Jennifer Bui
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished procurement professional specializing in sourcing, purchase order management, vendor management, and procurement analysis. Demonstrated ability to drive significant cost savings while enhancing collaboration within supply chain management. Expertise in optimizing procurement processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Operations Specialist
Western Governors University
Houston, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Optimized procure-to-pay process to streamline sourcing, contracting, and ensure compliant purchasing.
- Executed purchase orders for goods and services with adherence to company policies and timely delivery.
- Reconciled invoice discrepancies, resulting in savings exceeding $1 million for the university.
- Managed and enhanced corporate purchasing credit card program for improved efficiency.
- Delivered training on operational procedures and policies to improve stakeholder understanding and compliance.
- Served as primary contact for procurement team and internal stakeholders throughout the organization.
Buyer
Vertiv
Houston, TX
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Created and issued purchase orders and warehouse transfers based on ERP system demand.
- Tracked status of orders, communicating price delivery delays, substitutions, or obsolete items.
- Analyzed company sales trends to forecast part needs and optimize procurement decisions.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supply and reduce excess stock.
- Adhered to freight cost management processes, minimizing total costs for the business.
- Maintained communication with overseas partners and suppliers to enhance collaboration.
Buyer
Banner Solution
Houston, TX
06.2017 - 04.2022
- Managed sourcing for 3+ locations, including supplier negotiations,
bid process, contract reviews, and ensuring supplier compliance - Researched industry trends to select high-value goods and services.
- Meticulous analysis of discontinued products, slow-moving and over-stocked inventory, initiating strategies to stimulate movement from warehouses
- Key contributor to multiple company acquisitions, facilitating seamless integration of data into ERP system and creating training manual and instructing each acquired location
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX12-2007
Skills
- Order management
- Invoice reconciliation
- Inventory control
- Supply chain management
- Process improvement
- Data analysis
Timeline
Procurement Operations Specialist
Western Governors University
06.2023 - Current
Buyer
Vertiv
04.2022 - 06.2023
Buyer
Banner Solution
06.2017 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science -
Texas Christian University