Mayrela Chinchilla
Belmont,North Carolina
Summary
Knowledgeable Senior Buyer experienced in supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on a consistent schedule. Expert background in purchasing and procurement environments. Proficient in pricing structures, supplier relations and contract negotiation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
Chemring Sensors and Electronic systems
CHARLOTTE, NC
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Perform sourcing of direct materials, tools and equipment in accordance with all contract requirements and government requirement (UCC, DFARS,FAR,CPSR,etc
- In charge of purchasing cables, optics, laser, packaging and machine parts.
- Evaluated supplier proposals against predetermined criteria such as price competitiveness and quality assurance protocols.
- Develop and manage complete RFQ and RFPs process, review bids, negotiate all terms as necessary and execute awards, tracking and reporting as required
- Manage all aspects of the supplier relationship including but not limited to supplier quality, delivery and cost, supplier scorecard metrics, supplier ERP system data (lead times, prices, and etc
- Reviews purchase orders and sub-contracts for proper verbiage and contractual requirements as necessary.
- Implemented strategies for reducing supply chain costs without compromising quality standards or service levels.
- Kept records of vendor and supplier expenditures and organized financial documents into company databases.
- Negotiated pricing for apparel and accessories from vendors to secure optimal pricing and keep costs low.
Manufacturing Buyer
Chiron America
Charlotte, NC
05.2017 - 04.2022
- Evaluate suppliers based on the price, quality and speed of delivery of their products and services
- Interview vendors and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services and prices
- Attend meetings, trade shows and conferences to learn about new industry trends and network with suppliers
- Analyze price proposals, financial reports and other information to determine cost reduction
- Work out agreement with suppliers, such as when products will be delivered
- Meet with project managers and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine a corrective plan
- Evaluate and monitor contracts to be sure that vendors comply with the terms and conditions of the contract
- Maintain and review records of items bought, costs, deliveries and products performance.
Professional Sourcing Buyer
Owens Corning
Gastonia, NC
- 03.2017
- Accountable for purchase order entry and supplier payments
- Implemented and managed purchasing procedures and processes to ensure the plant received the right materials in the right quantity at the right time
- Resolved billing and shipping problems and provide accurate information to suppliers
- Inspected deliveries for shipping errors, improper handling or quality issue
- Evaluated suppliers on the basis of the price, quality and speed of delivery of their products and services
- Worked with suppliers, commodity leaders, and plant leadership to ensure supply quality expectations are met
- Work out an agreement when the product will get delivered
- Negotiate contracts on behalf of Owens Corning organization
- Worked with corporate resources to set up new vendors and new material codes in SAP
- Ensured P.O.'s were executed timely to avoid delay in receipt.
Commodity Buyer
Partners Healthcare
Boston, MA
12.2008 - 12.2015
- Partners Provide excellent customer services and appropriate professional behavior
- Ensures proper communication and collaboration within the department, across the PHS network, and with external customers, in keeping with the PHS Finance Service Excellence Guiding Principles
- Process any orders in my queue
- Source description only requests through existing vendors when possible, using knowledge of PHS item files and alternate vendors
- Process any orders requiring manual buyer intervention including: standing, blanket, bill-only, description-only, new vendor requests, services, independent contractors, and summary orders
- Review purchase requisitions for appropriateness with regard to budgets and their conformance with established policies and procedures
- Identify potential sources of services or supplies Assists in determining if newly suggested vendors are appropriate to add to the PHS Vendor File
- Administer purchase orders and other transactions from requisition development to completion
- Utilizes a computerized/automated materials management system(s) which includes EDI processing, PeopleSoft web-based vendor direct programs (punch out vendors), and GHX
- Familiarizes with the characteristics and functions of the product by utilizing reference.
Education
Skills
- Vendors relations
- Contract oversight
- Cost controls
- Pricing Negotiations
- Purchase Order Management
- Procurement & Sourcing
- Account payable
- Advanced in 365 Microsoft, SAP, Ariba, Outlook, Epicor and Excel
- Procurement Documentation
- Competitive Sourcing
- Forecasting
- Procurement Procedures
- Inventory Monitoring
Accomplishments
- Successfully engaged most of the vendors to negotiate payment terms with Owens and Corning at Net 80%.
- Implemented and created a training workshop for the end-user on how to place orders using SAP at Owens and Corning.
- Decreased the cost reduction of office supplies by using generic instead of original supplies by 40% monthly at Partners Healthcare.
- Decrease in purchasing spare parts by using credit cards 100% percent. Encourage end-users to create reservations in SAP.
- Brought 70% percent America supplier on board in 2019 to purchase parts in America instead overseas.
- Saved one million dollars with Chemring Sensor Electronic by cutting costs and bringing more suppliers on board in 2022.
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Chemring Sensors and Electronic systems
05.2022 - 11.2023
Manufacturing Buyer
Chiron America
05.2017 - 04.2022
Commodity Buyer
Partners Healthcare
12.2008 - 12.2015
Professional Sourcing Buyer
Owens Corning
- 03.2017
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