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Mariel Sepulveda

Plainfield,NJ

Summary

Goal-oriented Procurement Officer adept at balancing supply needs with budget and operational requirements. Good researcher and multitasker with excellent judgment. Looking for a challenging role in a fast-paced environment. Focused on locating materials, researching suppliers and overseeing bidding processes. Excellent relationship-manager and organizer with a systematic approach and solid communication skills. Familiar with [Description] procurement processes and requirements. Versatile procurement professional experienced in setting up contracts and schedules, staying current with pricing structures and reviewing data to make accurate purchasing and logistics decisions. Bringing [Number] year's experience in the industry and expertise in [Software]. Organized professional known for effective vendor relationship management, product tracking and obtaining the most cost effective pricing. Smart Procurement Specialist with an in-depth knowledge of supply chain forecasting and planning. Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking Procurement Professional with over [Number] years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise on expanding network connections, persuasively buying introducing products, implementing pricing/merchandising models, inventory control and projections, territory development and revealing customer needs to deliver solutions. Detail-oriented Procurement Specialist proudly offering over [Number] years' experience in tracking and managing orders from the vendor through to the consumer. Hardworking professional known for finding the best price on goods. Attentive to deadlines in fast-paced environments. Analytical Procurement Specialist with expertise in evaluating inventory levels and determining supply and demand. Bilingual individual with persuasive attitude and knowledge needed to coordinate logistics, including delivery scheduling with vendors. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Hardworking and reliable [Job Title] with strong ability in [Task]. Offering [Skill] and [Skill]. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level [Job Title] position to help launch career while achieving company goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Clerk

Coherent Solutions
Warren, NJ
10.2007 - 07.2023
  • Reviewed and verified purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness.
  • Maintained accurate records of all purchasing activities, including pricing data, delivery information, invoices.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to ensure timely procurement of goods and services.
  • Negotiated price terms and conditions with vendors to obtain the best possible deals.
  • Analyzed vendor quotes to determine most cost-effective solutions while meeting quality standards.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders as necessary to restock items in a timely manner.
  • Coordinated with vendors on order status inquiries, changes or cancellations when required.
  • Processed invoices, tracked payments and resolved discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices.
  • Researched new potential sources of supply and evaluated them based on product quality, reliability, price competitiveness.
  • Managed the entire procurement cycle from placing orders to ensuring timely delivery of materials and goods.
  • Assisted in developing departmental policies and procedures related to procurement operations.
  • Organized supplier visits for management review purposes.
  • Performed regular market research to identify competitive pricing trends.
  • Ensured compliance with legal regulations pertaining to purchasing contracts.
  • Prepared periodic reports regarding spending activity for management review.
  • Worked closely with other departments such as accounting, warehouse staff and customers service representatives.
  • Provided support in preparing requests for proposals from vendors.
  • Evaluated bids from suppliers against criteria such as cost effectiveness, lead time, quality assurance.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws affecting purchasing decisions.
  • Assessed department needs and implemented plans for sourcing supplies.
  • Cultivated productive relationships with suppliers and maintained open communication.
  • Developed relationships with vendors to gain best terms for procurement, refurbishing and rebuilding machinery and equipment.
  • Stayed up to date on market trends, prices and vendor options.
  • Gathered, input and analyzed data to evaluate trends and make proactive adjustments to policies.
  • Supported procurement for civil engineering squadron maintenance and repair contracts.
  • Applied well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to build effective working relationships with vendors and partners.
  • Entered order details into system and inputted updates accordingly using [Software].
  • Investigated and analyzed client complaints to identify and resolve issues.
  • Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
  • Decreased spending, locating new suppliers by networking at industry markets, purchasing and designing cost-effective products and reviewing samples.
  • Added new vendors and products into system and keyed in special shipping codes when needed.
  • Reviewed and approved vendor invoices.
  • Drove customer feedback to deliver information to management for corrective action.
  • Provided product shipment logistical support and quality control by coordinating with vendors, resulting in increased revenue.
  • Diminished merchandise production down time, ensuring quality control while verifying assembly and creating new packaging.

