Lindsay Rodriguez
Houston,TX
Summary
Purchasing Coordinator with a strong focus on developing procurement strategies that align with organizational goals. Expertise in managing vendor relationships, ensuring timely delivery of goods, and maintaining accurate records of purchases and invoices. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and support inventory management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Coordinator
Memorial Hermann
Houston, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Worked with operation managers to develop consistent service levels across locations
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods
- Developed and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts for OEM, imports, ingredients, materials, and equipment to align procurement strategy with organizational goals
- Checked shipments to assess quality and quantity of purchased items
- Collaborated with finance and accounting teams to facilitate timely supplier payments, ensuring uninterrupted supply chain operations
- Maintained accurate records of all purchases, invoices, and payments
- Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments
- Arranged meetings with vendors and conferred with each to provide with requirements
- Reviewed requests for quotations from suppliers prior to issuing them out
- Verified warehouse received accurate and timely inventory by regularly consulting database
- Solo & Capital POs
- Non-Standard Hardware Orders & Approvals (“Other Unlisted Hardware”)
- Contract & Vendor Management
- Invoices & Resolution (account holds, receipts needed for invoice payments, mismatched quote/invoice)
- Capsa Service Orders
- Missing Hardware
- Tracking Orders
- New Model Testing on Hardware (w/ CM Team)
- Open PO/Invoice Report
- Weekly Spend Report to Melissa Moran
- Dell Premier Entries for their Orders
- Tracking Returns
- Odd requests that filter in (Train the trainer on Capsa battery replacements)
- Inventory equipment count research (ordered, delivered, missing & PODs)
IT HELP DESK SUPPORT
Memorial Hermann
Houston, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Developed and maintained documentation for support processes and procedures.
- Repaired and replaced faulty components in various electronic devices.
- Constructed, installed, and tested customized configurations based on numerous platforms and operating systems.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize shortages.
- Coordinated stock movement and tracking using inventory management systems.
- Developed procedures for receiving, storing, and distributing products efficiently.
- Implemented strategies that improved efficiency in the warehouse operations.
Scheduling Coordinator
Town & Country family physicians
Houston, TX
11.2016 - 03.2024
- Monitored employee attendance and time-off requests, ensuring adherence to company policies and improving operational compliance
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding schedule changes or availability of services and products
- Coordinated with other departments within the practice to ensure timely patient care
- Generated detailed reports on attendance, leave balances, and overtime for management to facilitate informed decision-making
- Answered incoming calls and provided highest level of professionalism and knowledgeable service to every customer
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs
- Updated customer accounts, addresses and contact information within call management databases
- Collaborated with new customers to give details about company offerings
- Accessed third-party insurance databases to identify coverage of benefits
- Collaborated with Billing Specialists and Medical Coders to resolve discrepancies in patients' insurance information, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in billing processes
- Collected deposits or payments and arranged for billing
- Performed bookkeeping duties, preparing and sending financial statements or bills
- Managed supply inventory for medical office by tracking levels and usage.
- Facilitated purchase orders by coordinating with suppliers and tracking delivery schedules.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted regular stock audits.
- Prepared reports on purchasing activities for management review.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases and contracts systematically.
- Reviewed purchase orders and invoices for accuracy.
- Managed monthly purchase order shipments by deadline and cancellation dates.
- Worked closely with Accounts Payable department to resolve invoice discrepancies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Spring Woods High School
Houston, TX05-2016
Some College - Business
University of Houston
Houston, TX08-2026
Skills
- Purchasing strategy
- Procurement support
- Supplier negotiations
- Vendor management
- Purchase order processing
- Invoice management
- Payment management
- Contract compliance
- Inventory management
- Data analysis
- Record management
- Data entry
- Customer service
Timeline
Purchasing Coordinator
Memorial Hermann
09.2024 - Current
IT HELP DESK SUPPORT
Memorial Hermann
04.2024 - Current
Scheduling Coordinator
Town & Country family physicians
11.2016 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
Spring Woods High School
Some College - Business
University of Houston