Michael Rodriguez

• Managed the full procurement lifecycle, from daily purchase requisitions through purchase order creation and issuance.
• Prepared and issued Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to obtain competitive bids and support cost-effective supplier selection.
• Conducted contract analysis to ensure commercial terms aligned with procurement objectives and business requirements.
• Performed vendor performance assessments, evaluating supplier quality, delivery, compliance, and overall performance.
• Developed strategic purchasing initiatives to optimize procurement costs, improve efficiency, and strengthen supplier relationships.
• Monitored vendor compliance with contractual and procurement requirements.
• Tracked supplier delivery performance to ensure timely, high-quality fulfillment of materials and services.
• Analyzed procurement data using Excel, Power BI, Power Query, and Power Apps to identify trends, monitor performance, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Created interactive dashboards and visual reports to communicate vendor performance metrics, purchasing analytics, and procurement insights clearly to stakeholders.

• Supported the Procurement Team by redirecting purchase requisitions and shopping carts to the appropriate teams based on commodity category and field.
• Utilized Microsoft Excel Macros, Power BI, and Power Apps to streamline and support procurement processes.
• Identified a key process issue involving incorrect commodity taxonomy/classification, which resulted in incorrect assignments, delays, and additional rework.
• Developed a final project proposal to create an efficient and user-friendly commodity search tool using Microsoft Power Apps.
• Designed the proposed tool to integrate with the existing commodity taxonomy/classification system and guide users toward the appropriate classification.
• Aimed to reduce classification errors and incorrect assignments, improving efficiency within the BPI and Procurement teams.
• Proposed the tool as a resource to support warehouse planners in accurately identifying and classifying commodities.
• Focused on improving process efficiency, data accuracy, and user experience within the procurement and classification workflow.

Performed product assembly and packaging while supporting warehouse operations including loading, unloading, and inventory management to ensure accurate stock levels and smooth distribution flow for business operations.

Delivered customer-focused retail sales, meeting sales targets while managing cash register operations and conducting inventory counts to maintain store accuracy and product availability.

3 Semesters then changed major.