contracts- price file loads, contract terminations, legal document loads
  • Manage and measure the performance of all responsible national and international suppliers in pricing, lead time, and quality, and present data to influence purchasing toward greater savings
  • Manage inventory for a national enterprise client, overseeing 14,600 Surgery Centers
  • Helped lead projects for analytics request, including creating data sets and coordinating ad-hoc analyses to address inquiries and resolve anomalies
  • Source new products from existing and new suppliers as well as negotiate and administer long-term supply contracts
  • Negotiate and maintain tier pricing for 1700 contracts with an average of $350k in tracked annual savings
  • Team lead for implementing an automation team in India that cut workload down by 50% in manual processes
  • Communicate savings and cost reduction initiatives to the Client Manager/Client Executive spreadsheet documents, presentations, meeting participation and one-on-one conversations
  • Consult with Client Manager/Client Executive to gather requirements for new requests and determine the appropriate analytical solution

Procurement Specialist

Vizient
05.2017 - Current
  • Buiding and mantaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a consistent and reliable flow of goods and services
  • Identified and selected suppliers for BCA Accounts and Ohio Health Surgical Centers based on evaluation criteria
  • Negotiated contracts and agreements with selected suppliers to ensure favorable terms and conditions
  • Analyzed, monitored, and tracked the implemented 650 blood bank accounts for any discrepancies for daily, monthly, and annual reporting; resulted in a combined team average savings of $300k per quarter
  • Managed transactions for 50 different facilities through creating, sending, editing, confirming, and maintaining orders
  • Organized protocols for special orders and worked with suppliers and internal resources to ensure timely and accurate orders processed
  • Rendered accurate and timely reporting analytics in compliance with customer expectations and departmental standards
  • Developed a strong understanding of the procurement process and GPO healthcare industry
  • Supported the procurement team in analytical reporting, identifying cost savings
  • Developed and managed procurement strategies for goods and services

Buyer

Ragle Inc.
Dallas
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers to provide sourcing requirement needs based on project specifications
  • Analyzing suppliers by quality, reliability, pricing and delivery capabilities
  • Procurement team recruitment, training, and development
  • City bid meeting presentations and contract negotiations
  • Bid process and project management for $50 million in spend, procurement leader for large-scale bridge construction, civil engineering projects around the DFW Metroplex
  • Leading collaboration and building relationships within legal teams, project management, civil engineers, and city administration

Education

Some College (No Degree) - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT

TWU

Skills

  • Procure to Pay Process
  • Project Management
  • Sourcing and contract management
  • Presentations
  • Advanced Excel
  • Analytics
  • Inventory Management
  • Procurement Workflow Prioritization/Automation
  • Contract Administration
  • Cost savings identification
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Inventory control
  • Process improvement and AI automation
  • Supplier Negotiations
  • Cost Reduction
  • Account Management
  • Global Sourcing Initiatives

Accomplishments

  • 2024 Team Win- Completed 49 projects- reflecting a 220% year-to-date team record increase in project workload
  • Led supplier sourcing efforts focused on identifying inventory-ready partners to support contract execution and operational efficiency
  • Collaborated in the design and implementation of a buyright program focused on sourcing optimization and contract management incentives
  • Helped lead the development of several national level accounts strategically from inception to fully operational P2P maturity, establishing scalable process and long term value

Websites

Certification

  • Super User Envi Trained
  • Lean Six Sigma

Timeline

Procurement Analyst

Vizient
05.2020 - Current

Procurement Specialist

Vizient
05.2017 - Current

Buyer

Ragle Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2014

Some College (No Degree) - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT

TWU

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