Erlinda Velasquez
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
My objective is to obtain a challenging position with a progressive and profitable company with an opportunity for rapid growth and where my extensive knowledge, hands-on experience, and professional skills in the field of Purchasing/Procurement/Strategic Sourcing may be thoroughly utilized. Over 25 years of successful, progressive Purchasing and Facilities management experience. Recognized as a proactive, solution focused, bottom-line professional, able to enhance profits in highly competitive markets.
Knowledgeable Purchasing Professional with solid foundation in procurement and vendor management. Successfully negotiated favorable terms and streamlined purchasing processes to enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability in cost analysis and inventory control, ensuring optimal stock levels and budget adherence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food & Beverage Buyer
Fontainebleau Las Vegas
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Resolved procurement challenges, leveraging strong problem-solving skills and in-depth knowledge of supply market.
- Improved supplier relationships by establishing regular communication channels, resulting in enhanced product quality and reliability.
Buyer
Virgin Hotels
05.2025 - 05.2025
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
Food & Beverage Purchasing Agent
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
09.2016 - 02.2024
- Purchased Food & Beverage for the entire property using MMS Stratton Warren software.
- Perform sourcing responsibilities for the F&B Department.
- Uploaded bids from vendors in the MMS system.
- Met and valuated new vendors and current vendors.
- Facilitated smooth operations through accurate tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials through effective planning and coordination with suppliers.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and proactive problem solving.
- Improved vendor relationships, ensuring timely deliveries and quality goods by regular communication and performance evaluations.
- Managed and updated supplier database, improving data accuracy and accessibility.
- Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce operational costs.
Food and Non-Food Commodities Buyer
Palms Casino Resort
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Purchasing of Food and related non-food commodities, also purchasing for housekeeping amenities, stewarding and PAD supplies, uniforms and other related commodities for BOH.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
Purchasing Assistant
Palms/Sodexo Inc.
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Perform purchasing for food and non-food for outsource company for 3 outlets, Buffet, 24/7 Café and Employee Dining Room at the Palms Casino Resorts.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.
Food & Beverage Buyer
Palms Casino Resort
02.2014 - 11.2015
- Performed daily food & beverage buying for all food & bar outlets on property.
- Performed vendor evaluation and relations.
- Performed sourcing of all food & beverage commodities.
- Uploaded Weekly and Monthly vendor bids in Stratton Warren (MMS).
- Skills UsedPurchasing software AS400/Stratton Warren (MMS)
Procurement Specialist
Trump International Hotel
05.2013 - 02.2014
- Perform daily procurement of OS&E and FF&E including Food & Beverage for the hotel.
- Also did part time receiving and shipping duties to fill in when receiving person is not present.
- Skills Used MS Office Professional software.
- Material Management System Stratton Warren software for purchasing and receiving.
Education
Bachelor's - Business Administration
Far Eastern University
05.1972
Skills
- MS Office Professional software
- MMS Stratton Warren software
- Oracle 112 Procurement software
- Procurement/Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Microsoft Office
- Supply Chain
- ERP Systems
- Materials Management
- Management
- Supplier management
- Procurement management
- Analysis skills
- Process Improvement
- Team Management
- Purchasing
- SAP
- Outlook
- Logistics
- Facilities Management
- Hotel experience
- Customer service
- Inventory monitoring
- Purchasing expertise
- Verbal and written communication
- Strategic sourcing
- Strategic planning
- Purchasing strategy
- Vendor relations
- Resourcefulness
- Quality assurance
- Demand forecasting
- Pricing analysis
- Cost controls
- Sales experience
- Continuous process improvements
- Cost control
- Financial planning
- Database maintenance
- Presentation
- Purchasing strategy development
- Procurement procedures
- Supplier sourcing
- Ordering and purchasing
- Attention to detail
- Enterprise resource planning ERP
- Proficient in Stratton Warren
Certification
- So Nevada Health Department Health Card, 09/19, Present
- Food Handler Certification, 09/22, 03/26
- Driver's License, 05/22, 06/26
Additional Information
Currently used/16, Currently used/10, Currently used/10, Currently used/2, Currently used/15, +4 years ago/5, +4 years ago/3, Currently used/24, Currently used/16, Currently used/24, Currently used/8, Currently used/24
Personal Information
- Title: Purchasing Professional
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Assessments
- Sales skills, Completed, 07/21
- Influencing and negotiating with customers, Completed, 07/21
- Written communication, Proficient, 04/22
- Teamwork: Interpersonal skills, Completed, 07/21
Languages
English
Full Professional
Filipino
Full Professional
Timeline
Buyer
Virgin Hotels
05.2025 - 05.2025
Food & Beverage Buyer
Fontainebleau Las Vegas
03.2025 - 06.2025
Food & Beverage Purchasing Agent
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
09.2016 - 02.2024
Food and Non-Food Commodities Buyer
Palms Casino Resort
07.2016 - 09.2016
Purchasing Assistant
Palms/Sodexo Inc.
11.2015 - 07.2016
Food & Beverage Buyer
Palms Casino Resort
02.2014 - 11.2015
Procurement Specialist
Trump International Hotel
05.2013 - 02.2014
Bachelor's - Business Administration
Far Eastern University
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