Jaclyn Andrada
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Resourceful Purchaser efficiently negotiates with vendors to process and create purchase orders to meet supply and demand. Collaborates with others to address evolving marketplace needs. Functions under minimal supervision but also excels in team environments to attain goals and fulfill requests.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Lead
Evoque Group LLC Dba CBI Group
10.2017 - 05.2024
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy before submission, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and specifications.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements within the procurement function by conducting regular audits on existing workflows.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions pertaining to procurement activities using various data management systems, enabling easy tracking of order status and historical data analysis.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, fostering trust and ensuring timely delivery of quality products at competitive prices.
- Streamlined purchasing processes by implementing efficient systems and procedures, resulting in reduced lead times and improved supplier relationships.
- Led efforts in automating manual tasks, increasing overall efficiency and reducing the likelihood of errors in purchasing activities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as design, project managers, project consultants, and warehouse associates to address incoming vendor items with issues promptly, minimizing potential delays in project completion.
- Trained new purchasing agents on company-specific policies and software tools, enabling them to quickly contribute positively within the team.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Communicated frequently with internal departments and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Resolved vendor disputes effectively through clear communication and negotiation skills, preserving positive business relationships.
- Assist with returning vendor product and returning internal inventory back to stock.
Buyer Planner
Lancer Corporation
01.2014 - 10.2017
- 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.
- Manage all aspects of the purchase order process
- Manage compliance documents for purchased materials
- Provide support to suppliers regarding inventory consignment, delivery of products, transport methods, and price negotiations
- Investigate damaged materials
- Partner with Accounting to follow up on pricing corrections, receiving discrepancies, and processing debit memos
Education
BBA - International Business
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Oliver Wendell Holmes
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier negotiation
- Purchasing Processes
- Purchasing
- Vendor Relations
Timeline
Purchasing Lead
Evoque Group LLC Dba CBI Group
10.2017 - 05.2024
Buyer Planner
Lancer Corporation
01.2014 - 10.2017
BBA - International Business
Liberty University
High School Diploma -
Oliver Wendell Holmes
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