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Jayme Padilla

Jayme Padilla

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Veteran purchasing and sourcing leader with exceptional abilities in team leadership, tactical planning and vendor relations. Self-directed and proactive with strong program management abilities. Top-notch strengths in verbal and written communication, work organization and complex problem solving. Quality-focused and familiar with vendor sourcing and vetting, contract negotiation and budget administration. Strong understanding of financial processes and requirements for accurate and thorough recordkeeping.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Procurement

Think Goodness (Origami Owl) LLC
Gilbert, AZ
01.2013 - Current
  • Sourcing and developing accessory items from new and existing suppliers to determine highest quality and cost-effective purchasing options.
  • Cultivated new vendor relationships using dynamic communication and negotiation skills.
  • Assess procedures and design elements, implementing improvements to reduce waste and slash costs up to 50%.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for the procurement of goods and services.
  • Developed and implemented procurement strategies and processes.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in design and development of new products and packaging.

Purchasing Specialist

CCS Presentation Systems
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2011 - 12.2012
  • Prepared, coordinated and executed purchase orders, price quotes, terms of sale, delivery dates and service obligations to customers and contractors.
  • Collected operations data and created reports detailing trends for cross functional teams

Buyer/Purchasing Assistant

AAA Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
01.2005 - 06.2010
  • Led sourcing projects to maintain on-time delivery of purchased materials, and performed detailed review of high and low-performing products.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and market demands.

Merchandise Coordinator

Levi Strauss & Company
Phoenix, AZ
01.2004 - 12.2004
  • Configured and arranged up-to-date advertising and marketing displays, creatively placed merchandise on counters or tables to promote visibility and sales.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
05.2009

Skills

  • Professional communication skills
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Program coordination/collaboration
  • Meticulous eye for detail
  • Purchase orders and vendor invoicing
  • Decision-making & problem solving
  • Team leadership & development
  • Bid process management & Price negotiations

Timeline

Director of Procurement - Think Goodness (Origami Owl) LLC
01.2013 - Current
Purchasing Specialist - CCS Presentation Systems
06.2011 - 12.2012
Buyer/Purchasing Assistant - AAA Arizona
01.2005 - 06.2010
Merchandise Coordinator - Levi Strauss & Company
01.2004 - 12.2004
Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Supply Chain Management

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