Lidia Chaidez
Sparks,NV
Summary
FF&E/Senior Buyer managing purchase orders, 5+ freight quotes per month, vendor communication, and approval flow for facility goods and services. Coordinates BOLs, invoices, check requests, shop drawings, and CFA review to keep purchasing and project work moving on schedule. Supports team continuity by training newly hired buyers and maintaining specification binders and purchasing logs.
Overview
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18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
FF&E/Senior Buyer
Atlantis Casino
Reno, NV
02.2018 - Current
- Submit ~50 invoices monthly with complete support documents for timely processing and payment.
- Process ~20 purchase orders weekly for facility goods and services while maintaining accurate records.
- Coordinate freight with carriers, provide BOLs, and secure competitive quotes to support cost-effective deliveries.
- Track open orders and keep vendors informed to expedite goods and services on schedule.
- Manage approval flow for shop drawings, CFAs, and check requests to keep procurement moving efficiently.
- Maintain specification binders, purchasing logs, and purchase order files to keep sourcing records current.
- Coordinate Installations with subcontractors and oversee the new construction projects.
Purchasing Analyst/HR Coordinator
Ryder Logistics
Fernley, NV
05.2014 - 02.2018
- Maintained AP logs for 3 locations with monthly reporting responsibilities and kept payable records organized.
- Processed payroll for over 200+ employees across 3 locations while verifying work hours and onboarding new hires.
- Code approved invoices across three sites and resolved discrepancies before payment release.
- Managed office supply levels and sourced special-request items or services to keep operations supplied.
- Gathered multiple quotes for goods and services, comparing pricing to support cost-effective purchasing decisions.
- Tracked orders, managed purchase orders, and confirmed goods and services were charged correctly.
IBX Facilitator/Office Manager for LA3, LA4, and PX1
Equinix, Inc.
El Segundo, CA
12.2008 - 11.2012
- Managed annual expenses across 3 sites in Southern California, supporting budget planning and cost control.
- Processed vendor, contractor, health, state, and city fee payments to keep site obligations current.
- Scheduled maintenance and service work with contractors, coordinating timing across site operations.
- Maintained office equipment and supply inventory, placing orders when stock ran low.
- Created and submitted requisitions for materials and labor to support purchase order processing.
Education
Declared Major - Business Administration
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA12-2010
Graduated- Class of 2006 - undefined
Belmont High School
Los Angeles, CA01-2006
Skills
- Oracle
- SharePoint
- MS Excel
- WMS
- JDE
- BuySmart System
- Purchase order processing
- Requisition processing
- Invoice processing
- Approval workflow management
- Vendor relationship management
- Freight coordination
- Shipping documentation
- Order tracking
- Inventory management
- Total cost of ownership analysis
- Procurement policy compliance
- Sourcing strategy
- Vendor onboarding
Other Language:
Bilingual, speak and write fluent Spanish
Timeline
FF&E/Senior Buyer
Atlantis Casino
02.2018 - Current
Purchasing Analyst/HR Coordinator
Ryder Logistics
05.2014 - 02.2018
IBX Facilitator/Office Manager for LA3, LA4, and PX1
Equinix, Inc.
12.2008 - 11.2012
Graduated- Class of 2006 - undefined
Belmont High School
Declared Major - Business Administration
Cerritos College