Kimberley Esparza
Procurement Manager
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in Purchasing. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Business Owner
Harvest Cleaning Services
San Antonio, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Procurement Manager
Steelhead Inc.
San Antonio, TX
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
Merchandise Controller
TJ Maxx Distribution Center
San Antonio, TX
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
REGIONAL BUYER/INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST
Cieaver Brooks Sales & Service
San Antonio, TX
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Q Company Liaison Source,Select, Negotiate Pricing Process all
- Requisitions Partner with all levels of Management on status oforders for future project planning
- Update Inventory,daily allocations,and ensure ail stock levels are replenished and are kept at appropriate stock levels.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
PARTS COORDINATOR
Refresco Beverages
Son Antonio, TX
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Q Maintain Maintenance Dept Ledger Allocate parts Establish Inventory control.(Item management in SAP, Min/Max Levels, Cycle Counts, usage reports,etc
- Manage and maintain lifecycle ofspare parts(item creation, ordering, receiving, kitting, issuing/returns, obsolete)in SAP
- Prepare inventory shipping and receiving records both manually and electronically Communicate with vendors to procure parts by phone and fax Stock parts to and from shelving units Monitor location for proper min/max stocking levels and lead time Receive correct invoices in a timely manner Pack and unpack parts shipped in and out
Education
Completed coursework towards Logistics & Supply Chain Management - undefined
ST. PHILLIPS COLLEGE
San Antonio, TXSkills
Business Development
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Business Owner
Harvest Cleaning Services
03.2023 - Current
Procurement Manager
Steelhead Inc.
04.2022 - 07.2022
Merchandise Controller
TJ Maxx Distribution Center
04.2021 - 04.2022
REGIONAL BUYER/INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST
Cieaver Brooks Sales & Service
02.2020 - 04.2021
PARTS COORDINATOR
Refresco Beverages
03.2017 - 01.2020
Completed coursework towards Logistics & Supply Chain Management - undefined
ST. PHILLIPS COLLEGE
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