Karla G. Avila
Fontana,CA
Summary
Reliable, proactive, self-motivated Buyer with 15+ years of experience in procurement and resource allocation. Highly proficient at negotiating quality goods at inexpensive prices and therefore increase bottom-line profits to benefit the company. Pursuing a long-term employment to where I can apply my capabilities and simultaneously develop professionally.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buyer
NEW BEDFORD PANORAMEX
01.2021 - Current
- Generate Purchase Orders for goods & services; based on shortage reports and production demands.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating Request for Quotations (RFQ), towards ensuring smooth transaction and finalizing orders.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Evaluate bids and proposals submitted by current and potential suppliers. Conducting comparative analysis of their offerings.
- Capable of finding the best possible values in the marketplace and aligning the purchasing strategy to encounter business saving goals.
- Analyzed spend data to identify areas of potential cost savings within the organization's purchasing activities.
- Engage in proactive negotiation with vendors to ensure favorable pricing, terms, quality, and that delivery criteria is met. While cultivating positive, long-term relationships with vendors.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
- Monitored inbound & outbound operations to confirm material is obtained and ready to meet projected demands.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on production line.
- Contribute to the set-up of NBP’s policy on Indirect Procurement; formulating Monthly Expenditure & Cost Savings Reports, as well as Annual Tax-Deductible Business Expense Reports.
- Coordinate Indirect Procurement, along with Custodial Department and outsource services to aid internal staff.
- Teamed-up with Accounting Department to verify the accessibility of accurate documentation, facilitating timely invoice processing and payments.
- Resolved issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product specifications were met, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Support in Quality Control Department by executing Internal Quality Audits. Along with, Stockroom Department on Cycle Counts and Physical Inventory Audits.
- Partnership with quality control teams to address and rectify any product issues, maintaining high standards of quality.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic and time management skills while managing multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Supply Chain Assistant
NEW BEDFORD PANORAMEX
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Promoted within seventeen months for exceeding expectations, and demonstrating comprehension of work instructions, equipment, and materials required to perform the job.
Tool Room Attendant – Purchasing Assistant
BAUMANN ENGINEERING
05.2012 - 03.2019
- Company Overview: (Aerospace & Defense Industry)
- Prepared purchase orders for supplies and equipment. Such as MRO’s and Blanket Purchase Agreements.
- Evaluated several quotes from vendors & costs from potential suppliers, before releasing Purchase Orders.
- Processed all paperwork throughout orders, up until it was completed. Use AskHim software.
- Maintained a database of issued/received equipment.
- Cross-reference shipment received to corresponding purchase orders, prior to releasing such items to the facility.
- Implemented Cost Accounting to calculate the total budget for each of the completed jobs/programs.
- Generated cost savings by analyzing quote requests and negotiating with new and existing vendors to obtain high-quality items at a convenient price for the company.
- Investigated and cultivated new alternative sources for supplies and products.
- Develop strong relations with each vendor, by communicating via email or phone. Ensure that all services and materials are maintained and shipped in a consistent time frame.
- Monitor delivery dates to ensure punctual delivery.
- Resolved discrepancies with vendors in reference to mis-shipments.
- Provided general administrative support to Accounting Department, and prepared monthly reports on costs/expenses.
- Stocked and issued materials to the production manufacturing floor.
- Managed inventory levels utilizing established software methods to ensure an adequate supply.
- Monitored inventory of more than eighteen hundred consumable goods.
- Assured adequate calibration status for all measurement equipment in conformance with the company’s preventative maintenance program and retained all records for regular audits.
Skills
- Bilingual Spanish & English
- Multitasking
- Self-Direction
- Project Management
- Internal Auditor
- Analytical Support
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- Inventory Management
- Direct & Indirect Procurement
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Blanket Purchase Orders
- Demand Forecasting
- Cost Accounting
- Job Planning Support
- Accounts Receivable
- Cost Analyst
- Buyer
- Purchasing Negotiator
- Supplier Sourcing
- E-Commerce Support
- Customer Service
- Document Control
- Data Analysis
- Shipping & Receiving
- Computer Proficiency
- Microsoft Office
- Data Entry (50 wpm)
- 10-Key by Touch
Certification
CHAFFEY COLLEGE – Rancho Cucamonga, CA
- Associate Degree in Business Administration – 2020
- Certified Microsoft Word Specialist – 2010
- Associate Degree in Liberal Arts & Science – 2009
Timeline
Buyer
NEW BEDFORD PANORAMEX
01.2021 - Current
Supply Chain Assistant
NEW BEDFORD PANORAMEX
07.2019 - 01.2021
Tool Room Attendant – Purchasing Assistant
BAUMANN ENGINEERING
05.2012 - 03.2019
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