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John Vasquez

Hawaiian Gardens,USA

Summary

Purchasing Professional proficient at problem-solving and program development. 15-year history with progressive experience. Seeking advanced leadership position with a dynamic and progressive Municipality that places a premium on proven results while meeting internal and external customer goals. Proficient in all facets of scheduling, and purchasing activities with an excellent understanding of various commodities including outsourcing, complex utility assemblies, vehicle procurement, construction services, mechanical and electrical components and other repair services. A dynamic take charge professional who is well organized and prudent with a positive attitude and exceptional energy. Possesses excellent planning and forecasting skills ensuring on time delivery of needed material to support of City functions and repairs. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with proven results through written City Council reports on the award of procurements

Experienced with procurement processes, vendor relations, and inventory management. Utilizes strategic negotiation techniques to secure favorable terms and conditions. Strong understanding of supply chain dynamics and importance of maintaining efficient operations.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Purchasing Agent

City of Anaheim
01.2006 - Current
  • Wrote and expedited purchase orders.
  • Oversaw daily operations of purchasing department.
  • Procured materials for special projects.
  • Maintained productive relationships with vendors.
  • Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports on purchasing operations.
  • Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
  • Drafted professional memoranda and business correspondence.
  • Created purchase orders.
  • Adjusted procedures as needed to maximize department effectiveness.
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.

Sr Buyer

City of Anaheim
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Negotiated and finalized contracts.
  • Procured materials for special projects.
  • Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements.
  • Maintained productive relationships with vendors.
  • Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports on purchasing operations.
  • Drafted professional memoranda and business correspondence.
  • Created purchase orders.
  • Management Experience

Buyer II

City of Anaheim
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
  • Solved diverse supply chain problems in timely manner.
  • Adjusted procedures as needed to maximize department effectiveness.
  • Created purchase orders.

Senior Buyer

ASML Thermal Systems
01.1991 - 01.2002
  • Performed planning and buying activities for various commodities in support of a fast-paced, custom, job shop production environment.
  • Attended production status meetings to report on the status of critical production shortages.
  • Purchasing representative on cross-functional team to assure the timely build and shipment of product per customer request.
  • Purchasing Core representative for Oracle implementation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Phoenix
La Mirada, CA
01.2001

Skills

  • Proficient in contract negotiation
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Market analysis
  • Proficient in managing multiple tasks
  • Operational efficiency management
  • Consistent professional conduct
  • Procurement sourcing
  • Project coordination
  • Data reporting proficiency
  • Experienced in data analysis techniques
  • Financial management
  • Administrative operations
  • Order tracking
  • Scheduling
  • Procurement
  • Inventory management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Cost control
  • Demand forecasting
  • Efficient resource allocation
  • Experienced with procurement software tools
  • Collaborative negotiation techniques

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Assistant Purchasing Agent

City of Anaheim
01.2006 - Current

Sr Buyer

City of Anaheim
01.2004 - 01.2006

Buyer II

City of Anaheim
01.2002 - 01.2004

Senior Buyer

ASML Thermal Systems
01.1991 - 01.2002

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Phoenix
John Vasquez