Cristina Avelar
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Detail-oriented and reliable procurement professional with experience supporting purchasing operations, vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to manage purchase orders, maintain compliance documentation, and support cost control initiatives while ensuring quality and efficiency. Skilled in streamlining processes and improving workflow to support organizational goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Administration Assistance/HR Assistance
ERA Industries
Phoenix, AZ
04.2025 - 03.2026
- Act as point of contact for building maintenance contracts
- Maintain and purchase office supplies and shop supplies
- Market research pricing and negotiate contracts
- Create purchase orders for tooling and assets
- Maintaining office organization
- Complete customer open orders and reports and review stock
- Complete surveys and forms, working with AS9102 certs
- Assist in part packaging to AS9102 standards
- Assist with HR issues, new hire orientation and training
- Work with EPR system (M2M) and Microsoft Office
- Other duties as assigned
Purchasing Coordinator
Mountain Park Health Center
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Administrative Duties
- Vendor Negotiation
- Manage and process purchase orders to ensure accuracy, coordinating with suppliers and other departments to ensure procurement process.
- Work with management to formulate policies and procedures with suppliers to benefit the organization.
- Coordinate internal procedures associated with procuring and distributing supplies, equipment and services.
- Implement and maintain safeguards on procurement processes and procedures
- Research, visit and interview vendors to determine product availability and terms of sales.
- Manage vendor relationships
- Communicate, advocate and train the internal organization purchasing systems, policies and procedures to all levels of the organization
- Manage group purchasing organization (gpo) contracts.
- Maintain systems to record and report on goods ordered and received
- Verify and setup vendors
- Obtain and update all vendors W-9’s and other tax records and COI when applicable.
- Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers
Purchasing Agent
Phoenix Job Corps
Phoenix, AZ
10.2000 - 03.2023
- Managed procurement of medical, facilities, construction, IT, and kitchen supplies, including creating and processing purchase orders, subcontracts, and lease agreements
- Prepared and submitted solicitations for public bidding in compliance with procurement policies and guidelines
- Negotiated contracts and pricing with vendors across multiple departments (medical, facilities, construction, IT, and kitchen) to secure cost-effective terms
- Established and maintained a qualified vendor list, including managing vendor relationships and ensuring updated documentation (W-9, COI)
- Ensured compliance with procurement regulations, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and federal supply schedules
- Created and managed Blanket Purchase Agreements to support long-term vendor partnerships and contract continuity
- Coordinated with finance to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure accurate and timely payment processing
- Tracked purchase orders, monitored inventory levels, and ensured timely delivery of materials to support operations
- Analyzed purchasing trends and implemented strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency, including reducing lead times
- Maintained accurate procurement records and documentation to support audits and compliance requirement
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align purchasing activities with operational needs and ensure smooth workflow
- Communicated regularly with vendors to confirm orders, track deliveries, and resolve pricing or supply issues
Education
South Mountain HS
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Procurement Operations Management
- Vendor Management & Contract Negotiation
- Inventory Management & Purchase Order Processing
- Public Sector Procurement (FAR Knowledge)
- Cost Control & Pricing Analysis
- Process Improvement (Lean Principles)
- Documentation Management (W-9, COI)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Smartsheet, Oracle, M2M, SBT, Citrix
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Dependable & Results-Driven
- Bilingual
Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Administration Assistance/HR Assistance
ERA Industries
04.2025 - 03.2026
Purchasing Coordinator
Mountain Park Health Center
03.2023 - 02.2025
Purchasing Agent
Phoenix Job Corps
10.2000 - 03.2023
South Mountain HS