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Melissa Rodriguez De Anda

Houston,TX

Summary

Buyer / Strategic Sourcing with over 5 years of progressive retail experience. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments. Expert at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule.


Focuses on cost savings and supplier development to support pre-procurement strategy and supply agreement negotiation.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer

Houston Community College
04.2024 - Current
  • RFQ, PO Creation, Negotiation, Purchasing Reports Maintenance and follow up.
  • Market Research for competitive prices.
  • End User / Client support
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Review requests for non-competitive solicitations (sole sources) and recommends specification changes to eliminate all artificial barriers that may limit or reduce competition.
  • Inclusion of Small Business participation in accordance with current policy and procedures.

Buyer Sr Level II

Sanmina Corporation
11.2022 - 01.2024
  • Supplier Selection, Negotiation, purchasing of materials, Quotes, Creation of PO's, Shortages, High Risk items, Expediting.
  • Managed budgets effectively by tracking expenses, analyzing variances, and making adjustments as needed to stay within financial targets.
  • Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
  • Analyzed and forecasted sales, warehouse inventory levels, pricing and receiving to determine optimal purchasing strategy and inventory levels.

Strategic Sourcing

Proflux S.A. de C.V
12.2019 - 11.2022
  • RFQ, RFP and RFI.
  • Reduced costs for the organization through effective negotiation strategies and contract management.
  • Improved forecasting systems to maintain adequate materials, supplies and quality.
  • Cost savings with thorough spend analysis and market research.
  • Reported on supply chain KPIs to verify compliance with established standards.
  • OEM companies costing, cost negotiation for special projects.
  • Credit negotiation, credit extension, Rebate.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in International Business -

Facultad De Contaduría Publica Y Administración, UANL
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon

MBA - Master On Logistics

Universidad Tecmilenio
Mexico
09-2025

Skills

  • Problem Solving/Process Improvement
  • Forecasting/Inventory Management
  • Cost Analysis
  • Procurement
  • Pricing Analysis
  • Product Development
  • Pricing negotiations
  • Sourcing
  • Vendor Partnership and Management
  • Negotiation and Cost Reduction
  • Ordering and Purchasing

Skills Additional

Knowledge of Excel, and all Office Package, SAP System, Oracle System, PeopleSoft Finance.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working

Timeline

Buyer

Houston Community College
04.2024 - Current

Buyer Sr Level II

Sanmina Corporation
11.2022 - 01.2024

Strategic Sourcing

Proflux S.A. de C.V
12.2019 - 11.2022

Bachelor's Degree in International Business -

Facultad De Contaduría Publica Y Administración, UANL

MBA - Master On Logistics

Universidad Tecmilenio

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