Loida Torres
Houston,TX
Summary
Resourceful Purchasing Agent responsibly and proficiently procures materials necessary for operations. Performs detailed cost analyses and negotiates with vendors using skilled problem-solving abilities. Experienced evaluator of supplier performance and maintains constant awareness of inventory levels.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
TDIndustries
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Procure equipment, materials and systems for commercial HVAC, Plumbing construction projects
- Create and maintain purchase orders for materials and equipment necessary to complete projects
- Communicate with project managers, business units’ leaders, suppliers, and contractors to coordinate deliveries and resolve issues
- Participate in negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and delivery terms
- As well of rebates agreements/contracts at national level
- Develop reports maintain purchasing databases to track purchases, inventory levels and vendor performance
- Collaborate with other members of purchasing team to develop and implement procurement strategies
- Ensure compliance with corporate purchasing policies and procedures
- Assist with resolution of payment and delivery discrepancies
- Monitor and perform supplier evaluations.
Procurement Manager/Office Manager
HTX Industrial LLC
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Procured a variety of material, equipment that support the HVAC/Plumbing/Electrical departments
- Analyzed yearly product usage to forecast future demand needs
- Collaborated with vendors to expedite orders containing material flagged as behind schedule
- Oversaw the return and rework of products that do not initially pass quality inspection
- Process inter-company stock transfers to help other locations meet productions requirements
- Provide Logistic Solutions for all deliveries
- Tracked material expiration dates to avoid unexpected stock outs/back orders
- Monitored inventory levels weekly to confirm safety stock requirements are met
- Managed budget over 2,000,000
- Coordinated with field team and vendors by subcontracted materials are shipped and processed in a timely manner
- Documented financial transactions by entering account information
- Arranged payroll for employees by calculating pay and deductions and issuing checks
- Managed all accounts receivable and payable duties.
Dispatch Manager
Comfort Systems USA
06.2015 - 03.2021
- Managed a team of dispatchers, fostering a collaborative work environment to ensure smooth operations.
- Performed price analysis and negotiated price, schedule, and payment terms with suppliers
- Developed purchase order package that conformed to company standards and guidelines
- Managed budget authority of $5,000,000
- Established long-term pricing agreements with key suppliers
- Review weekly shortage reports and provide detailed status updates regarding order delivery schedules
- Trained new hires of the Buyer/Purchasing group
- Procured a variety of materials that support the mechanical department.
- Managed a team of dispatchers, fostering a collaborative work environment to ensure smooth operations.
Education
No Degree - Dispatch Certificate
Dispatch Academy
Indiana 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Roma High School
05.2001
Skills
- Sourcing
- Effectively Interact with Suppliers
- Risk Management
- Familiarity with Identifying and Mitigating Supply chain risks
- Communication
- Strategic Thinking
- Data analytics
- Pricing Structures
- Accounts Payable
- Negotiation
- Supplier negotiation
- Strategic Sourcing
- Order tracking
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Accounts Receivable
Activities
- Literature
- Nonprofit Organization Involvement
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
TDIndustries
06.2023 - 05.2024
Procurement Manager/Office Manager
HTX Industrial LLC
03.2021 - 03.2023
Dispatch Manager
Comfort Systems USA
06.2015 - 03.2021
No Degree - Dispatch Certificate
Dispatch Academy
High School Diploma -
Roma High School