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Skills
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Certification
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CHRIS CONTRERAS

Falls Church,VA

Summary

Experienced procurement professional with a strong background in sourcing telecommunication devices, computer peripherals and accessories, surgical instrumentation, implants, and medical devices. Skilled in managing supplier relationships, issuing RFQs/RFPs, tracking orders, and resolving supply issues. Proven ability to analyze cost trends, generate savings reports, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and capital thresholds.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resource Coordinator

Inova
Fairfax
07.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw the procurement of surgical instrumentation, implants, and medical devices.
  • Fulfilled return and exchange agreement requests.
  • Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
  • Track and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Maintain strong working relationships with existing suppliers.
  • Resolve issues related to late shipments, quality problems, or invoice discrepancies.
  • Analyze cost trends to identify savings opportunities in the procurement of surgical instrumentation and devices.
  • Prepare reports on purchase history, vendor performance, and cost savings.
  • Ensure purchases follow organizational procurement policies and capital thresholds.

Procurement Specialist

Kastle Systems
Falls Church
04.2021 - 06.2023
  • Coordinated project managers and service technician inquiries to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Procured peripheral devices, computer accessories, input/output devices, and telecommunication components.
  • Submitted purchase orders for inventory replenishment to ensure stock availability.
  • Retrieved vendor quotes and supplied them to the sales team for informed decision-making.
  • Oversaw the return of goods authorization (RGA) procedures.
  • Monitored delivery schedules to ensure timely receipt of goods or services.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
05.2020

Skills

  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • IT procurement
  • Telecommunication procurement
  • Order tracking and inventory control
  • Proposal management
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Cost control and procurement
  • Pricing support and analysis
  • Quality control
  • RFQ and RFP management
  • Oracle eMarketplace
  • Microsoft Dynamics

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Resource Coordinator

Inova
07.2023 - Current

Procurement Specialist

Kastle Systems
04.2021 - 06.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

Northern Virginia Community College

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