Elizabeth
Summary
Dynamic Purchasing Manager with a proven track record at Cablevision, excelling in procurement and logistics coordination. Achieved significant cost reductions through strategic vendor negotiations and policy implementation. Skilled in bid process management and fostering relationships, while enhancing team performance through effective training and conflict resolution.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Cablevision
05.1993 - 02.1995
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
Office Manager
SIEMENS
08.1988 - 10.1991
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
- Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
- Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Conducted ongoing reviews of program financial systems to assess cost control measures.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
Administrative Secretary to V.P. of Nursing
St. Agnes Hospital
06.1986 - 08.1988
- Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Assisted in preparation of financial reports, budgeting and forecasting for executive office.
- Used QuickBooks to produce monthly invoices, reports, and other deliverables.
- Spanish Translator when needed.
Skills
- Bid process management
- Bid coordination
- Distribution experience
- Procurement expertise
- Logistics coordination
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Cablevision
05.1993 - 02.1995
Office Manager
SIEMENS
08.1988 - 10.1991
Administrative Secretary to V.P. of Nursing
St. Agnes Hospital
06.1986 - 08.1988