Nelda Rios
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented professional promoting expertise in supply chain planning. Confident Procurement Specialist knowledgeable in managing vendor relations, tracking products and the methods needed to obtain the best pricing.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Specialist, Accountant II
Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced supplier relationships through effective communication and negotiation tactics, leading to improved contract terms.
- Streamlined purchasing processes by implementing efficient procurement strategies, resulting in cost savings.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery of materials and services for project completion.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Conducted research, identifying potential vendors and better pricing options.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
- Managed purchase orders from initiation to closure, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Resolved discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders in a timely manner, maintaining strong financial controls within the department.
Procurement Specialist
STX Beef Inc.
04.2020 - 07.2023
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.
- Carefully read and interpreted requisition orders to understand specialized terms and requirements.
- Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages and cutting costs.
- Performed yearly store audits in collaboration with managers, designers and sales associates to provide feedback.
- Oversaw setup process for new item specifications and new vendor profiles in procurement system.
Assistant Controller
Coastal Bend Rent A Car/ AVIS
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Supervised accurate, efficient and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Tracked and recorded expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant financial records.
- Aggregated and analyzed data related to administrative costs to prepare monthly budgets for corporate-level management.
- Delivered expert clerical support by efficiently handling wide range of routine and special requirements.
- Maintained accurate, current and compliant financial records by monitoring and addressing variances.
F&B Accounting Manager
American Bank Center/ SMG
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
- Monitored office supplies by checking inventory on monthly basis and placed orders whenever stock appeared low.
- Created budgets and forecasts for management group in alignment with accounting deadlines.
- Monitored hiring, training, performance and development of on-site accounting leaders.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability and profitability of business operations.
- Reduced liabilities by accurately managing tax statements, mailings, journal entries, payments and transfers.
- Implemented budget and expense controls and financial policies by analyzing income and expenditures.
- Tracked business revenue and costs with Excel and Quickbooks, diligently reconciling accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Implemented updated production, productivity, quality and customer service standards to improve company financial standing.
- Managed accounting operations, including journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations and payroll processing.
- Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
- Maintained compliance with company standards and legal requirements.
- Gathered key data and modeled accurately to assist with business forecasting.
- Addressed and resolved complex and unexpected variances.
- Supervised accounting department operations and team of up to 5 employees.
- Analyzed financial information and made proactive adjustments.
- Directed gathering of all required documentation and files for account audits and completed reviews.
- Coached, trained and delegated tasks to team members to meet specific department goals.
- Compiled monthly journal entries into general ledger system.
- Established financial systems that affected all aspects of company operations.
- Screened company accounting system, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll processing and general ledger.
- Monitored 5-employee team while handling day-to-day accounting processes and financial accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mathis High School
Mathis, TXSkills
- Vendor relationship management
- Order tracking
- Price analysis
- Supplier negotiation
- Pricing strategy
- Purchase order processing
- Documentation and control
- Team Support
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist, Accountant II
Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend
07.2023 - Current
Procurement Specialist
STX Beef Inc.
04.2020 - 07.2023
Assistant Controller
Coastal Bend Rent A Car/ AVIS
08.2018 - 04.2020
F&B Accounting Manager
American Bank Center/ SMG
10.2016 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Mathis High School
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