Elizabeth Garcia-Elicerio
Amarillo
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong background in demand forecasting and strategic sourcing. Known for analyzing market trends to identify sourcing opportunities, driving impactful procurement strategies that align with organizational goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Affiliated Foods
11.2015 - 07.2026
- Developed procurement strategies to optimize inventory levels and reduce costs.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate contracts and establish favorable terms.
- Analyzed market trends to identify potential sourcing opportunities and risks.
- Implemented procurement best practices to enhance operational efficiency across departments.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with quality standards and delivery schedules.
- Trained junior staff on procurement processes, enhancing team performance and knowledge sharing.
- Conducted regular audits of purchasing activities to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Developed and maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for accurate tracking and reporting purposes.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
- Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and collaboration, enhancing overall service quality.
- Enhanced the accuracy of demand forecasting through data analysis, enabling better decision-making in the purchasing process.
Procurement Specialist
Anderson Merchandisers, LLC
07.1994 - 11.2015
- Led cross-functional teams in strategic sourcing initiatives for key product categories.
- Coordinated closely with finance teams to monitor budgets and cash flow implications related to procurement activities.
- Oversaw inventory control, accounting, and supply reports.
- Mentored junior procurement team members, sharing expertise and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
- Led procurement initiatives to optimize supplier performance and reduce costs across multiple categories.
- Developed and implemented strategic sourcing strategies aligned with organizational goals and market trends.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop project-specific procurement plans, aligning strategies with overall business objectives.
- Facilitated transparent bidding processes for supplier selection, ensuring fairness and adherence to established guidelines.
- Monitored pricing trends and negotiated pricing to optimize profitability.
- Optimized inventory management by implementing just-in-time purchasing strategies, reducing stock holding costs without compromising on availability.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
Education
Certificate of Computer Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TXSkills
- Supplier contracts
- Effective communication
- Order placement
- Purchasing processes
- Price negotiation
- Quality control
- Supplier relationship management
- Telephone and email etiquette
- Demand forecasting
- Vendor relationship management
- Contract negotiations
- Project management
- Multitasking
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Affiliated Foods
11.2015 - 07.2026
Procurement Specialist
Anderson Merchandisers, LLC
07.1994 - 11.2015
Certificate of Computer Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Amarillo College