Daisy Lopez
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong background in purchasing, vendor management. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities and developing and executing strategies to maximize sales and profits. Considered valuable asset to any team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buyer
Virgin Galactic
12.2021 - Current
- Prepared purchase orders, solicited bids proposals, and reviewed requisitions for goods and services
- Conferred with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action
- Developed approaches to procurement problems or issues when the problems require extensive analysis of a variety of unusual conditions, questions, or issues
- Maintained and reviewed computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories
- Purchased the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts
- Negotiated and administered contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives
- Monitored shipments to ensure that goods arrived on time and problems related to undelivered goods were resolved expeditiously
- The primary point of contact for all functions related to each award
- Supported negotiation and implementation of Vendor Managed Inventory ("VMI")
- Conducted competitive and noncompetitive acquisition process for requirements necessary to support
- Responsible for setting up parts and materials on min/max in Oracle EBS
- Responsible for ensuring appropriate contractual, legal, and export compliance requirements were met including drafting and negotiation of agreements
- Coordinated award activities with appropriate parties (Customers, Receiving, Requisitioner, Accounts Payable, Receiving, Legal, Property, QA, etc.)
- Ensured cost or price analysis is conducted and adequately documented to ensure fair and reasonable price.
Subcontractor Admin - Buyer
Jacobs Technology/NASA - WSTF
11.2018 - 12.2021
- Performed subcontracting functions in support of; Construction, Mechanical Equipment, Excavation, General Services, etc
- In the Federal Contracting environment
- Performed assignments of varying scope and of moderate complexity following established policies and procedures
- Ability to work in a Team Environment with shifting priorities that may include extended hours, (As Needed & Approved), to support project schedules
- Responsible for cradle to grave procurement administration of federal and/or commercial construction related procurement actions; review requisitions, prepare RFPs, conduct bid abstracts, conduct negotiations, prepare purchase orders and subcontracts and administer complex services-type subcontracts
- Ensured compliance with governmental law and divisional policies on contracts and procurement
- Evaluated proposals and quotations, determined offer responsiveness, responsibility, and eligibility for award, and provided support for discussions and negotiations
- Conducted subcontract file reviews in support of Government audits
- Maintained subcontract files
- Monitored and tracked subcontractor deliverables
- Ability to be "Proactive" and "Forward Looking" when developing and administering subcontracts
- Prepared cost analysis documents and prepared reports detailing results
- Addressed and attempted to quickly resolve quality control issues
- Prepared Purchase Orders and handled invoicing
- Established and maintained vendor relationships
- Negotiated prices, terms and condition, and delivery
- Used best practice and process to facilitate entire process from inception to award.
Editor Assistant- Admin Associate
Jacobs Technology/NASA - WSTF
04.2015 - 11.2018
- Accounted for items received and departed CSS
- Updated and posted WJI, WSP, WSI
- Prepared training course booklets, certificates, critiques
- Responsible for producing a variety of printed copy such as letters, badges, documents, or reports
- Used sophisticated features of the equipment to carry out complex assignments, such as sorting, merging and organizing text, or maintaining files
- Handled P-card, Verian, and Oscar Orders in accordance with procedure and requirements
- Prepared items for calibration
- Provided department accountability
- Managed WSTF Classifieds
- Handled publications work ticket entries.
Payroll Administrator
Jacobs Technology/NASA - WSTF
12.2013 - 04.2015
- Maintained automated reports of employees pay and benefits
- Analyzed and reconciled reports
- Submitted automated transactions for direct input to the corporate accounting system
- Processed employees time/production records
- Reviewed pay related accounts and statements to verify information and resolve discrepancies
- Submitted transactions for changes in wage rates, benefits or tax deductions
- Prepared documents to adjust accounting classifications and other data
- Reviewed timesheets to ensure employees are in compliance to company and Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Maintained weekly payroll process and kept in locked file
- Complied with company propriety and employee sensitive information.
Admin Clerk (Logistics)
Jacobs Technology/NASA - WSTF
07.2013 - 12.2013
- Handled procurement orders and procurement blanket orders
- Performed SAP data entry
- Maintained electronic records of supply/inventory re-orders with order request, purchase orders, and tracking numbers
- Filed all warehouse invoices
- Provided administrative support and customer service
- Communicated with approved vendors for orders.
Quality Assurance Clerk Sr
Jacobs Technology/NASA - WSTF
07.2008 - 12.2013
- Performed Oracle Database Entry of documents
- Coordinated with Training Coordinator with WSTF Training Database TPS/DR records
- Handled WebPaper Database entry and training
- Controlled and maintained TPS/DR books in numeric order and audited books regularly
- Controlled and maintained Official Copy of WJI's (Working Job Instructions) and Deviations
- Ensured current Revisions and Deviations are annotated
- Conducted internal audits (AS9100, ISO9001:2008, EMS)
- Archived Documents onto CD's
- Served as C/PAR Team Lead
- Used Microsoft Office Suite 2010 and Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional
- Submitted prepared documents and reports
- Served as Emergency Accountability Assembly Officer for areas/Accountability Attendants
- Served as Odor Panel Member.
Education
Bachelor's in Business Administration and Management - Business Administration/Management
New Mexico State University
12.2019
Nursing -
NMSU/DACC
05.2008
High School Diploma -
Las Cruces High School
01.2000
Skills
- Cost Control
- Inventory Oversight
- Cost Controls
- Contract Negotiation
- Multi-Tasking Strength
- Pricing Analysis
- Interpersonal Ability
- Resourcefulness
- Purchasing Expertise
- Continuous Process Improvements
- Recordkeeping Ability
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Negotiation
- Business Understanding
- Vendor Coordination
- Purchase Order Management
- Relationship Building
- Strategizing
- Database Maintenance
- Pricing Negotiations
- Delivery Management
- Customer Service
- Forecasting
- Contract Preparation
- Materials Sourcing
- Recordkeeping Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Purchasing Strategies
- Vendor Relations
- Sales Experience
- Quality Assurance
- Merchandising Operations
Certification
- OSHA General Industry
- OHSA Construction Standard
- AQS ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor Training
- AQS AS9100:2009 Lead Auditor Training
- CPR/AED American Heart Association, Responding to Emergencies
- Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA)
- AS9100 Auditor
- WSTF ISO90001:2008 Internal Auditor
- EMS Internal Auditor
- Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Awareness
- C/PAR Team Lead
- Process Safety of High Hazardous
Area Of Expertise
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Quick Learner
- Detail Oriented
- Pay attention to detail
- Time management
- Professional and mature
- Resourceful
- Quick learner
- Self-directed
- Strong problem solver
Timeline
Buyer
Virgin Galactic
12.2021 - Current
Subcontractor Admin - Buyer
Jacobs Technology/NASA - WSTF
11.2018 - 12.2021
Editor Assistant- Admin Associate
Jacobs Technology/NASA - WSTF
04.2015 - 11.2018
Payroll Administrator
Jacobs Technology/NASA - WSTF
12.2013 - 04.2015
Admin Clerk (Logistics)
Jacobs Technology/NASA - WSTF
07.2013 - 12.2013
Quality Assurance Clerk Sr
Jacobs Technology/NASA - WSTF
07.2008 - 12.2013
Bachelor's in Business Administration and Management - Business Administration/Management
New Mexico State University
Nursing -
NMSU/DACC
High School Diploma -
Las Cruces High School