Randy Ferriera
New York,NY
Summary
Resourceful procurement professional with over 7 years of experience excelling at managing purchases, optimizing supplier relationships, and driving cost efficiencies. Adept at data analysis, negotiating contracts, and implementing strategic sourcing strategies to enhance procurement operations. Problem resolver and vendor relationship manager seeking a procurement position with a progressive organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Procurement Analyst
New York Presbyterian
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Established and cultivated strategic relationships with over 100 suppliers, consultants in support of service agreements for clean, renewable energy construction projects, maintenance and operations
- Tracked supply chain requirements, conduct sourcing and competitive bidding processes and negotiation
- Collaborated with the operations teams to analyze procurement options
- Maintained ongoing knowledge of current market conditions and their potential impact on cost, lead time and availability of supply
- Assisted with supporting all systems and tools required by Procurement activities
- Handled RFQs to ensure competitive pricing and effective supplier selection
- Utilized SAP for creating purchase orders and managing vendors, speeding up and some of theprocurement processes
- Managed sourcing and supplier contracts using SAP Ariba to improve procurement efficiency
- Coordinated RFQ data with SAP and Ariba for accurate reporting and streamlined processes
Logistics Manager
United States Army Reserve
08.2017 - 08.2023
- Maintained data, storage, and issue of military equipment
- Performed procedures repairing parts, supplies, and equipment utilizing the Army automated computer programs (SAMS-E, ULLS-G).
- Executed package container inspections on all in house deliveries
- Maintained accountability and inventory controls on all received shipments for the base
- Ensured proper storage, usage, and disposal of all hazardous materials on site in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Used MHE to transport items and equipment to inventory control points
- Analyzed all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective and efficient means of transporting products and supply
- Handled RFQs to ensure competitive pricing and effective supplier selection.
- Analyzed the financial impact of proposed logistics changes including routing, shipping modes, products volumes, mixes, and carriers
- Performed requisition and receiving procedures of repair parts, supplies, and equipment utilizing Army automated computer programs (SAMS-E, ULLS-G).
- Accounted for storage and securing of US Government and VSE major items of equipment, tooling, and repair parts
Procurement Clerk
MedRite Urgent Care
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Processed and managed purchase orders
- Coordinated with suppliers to obtain quotes and resolve order issues
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to prevent shortages
- Kept accurate records of all procurement transactions and documentation
- Entered procurement data into company's database and generated reports
- Supported the procurement team with administrative tasks and scheduling
- Ensured all procurement activities adhered to company guidelines and procedures
- Supported internal stakeholders by providing timely updates on order status and resolving any issues related to product availability or pricing changes.
- Assisted in preparing annual budgets for procurement activities, working closely with finance departments to optimize spending plans.
Education
Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
New York, NYMilitary Procurement-Advanced
United States Army
Virginia, United StatesMilitary Procurement Introductory Course
United States Army
South CarolinaHigh School Diploma -
Military NJYCA
New JerseySkills
- Supplier Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Contract Negotiation
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Cost Reduction Strategies
- ERP and Procurement Software (eg, RFQ, SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Lawson, Quickbooks, GCSS, Microsoft Excel)
- Market Research
- Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Google, Zoom
- Stakeholder Communication
- Internal and External Communication
- Operation Management
- Risk Management
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Senior Procurement Analyst
New York Presbyterian
01.2021 - 02.2024
Procurement Clerk
MedRite Urgent Care
11.2020 - 07.2021
Logistics Manager
United States Army Reserve
08.2017 - 08.2023
Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
Military Procurement-Advanced
United States Army
Military Procurement Introductory Course
United States Army
High School Diploma -
Military NJYCA