Luis Santos
Brentwood,NY
Summary
Results-driven Purchasing Specialist with over 2 years of experience in managing diverse procurement categories, including raw materials and components. Successfully led the second source initiative, enhancing vendor negotiations and sourcing strategies to identify cost-effective alternatives without compromising quality. Proven expertise in developing strong supplier relationships and achieving significant cost savings through effective purchasing decisions. Committed to leveraging skills in supply chain management to drive operational efficiency and contribute to organizational success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Coordinator
Contract Pharmacal Corp
Hauppauge, NY
05.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of all purchases, invoices, and payments.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Processed purchase orders, verified accuracy, tracked deliveries, and resolved discrepancies.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock availability.
- Evaluated existing supplier agreements for quality assurance compliance.
- Maintained accurate records of purchased items including costs, delivery dates, and quantity available.
- Ensured that all vendors comply with company regulations concerning safety standards, environmental protection requirements.
- Prepared reports summarizing current purchasing activities as requested by management.
- Investigated any issues or complaints related to purchased products or services.
- Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
- Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
- Analyzed vendor performance, reviewed compliance, and communicated corrective action requirements to vendors.
- Updated and maintained purchasing records and reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
St. Joseph's University New York
Patchogue, NY05-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood, NY12-2018
Skills
- Purchase order processing
- Procurement planning
- Estimating and cost tracking
- Record updating
- Supplier negotiation
- Financial analysis
- Cost analysis
- Vendor relationship management
- Order tracking
- Strategic sourcing
- Purchase order monitoring
- Forecasting
- Business ethics
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Purchasing Coordinator
Contract Pharmacal Corp
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
St. Joseph's University New York
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Suffolk County Community College
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