Supply Sargent

Army
Fort Bliss, TX
05.2006 - 05.2007
  • Maintained accountability of all government-issued items.
  • Performed inventory management functions to ensure accuracy of supply records.
  • Inspected incoming shipments for damage or discrepancies in order quantities.
  • Prepared requisitions for additional materials and supplies as needed.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of goods.
  • Verified documentation on incoming orders against invoices and purchase orders.
  • Monitored stock levels and identified reorder points when necessary.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations while handling hazardous materials.
  • Provided guidance to subordinates on proper storage techniques for various products.
  • Assisted in the development of effective inventory control procedures to reduce waste and maximize efficiency.
  • Compiled reports regarding stock levels, deliveries, expenses.
  • Researched pricing information from vendors and conducted cost comparisons between suppliers.
  • Negotiated prices with vendors to obtain best deals on merchandise purchases.
  • Advised personnel on proper use of material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks.
  • Conducted periodic physical inventories to identify any discrepancies or errors in records.
  • Managed disposal of obsolete or damaged parts and materials according to established protocols.
  • Generated reports detailing property usage, maintenance schedules, repair costs.
  • Maintained awareness of current industry trends related to supply chain operations.
  • Participated in meetings with senior leadership concerning purchasing strategies.
  • Kept meticulous records of high-priority units and material readiness of equipment.
  • Reduced product variability through careful oversight of inventory demand.
  • Mentored and developed supply team members to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Delivered top-quality technical support services to both military and civilian clients.
  • Assessed each unit's unique equipment needs.
  • Efficiently supervised and mentored [Job title]s to maintain accountability and compliance with regulatory requirements across supply team.
  • Verified adherence to performance requirements through audit tracking.
  • Developed and implemented [Type] inventory policies and followed up with necessary revisions.
  • Oversaw contractual deliverables and closeouts.
  • Streamlined and monitored HAZMAT program by monitoring inventory and ordering supplies.
  • Monitored trends with potential to affect supply accountability to identify and rectify performance factors.
  • Maintained records to account for more than $[Number] in assets.
  • Evaluated practices of personnel, tenant units and clients for regulatory compliance and initiated corrective action when necessary.
  • Drove improvements in logistics operations and supply accountability by analyzing supply policies, strategies and processes to identify inefficiencies.
  • Budgeted and allocated $[Amount] per [Timeframe] for sustainment services and supplies.
  • Monitored operations to ensure compliance with [Type] and [Type] regulations and policies.
  • Managed $[Number]+ in assets.
  • Implemented revisions to customer assistance materials to incorporate new directives.
  • Provided onboarding and guidance for new personnel in areas such as government accounting, acquisition and lifecycle management.
  • Reviewed and edited supply procedures, driving successful resolutions to complex [Type] issues.
  • Improved [Task] operations by conducting critical analysis and generating recommendations to resolve issues.
  • Rolled out work procedures to align with [Type] and ISO standards.
  • Verified completion of contract deliverables by signing off on existing agreements.
  • Improved requisition efficiency and presented plan to save $[Amount] to [Job title].
  • Oversaw successful integration of Standard Property Book System-Redesign (SPBS-R).
  • Delivered [Timeframe] briefings to [Job title]s to facilitate property acquisition, regulatory compliance and accountability.
  • Leveraged understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations to ensure compliance.
  • Established and supervised highly collaborative supply operations team while also delivering training in [Type] process.
  • Generated recommendations to enhance transportation system operations.
  • Compared shipping routes or methods to determine least environmental impact.
  • Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.
  • Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
  • Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
  • Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
  • Packed, sealed or affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping.
  • Prepared work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders to route materials.
  • Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting or recordkeeping purposes.
  • Compared and verified identifying information of outgoing shipments.
  • Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
  • Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
  • Troubleshot issues related to shipping and receiving in compliance with corporate procedures.
  • Delivered or routed materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor or sorting bins.
  • Scheduled large shipments and planned logistics to reserve sufficient storage space for incoming items.
  • Corresponded with establishment representatives to rectify damages, shortages or nonconformance to specifications.
  • Determined shipping methods, routes or rates for materials to be shipped.
  • Weighed mail to determine correct postage.
  • Used vendor knowledge to determine shipping procedures, routes and rates.
  • Responsible for ordering, receiving and storing supplies and equipment.

Supply Sargent

Army
Manheim, GE
11.2004 - 05.2006
  • Developed deployment plans and coordinated with various teams to ensure successful implementation.
  • Created automation scripts for the installation of applications on multiple systems simultaneously.
  • Performed system analysis to identify areas of improvement in the deployment process.
  • Managed application deployments across multiple environments including development, staging, and production.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely completion of tasks related to the deployment process.
  • Provided technical support during the deployment process by troubleshooting any issues that may arise.
  • Monitored performance metrics after deployments to ensure applications are functioning properly in all environments.
  • Assisted in developing processes for continuous integration, continuous delivery pipelines for automated deployments.
  • Researched new technologies that could improve the efficiency of deployments.
  • Collaborated with developers to ensure applications meet all requirements before being deployed into production environments.
  • Planned and executed database migrations as part of a release cycle or when deploying an application update.
  • Analyzed current infrastructure architecture and identified potential improvements prior to performing a new deployment.
  • Generated reports detailing each step taken during the deployment process for reference purposes.
  • Maintained detailed logs of all activities related to deployments for future use and audit purposes.
  • Documented best practices used during the deployment process so they can be reused in future projects.
  • Provided status updates to keep upper management informed and to reach goals.
  • Created systems for deployment by military in remote locations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Paralegal

University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR
12-2004

Accomplishments

  • Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award)
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
  • Iraq Campaign Medal
  • Army Service Ribbon
  • Overseas Service Ribbon
  • Armorer Orientation
  • Combat Lifesaver

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Procurement Clerk

Coherent Solutions
10.2007 - 07.2023

Supply Sargent

Army
05.2006 - 05.2007

Supply Sargent

Army
11.2004 - 05.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Paralegal

University of Puerto Rico
Mariel Sepulveda