Gloria De La Mora Alfaro

• Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on logistics, hardware and software needs.
• Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations.
• Maintained internal inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
• Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
• Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.
• Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
• Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
• Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
• Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
• Developed and improved account relationships.
• Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.

* Buyer for DOD prime contractor procuring parts for programs such as nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies, responsible for purchasing parts, materials, equipment, goods, and services necessary to support a contract, subcontract or an internal organization.

· Validates purchase requisitions in accordance to DOD FAR and DFAR regulations, selects or recommends suppliers, develops and solicits bids, analyzes and evaluates responses, negotiates prices and other terms, monitors delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records; Follows up, expedites, and negotiates changes relative to delivery and supplier performance

* Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.

* Conducts major procurement negotiations involving agreements on terms and conditions as well as prices and schedules

* Responsible for observing all FAR and DFAR laws, regulations and other applicable obligations on behalf of the Company

• Maintained a thorough knowledge of procurement items required

• Manage vendor base: Evaluated competitive bids/proposals both products and services.

• Negotiated terms, conditions, and purchasing agreement. Pre-qualify new vendors.

• Maintained, re-evaluate, and expand reliable sources of supply and secondary sources.

• Prepare Request for proposals (RFQ) for user department requirements.

• Negotiated spot purchases and long term agreements.

• Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance.

• Work closely with supplier to optimize supplier processes

• Explore available technology and implement best practices related to purchasing activities.

• Maintain up to date supply base information database.

• Make recommendations for action to management.

• Obtain competitive bids and award contracts on the basis of greatest profitability to the company.

• Commensurate with quality standards and delivery capabilities.

• Keep informed of new materials and techniques by attending seminars, trade shows, etc.

• Visiting suppliers. Communicate information obtained to Product Development, Manufacturing and other departments.

• Manage all telecommunications within the company.

• Control and issue service contracts.

• Align and coordinate vendors for the company EICC certification.

• Support HR in all motivational programs.

• SAP super user.

• SAP individual trainer for the 4 years.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.