Clarinda De Leon
Dulzura,CA
Summary
Bilingual Buyer III Lead with over 7 years of procurement experience and 17 years experience in management and customer service. Skilled in preparing and expediting formal and informal solicitations, with a strong track record in bid evaluation and contract negotiation. Demonstrated success in managing complex and high value procurements, while leading teams to achieve cost savings and ensure compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer III Lead
San Diego State University
San Diego, California
03.2024 - Current
- Manage the execution of complex and high-value solicitations and contract negotiation.
- Delegate and assign tasks to the procurement team to process and expedite workloads.
- Lead, provide guidance, and training to junior members of the procurement team, ensuring processes follow the requirements of the State Policies and Public Procurement Codes.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement initiatives related to procurement activities.
Buyer III
San Diego State University
San Diego, California
09.2020 - 03.2024
- Prepared bid documents for complex procurements including requests for information, requests for proposals, invitations for bids and requests for quotations.
- Developed and implemented cost-effective procurement strategies to reduce expenditures and increase profitability.
- Ensured compliance with government and corporate regulations regarding procurement processes, following local and state contracting laws and regulations.
- Held weekly department meetings, assisting with scope of work, advising on appropriate processes, and planning upcoming procurements.
Senior Buyer
Viejas Casino & Resort
Alpine, California
04.2017 - 09.2020
- Develop Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
- Reviewed existing company contracts, and negotiated favorable contract terms and revisions with vendors.
- Review and process requisitions.
- Manage the purchasing, ordering, and inventory process to ensure the timely delivery of goods or services.
- Identified cost savings opportunities by evaluating alternative suppliers or products.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration,
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA06-2020
Associate of Science - Economics
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA06-2020
Skills
- Contract Negotiation
- Experience with a state public agency
- Procurement Strategy
- Supplier Evaluation
- Complex Solicitation Preparation
- Oracle, PlanetBids, ServiceNow, Word, Excel, Power Point, QuickBooks, Lawson proficiency
- Communication and Relationship Building
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Supply Management / Account Management
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Buyer III Lead
San Diego State University
03.2024 - Current
Buyer III
San Diego State University
09.2020 - 03.2024
Senior Buyer
Viejas Casino & Resort
04.2017 - 09.2020
Associate of Science - Business Administration,
Grossmont College
Associate of Science - Economics
Grossmont College
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