Lauren M Contreras
Delano,CA
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Analyst II
Wonderful Citrus
Delano, USA
09.2013 - 08.2024
- Played critical role in operational success of procurement, sourcing and vendor management, focusing on analyzing and troubleshooting issues and delivering speedy resolutions.
- Actively participated in strategic planning meetings related to procurement processes.
- Assisted in the development of annual budgets by providing detailed analysis of past spending patterns.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across various departments to develop strategies for procurement activities.
- Coordinated efforts between vendors and suppliers and other internal teams in order to ensure efficient product delivery.
- Participated in regular meetings with other department personnel regarding material requirements for upcoming projects.
- Investigated discrepancies between actual shipments received versus what was ordered from the supplier.
- Maintained appropriate inventory of supplies, equipment and products.
- Conducted negotiations with vendors, ensuring the best prices and terms were achieved.
- Developed and implemented procedures related to sourcing, purchasing, quality assurance, and inventory management.
- Collaborated and communicated with various team members, business partners and vendors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration: Accounting
California State University
Fresno, CA07.2013
Skills
- Training and development
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Improvements
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Supply chain planning
- Stakeholder rapport
- Data Analysis
- Supply chain forecasting
- Purchasing Processes
Certification
Tier I Bilingual- Spanish
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Purchasing Analyst II
Wonderful Citrus
09.2013 - 08.2024
Tier I Bilingual- Spanish
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration: Accounting
California State University
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