CHRISTINE CELEDIO
Summary
Dedicated and solutions driven professional with 11+ years of combined experience in Purchasing and Contract Support. Strong communicator, who works independently and collaboratively with a keen eye for detail. Highly skilled in juggling competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Specialist
Alameda Health System
05.2022 - Current
- Reviewed and evaluated information provided by Capital Committee and with the support from Non-Physician Contracting Group (NPC) to create related Purchase Orders (POs) for Capital Equipment, Services, Warranties, Training and Single Case Agreements.
- Assisted and created Non-Physician and Physician Contract Purchase orders.
- Provided purchase order information and coordinated logistics with vendors and business owners.
- Enrolled and renewed Group Purchasing Organization contracts (Vizient) to increase savings.
- Converted contracts on Achieve Program Initiative to maintain compliance and optimize savings.
- Partnered with GPO Senior Product Advisor for benchmark pricing opportunity against best in-class Price Index trend using Vizient's Supply Analytics.
- Prepared and presented reports and correspondence for AHS management.
- Assisted with ensuring contract pricing compliance and alignment for goods by constant communication with distributor and Group Purchasing Organization
- Maintained and reported accurate Weekly Assurance, Price Notification and AP Invoices Reports and participated weekly/monthly touch base meetings.
- Served as a liaison between Accounts Payable, Business Owners and Vendors for invoice inquiries and resolutions.
- Initiated Due Diligence for Vendor Set-up in the system through Verify Comply.
- Performed other duties assigned such as assisting with Vendor Billings, Ergonomic Orders and Assisting Value Analysis Coordinator.
Pension Estimator
Northwest Administrators
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Evaluated and reviewed information in the system and supporting documents from participants to determine accuracy and completeness for eligibility and address discrepancies in a timely fashion.
- Generated estimates, work history and benefit options.
- Followed up with customers on unresolved issues.
- Communicated effectively with staff such as the accounting department, claims analyst , research, supplemental billing and file clerks.
- Provided assistance to applicants who are in need of guidance through the claim process and answer questions about estimates.
- Tracked and maintained pending files to follow up through phone calls and request letters.
Buyer Coordinator
Lufthansa Technik Component Services
11.2012 - 01.2020
- Sourced, negotiated prices, purchased, and loaned parts to fulfill urgent customer requests such as Aircraft on Ground.
- Ensured materials being purchased have the proper detailed traceability of documentation and airworthiness certification.
- Coordinated and expedited logistics using the most efficient methods of transportation to provide parts at the location in a timely manner.
- Initiated and tracked urgent shipments in cooperation with freight forwarders and couriers.
- Monitored and followed up open purchase orders with suppliers and open workshop orders with repair shops.
- Ensured correct cost booking and proactively solved claims and discrepancies as they occur.
- Created weekly report for critical stock, showing material in inventory in different locations, parts that are in route, as well as ETAs on open purchase orders and repair orders.
- Attended customer meetings, participates in conference calls, and provides on the spot updates on order status and material availability.
- Verified part numbers in illustrated parts catalogue and escalated to maintenance control and engineering when necessary.
- Fulfilled multiple, simultaneous high priority requests in an organized manner with an appropriate sense of urgency while providing excellent customer service.
Stores Aviation Specialist
Lufthansa Technik Component Services
07.2007 - 10.2012
- Performed receiving and shipping processes of aircraft materials and dangerous goods.
- Provided a detailed inspection of inbound and outbound shipments of products for compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Supported operations by managing professional communications, tracking data and managing records.
- Stored parts received and pulled materials to fulfill customer's request.
- Collaborated and communicated with purchasing and line maintenance departments as well as vendors to discuss discrepancies and other job related issues.
- Maintained material inventory and verified cycle counts.
- Arranged and coordinate logistics for heavy maintenance projects and fleet campaigns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2012
Skills
- Excellent in Communication Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Responsible and Reliable
- Resourceful
- Collaboration/Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Bilingual
- Proficient in Lawson
Timeline
Contract Specialist
Alameda Health System
05.2022 - Current
Pension Estimator
Northwest Administrators
04.2020 - 05.2022
Buyer Coordinator
Lufthansa Technik Component Services
11.2012 - 01.2020
Stores Aviation Specialist
Lufthansa Technik Component Services
07.2007 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
San Francisco State University
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