Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Memberships And Affiliations
Languages
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Debby A. Roman

Lakeland,FL

Summary

Experienced HR/Buyer with a strong background in employee management and personnel recruiting. Skilled in headcount management, corrective actions, salary management, and supervision. Proven ability as a price and contract negotiator, constantly seeking cost reduction and improvement strategies. Recognized as a leader, developer, and learner with Gallup top 5 strengths of strategic thinking and relationship building. A self-starter who is growth-oriented, highly organized, detail-oriented, and proficient at meeting project deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A critical and analytical thinker with a track record of delivering excellent results. Works effectively in a team-oriented environment with exceptional problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Proficient in PRMS, ORACLE, JDE systems, and APIS procedures. Highly skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, some Power Point). Fully bilingual in English and Spanish. Proven procurement professional with a track record of sourcing quality materials and managing supplier relationships. Known for a collaborative approach and consistently delivering results in dynamic environments. Expertise in market analysis and contract negotiation ensures seamless supply chain operations and cost-effective purchasing.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Buyer/Planner / Sr, Buyer

Stryker Sustainability Solution for LKL & PHX Sites
03.2019 - 12.2024
  • Purchasing and planner analyst for RM
  • 20 years of experience in the indirect/MRO and RM purchasing management
  • Ensured inventory levels are maintain 100% product availability
  • Create and manage PO for two sites
  • Maintained timely reports
  • Responsible for lowering and increasing inventory levels depending on company goals
  • Manage product and business transfers successfully
  • Managed supplier forecasting, vendor relations and keep them updated with company requirements
  • Work with supplier on material expedite, returns and credits
  • Work on invoice issue to get them resolve in a timely manner
  • Interface with QA and MFG engineers on documents controls
  • Worked collaborative with other departments Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, Finance and New Products to ensure company goal

Sr. MRO Buyer/ MRO Buyer / Assoc. Buyer

Stryker, PR ltd
01.2005 - 01.2019
  • Purchasing and planner analyst for 300 MRO items
  • Ensured inventory levels maintain 100% product availability
  • Managed all requisitions PO conversion for the site
  • Maintained timely reports and analysis on a weekly, monthly, quarter and year basis
  • Established a Min and Max base on space and lead time for all items
  • Negotiated contract and managed gowning inventory
  • Responsible for lowering inventory levels reducing warehouse space and improving cash flow
  • Prepared year budget
  • Managed MRO budget and forecasting, purchase requires and purchase orders
  • Maintained vendor relations and keep them updated with company requirements
  • Worked collaborative with other departments to achieve company goals

Sr. HR Coordinator/ HR Coordinator / Receptionist

Stryker Instruments
01.1999 - 08.2005
  • Responsible for assisting all visitors, coordinating interviews for recruiters
  • Maintained all employee personnel records
  • Coordinated all new hires training, filled employee documents, and entered all information in the system (Lawson)
  • Coordinated and prepared all employee exists packages
  • Responsible for coordinating employee’s activities such as anniversary, summer and Christmas activities among others

Receptionist

Phillip Petroleum
01.1994 - 12.1997
  • Responsible for assisting visitors, answered calls, located personal using a pager, radio and page systems
  • Coordinated meetings

Travel Agent / Facilities Administrator/ Timekeeper / Library Aid

Naval Ship Systems Engineering Station
01.1985 - 01.1992
  • Coordinated travel, hotel, car, and travel perdium for civilian personnel
  • Processed all travel reimbursement upon completion
  • Prepared requests and documentation for New Passport & travel Visas for all engineer’s civilian personnel
  • Coordinated and processed walk thru Visas direct with Government Embassy in Virginia which require travel
  • Administered the build maintenance, purchase, contract of office equipment, and office supplies
  • Entered and administered times sheets for personnel
  • Solve payments problems within the systems and personnel time sheets and pay stubs
  • Administered the front desk, answer questions and directed engineers around the library
  • Requested and purchased materials
  • Worked special request for end users

Education

Business Administration -

Phoenix University Online

High School Diploma -

South Philadelphia High School

Skills

  • Purchase order management
  • Project management
  • Vendor evaluation
  • HR policies and procedures
  • Data entry proficiency
  • Multi-tasking strength

Certification

  • APICS
  • GMP
  • QSR
  • Hazmat and DOT trainings

Accomplishments

  • Achieved and maintained cost savings of 10%.
  • Reduced inventory levels from 1 month to a weekly, maximizing space in warehouse and release siting inventory which improve cash flow.
  • Negotiated contract with a cost reduction of 1.9 million savings.
  • Recognized as Employee of the Month, 15 minutes of Fame.
  • Nominated and receiver of GQO awards on 2018 & 2021.

Memberships And Affiliations

SHRM Puerto Rico

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Buyer/Planner / Sr, Buyer

Stryker Sustainability Solution for LKL & PHX Sites
03.2019 - 12.2024

Sr. MRO Buyer/ MRO Buyer / Assoc. Buyer

Stryker, PR ltd
01.2005 - 01.2019

Sr. HR Coordinator/ HR Coordinator / Receptionist

Stryker Instruments
01.1999 - 08.2005

Receptionist

Phillip Petroleum
01.1994 - 12.1997

Travel Agent / Facilities Administrator/ Timekeeper / Library Aid

Naval Ship Systems Engineering Station
01.1985 - 01.1992

High School Diploma -

South Philadelphia High School

Business Administration -

Phoenix University Online
Debby A. Roman