Mildred Slocum
Miami,FL
Summary
Proactive Procurement Specialist with extensive experience in managing supplier portfolios and ensuring timely delivery of goods. Skilled in maintaining detailed procurement records, handling sensitive information, and expediting purchase orders. Bringing strong communication and organizational skills to support efficient procurement operations and drive continuous improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Miami Dade County Public School System
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Managed diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
- Developed and maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for accurate tracking and reporting purposes.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
Office Manager
Miami-Dade Public School System
07.2017 - 07.2022
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Processed more than 60 requisitions, purchase orders, orders for A/C filters and belts for Zone Mechanics. Submitted invoices to Accounts Payable for processing.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Created and submitted Open Purchase Order spreadsheets to Chief Maintenance & Operations Officer and Directors every morning.
- Expedited at least 75 purchase orders for cameras etc. for Building Security System and covered for Accounting Specialists in their absence.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Supported department heads in accomplishing their goals through diligent administrative assistance such as report generation and data entry.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to senior management, enabling them to focus on strategic decision-making.
Business Manager Assistant
MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Created 50 requisitions per day to replenish stockroom supplies.
- Maintained files and other duties as required by Coordinator II
- Communicated with vendors to get updates on requested supplies and current pricing of material.
- Assisted with maintaining inventory and obsolete materials
- Performed others duties as directed by Coordinator II
- Improved operational workflows by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Increased overall team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing effective leadership.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
Florida Memorial College
Miami, FLCertificate - Digital Marketing Certificate
Miami Dade Community College
Miami, FL06.2022
Skills
- Writing and verbal communication
- Demand forecasting
- Purchase order creation
- Purchasing
- Typing 60 words per minute
- Excel
- Persuasion skills
- Bid solicitation
- Customer Service
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Miami Dade County Public School System
07.2022 - 04.2023
Office Manager
Miami-Dade Public School System
07.2017 - 07.2022
Business Manager Assistant
MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
07.2016 - 07.2017
Certificate - Digital Marketing Certificate
Miami Dade Community College
No Degree - Business Administration
Florida Memorial College
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