Hi, I’m
Lucia White
Procurement
Tomball,TX
Summary
Experienced with overseeing administrative functions and ensuring efficient branch operations. Utilizes excellent organizational skills to streamline processes and enhance productivity. Track record of effective team coordination and strong communication, contributing to smooth daily operations.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Polishing And Prep Solutions
Branch Administrator
07.2024 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Strengthened customer relationships by delivering top-notch service, understanding client needs, and offering customized solutions.
- Managed daily operations to maintain smooth workflow, overseeing scheduling, inventory management, and task delegation.
- Assisted in the development marketing materials such as brochures flyers presentations showcasing branch success stories offerings.
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting open communication channels between team members.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
Baker Hughes Inc (Contractor Position)
Sourcing Specialist
01.2023 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Developed sourcing strategies to improve procurement processes, supplier relationships and capability development to optimize supply chain.
- Conducted market research to identify new suppliers and evaluate their capabilities, leading to better-informed decision-making in procurement activities.
- Managed a portfolio of suppliers, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and conditions, as well as quality standards.
- Managed vendor relationships by conducting regular business reviews and addressing any performance issues or concerns, fostering a collaborative partnership between suppliers and the company.
- Coordinated with legal teams to review contracts, ensuring alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements while minimizing potential risks in supplier agreements.
Flotek (Contractor Position)
Buyer
10.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- 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.
PSS Industrial
Inside Sales Representative
11.2021 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices, and availability.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong relationships with clients and providing insightful product recommendations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through attentive service, addressing concerns promptly, and offering tailored solutions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of available products to best serve customers and maximize sales potential.
- Exceeded monthly quotas consistently by employing persuasive sales techniques and leveraging in-depth product knowledge.
- Nurtured long-term customer relationships through regular check-ins, keeping them informed of relevant updates and promotions.
Emerson (Tenure Added From Previous Stent)
Buyer
01.2021 - 10.2021
Job overview
- 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.
- 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.
Marco Group International
Buyer
11.2018 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
- Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.
- Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations.
- Demonstrated strong negotiation skills, consistently obtaining favorable pricing and payment terms from suppliers.
- Assisted in budget development by estimating future material requirements based on historical data analysis.
Toshiba International
Buyer
04.2019 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
Emerson Automation Solutions
Senior Buyer
12.2008 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for more effective procurement processes.
- Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
- Optimized inventory management practices, reducing excess stock and minimizing carrying costs.
- Reduced lead times by closely monitoring inventory levels and forecasting demand accurately.
- Evaluated supplier proposals objectively, selecting partners based on total value rather than just price alone.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability, and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
Education
Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TX
Bachelor of Science from Criminology & Corrections
Walden UniversityMinneapolis, MN
MBA from Business Administration
12-2026
Skills
- Office administration
- Sales support
- Report preparation
- Excellent work ethic
- Customer service
- Team player
- Attention to detail
- Verbal/written communication
- Proficient in MS office
- Oracle
- SAP
- Sage
- QuickBooks
- AS4000
Timeline
Branch Administrator
Concrete Polishing And Prep Solutions
07.2024 - 01.2025
Sourcing Specialist
Baker Hughes Inc (Contractor Position)
01.2023 - 01.2024
Buyer
Flotek (Contractor Position)
10.2022 - 12.2022
Inside Sales Representative
PSS Industrial
11.2021 - 09.2022
Buyer
Emerson (Tenure Added From Previous Stent)
01.2021 - 10.2021
Buyer
Toshiba International
04.2019 - 10.2019
Buyer
Marco Group International
11.2018 - 06.2020
Senior Buyer
Emerson Automation Solutions
12.2008 - 04.2019
Sam Houston State University
Bachelor of Science from Criminology & Corrections
Walden University
MBA from Business Administration
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