Kimberly A. Escudero

• Built long-term supplier relationships with approximately 100 vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
• Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
• Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company's benefit.
• Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
• Managed the Kan Ban process for non inventoried items.
• Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
• Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
• Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
• Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
• Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
• Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
• Streamlined purchasing processes by implementing efficient systems and procedures for order management.
• Achieved cost savings by identifying opportunities for consolidation and bulk purchasing across departments.
• Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
• Reviewed legal documents such as contracts and non-disclosure agreements to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Improved supplier relationships by establishing regular communication channels, resulting in enhanced product quality and reliability.
• Negotiated better payment terms with suppliers, improving cash flow management for company.
• Coordinated with quality control teams to address and rectify any product issues, maintaining high standards of quality.
• Developed and maintained comprehensive inventory management system, ensuring optimal stock levels at all times.
• Conducted regular performance reviews of suppliers, ensuring compliance with company standards and expectations.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure product specifications were met, enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Resolved procurement challenges, leveraging strong problem-solving skills and in-depth knowledge of supply market.
• Achieved cost savings, negotiating bulk purchase agreements with key suppliers.
• Managed portfolio of suppliers to diversify sourcing options and mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions.
• Reduced costs significantly by identifying and eliminating inefficiencies within purchasing department.
• Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
• Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
• Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
• Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
• Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
• Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
• Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
• Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.

• Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
• Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
• Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
• Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for company's benefit.
• Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
• Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
• Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
• Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
• Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
• Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
• Developed and improved account relationships.
• Increased supplier efficiency by negotiating contracts and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
• Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
• Improved supplier relationships by establishing regular communication channels, resulting in enhanced product quality and reliability.
• Negotiated better payment terms with suppliers, improving cash flow management for company.
• Conducted regular performance reviews of suppliers, ensuring compliance with company standards and expectations.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure product specifications were met, enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Resolved procurement challenges, leveraging strong problem-solving skills and in-depth knowledge of supply market.
• Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
• Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices. Placed anywhere from 30-100 purchase orders daily for parts.

• Support department manager in administration of contracts for approximately 15 - 20 rental properties
• Maintaining audit files for each contract to ensure contractor compliance with legal requirements, owner specifications and government regulations
• Submit monthly and quarterly contract sales reports
• Manage electronic and hard copy filing system for contracts
• Create monthly invoices for locations company occupies throughout US

• Acted as liaison between sales team and vendor for all delivery/shipping related activities
• Tracked orders daily using ERP reports and vendor websites
• Communicated with account representatives with regard to logistics/delivery of orders
• Updated purchase orders with estimated ship dates and tracking information
• Partnered with assigned vendors to reconcile shipping and delivery discrepancies
• Expedited cases to meet tight delivery dates
• Created and maintained product receiving data in ERP system
• Proofed packing slips to ensure accurate delivery information
• Collaborated with Finance and Accounts Payable Departments to provide company with accurate monthly and quarterly revenue recognition

Greeted visitors and callers, providing a professional business image and shaping a positive interaction with the company.

• Managed approximately 40-70 incoming calls a day.
• Managed office supplies and equipment
• Identified new suppliers, created quotes, and managed inventory
• Assisted with company event planning
• Provided logistical support for meetings and assisted with catering arrangements
• Responsible for small cash disbursements, proper documentation and reporting
• Performed all tasks associated with ingoing/outgoing mail and delivery

• Provide support to Operations team, consisting of production, quality, purchasing, inventory control and shipping/receiving
• Responsibilities include processing requisitions for parts needed for production equipment, enter new part numbers and descriptions in ERP system, make appropriate parts pricing changes, receiving purchase order requisitions and creating purchase orders
• Responsible for billing process of all previous days units and parts orders, including working with shipping and trucking companies on transportation cost when things haven't been rated to get freight charges
• Work with vendors/suppliers to ensure items will arrive on time
• Perform duties as QMS Vault Administrator, revising/creating documents, collecting approvals and uploading to QMS Vault
• Entry of all employee training records, provide reports