GLORIA MASIALA
Houston,TX
Summary
Results-driven Procurement Specialist with expertise in contract negotiation and cost reduction. Skilled in data analysis and stakeholder engagement, streamlined purchasing processes to enhance order fulfillment efficiency and drive savings. Focused on continuous improvement and building strong supplier partnerships.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
SABIC
Houston, Texas
06.2021 - Current
- Analyzed market trends to identify cost-saving sourcing opportunities.
- Developed procurement strategies aligned with company objectives and sustainability goals.
- Negotiated contracts to secure favorable terms and volume discounts with suppliers.
- Managed supplier relationships to enhance material procurement timelines.
- Conducted supplier evaluations and audits for compliance and quality assurance.
- Streamlined purchasing processes to improve order fulfillment efficiency.
- Coordinated logistics to optimize delivery of goods to production facilities.
- Maintained comprehensive records of purchases, pricing, and supplier performance data to support decision-making.
Procurement Analyst
INTERTEK
Dallas, TX
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Identify new suppliers, negotiate supply agreements and terms, including discount structures and volume rebates
- Negotiated terms with vendors to ensure competitive prices while maintaining quality standards.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate favorable contract terms and conditions.
- Analyzed procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and trends.
- Collaborated with suppliers and customers to streamline operations and address cost challenges
- Evaluated supplier performance through regular assessments and feedback mechanisms.
- Assisted in the development of procurement policies to enhance compliance and efficiency.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with organizational goals.
- Coordinated material movement between vendors, warehouse, and production floor to ensure timely delivery
- Coordinated with other departments such as accounting, legal, logistics and IT to facilitate smooth procurement process.
- Maintain accurate product, contract, pricing and invoicing information
- Prepared and documented key performance indicator reports to measure productivity and process success.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and objectives and respond quickly to purchasing, sourcing planning support requests from the company overall
- Provided support in resolving disputes or discrepancies between vendors and end-users regarding supply issues.
- Worked with management to prioritize supply chain needs and implement new initiatives.
Account Specialist - Payables and Receivables
Ceva Logistics
Houston, TX
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Maintained strong customer relationships through proactive communication on contracts and proposals, facilitating smoother negotiations.
- Managed client accounts, ensuring accurate record-keeping in company systems.
- Addressed client inquiries and resolved issues promptly to enhance satisfaction.
- Coordinated shipment schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Sourced and secured goods and services, ensuring availability of raw materials and production tooling to meet operational needs.
- Developed a robust supplier network, ensuring 100% compliance with quality assurance standards.
- Spearheaded creation of electronic format for pricing data, enhancing record accuracy and accessibility.
ACCOUNT PAYABLE/Receivables Clerk
WALMART DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Sealy, TX
09.2016 - 04.2018
- Processed incoming payments accurately and promptly for Walmart Distribution Center.
- Maintained organized records of accounts receivable transactions and customer payments to support accurate financial tracking.
- Reconciled discrepancies in customer accounts to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
- Created and printed invoices to support timely order fulfillment.
- Processed orders, generated bulk pick sheets, invoices, and daily shipping logs to streamline fulfillment..
- Updated shipping logs daily to ensure accurate tracking of shipments.
- Collaborated with teams to optimize operational efficiency through systematic documentation.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Houston Victoria
Victoria, TX05-2021
Bachelor's Degree - Supply Chain & Logistics Technology
University of Houston
Houston, TX05-2019
Associate of Art - Business Administration
Houston Community College
Houston, TX01-2016
Skills
- Procurement strategies
- Sourcing strategies
- Cost analysis
- Inventory management
- Logistics planning
- Warehousing operations
- Third-party logistics
- Cost control
- Continuous improvement
- Lean Six Sigma
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Project management
- Order processing
- Resource allocation
- Distribution channels
- Software proficiency
- Tableau expertise
- Power BI proficiency
- demand forecasting
- Customer satisfaction
- Stakeholder relations
Personal Information
Title: Procurement Specialist
Languages
Bilingual—English & French
EDUCATION & TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Oracle; Autodesk Inventor; MS Project; MS Office — Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint; AutoCAD; Arena, SAP, JED, GP, Power BI, TABLEAU
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
SABIC
06.2021 - Current
Procurement Analyst
INTERTEK
08.2019 - 04.2021
Account Specialist - Payables and Receivables
Ceva Logistics
06.2018 - 07.2019
ACCOUNT PAYABLE/Receivables Clerk
WALMART DISTRIBUTION CENTER
09.2016 - 04.2018
MBA - Business Administration
University of Houston Victoria
Bachelor's Degree - Supply Chain & Logistics Technology
University of Houston
Associate of Art - Business Administration
Houston Community College