Rocio Rodriguez
Valley Village,CA
Summary
With over 15 years of experience in purchasing for military OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer) with South Korea, I have developed a deep understanding of the industry and a proven track record of success. Expertise lies in effectively managing procurement processes, negotiating contracts, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. Skilled in analyzing market trends and identifying cost-saving opportunities, resulting in significant savings for previous employers. Additionally, strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure have allowed for consistent meeting of tight deadlines and delivery of high-quality results.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Purchasing Agent
Electro-Comm
02.2007 - 12.2023
- Worked with multiple South Korean military OEMs, processed multiple bids, sourced globally for materials needed, offered technical support for component crosses need due to manufacture delays and forecasted and secured future needed raw material and components to support customers needs and prevented line down situations
- Awarded multimillion dollar contracts, average annual sales ranged 5 million or more
- Secured special pricing agreements, and long term pricing agreements
- Arranged ship and debits pricing and long terms scheduling agreements with authorized distributors and manufacturers
- Processed multiple purchase orders accurately and met all AS9100 requirements
- Assisted with awarding of AS9100 certification
- Expedited, secured vendor paid freight on all shipments
- Finalized return material authorizations, resolved invoice discrepancies, and obtained credit memos
- Held monthly meetings with vendor and manufacture representatives
- On boarded new purchasing agents and assisted with NetSuite's implementation.
Key Holder/Sales Associate
Event Network, LLC
05.2003 - 01.2007
- Provided excellent customer service to all the customers of all ages, processed sales transactions, and returns
- Ensured each guest enjoyed their visit and helped educate them on the products offered
- Assisted with receiving, conducted inventory cycle counts, set up retail displays and replenished sales floor
- Ensured shop was always stocked and neat.
Phone Representative
Life Alert Emergency Response
05.2006 - 12.2006
- Conducted over the phone instruction of installation Life Alert units, and conducted a live signal test with multiple customers daily
- Entered test data results and successful completion of test into software system
- Entered customer medical history and emergency contact information into software system
- Assisted updating addresses information into mailer data information.
Receptionist
Absolute Automotive
01.2004 - 11.2006
- Arranged appointments with customers for drop off and pick up for service of vehicles
- Conducted customer intake of vehicle concerns or maintenance required
- Prepared service ticket with intake notes for service manager
- Assisted parts department with inventory counts and billing invoice to customer
- Processed all cashiering transactions, cash, checks, debit and credit card
- Made end of day daily money log and made money transfers to bank
- Filed customer service records alphanumeric and entered data into software system
- Created and mailed marketing mailers for required maintenance service of vehicles.
Education
Associate's degree in Administration of Justice -
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA06.2010
Associate's degree in Liberal Arts -
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA06.2009
Skills
- Purchasing
- Quickbooks
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Procurement
- Negotiation, pricing and Sales
- Forecasting projected sales revenue
- NetSuite -AS9100-ISO 9001-ERP Systems- E-commerce
- Logistics with inventory control
- Draft vendor contracts
- Ability to interpret Blue prints
- On boarding New staff
- Vendor interactions
- Cost Control
- Accounts receivable-Internal
- E-commerce
- Accounts receivable - Inventory Control
Willingtorelocate
- Flexibility to work within San Fernando Valley.
- Open to remote work.
Personal Information
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
- Title: Senior Purchasing Agent
Timeline
Senior Purchasing Agent
Electro-Comm
02.2007 - 12.2023
Phone Representative
Life Alert Emergency Response
05.2006 - 12.2006
Receptionist
Absolute Automotive
01.2004 - 11.2006
Key Holder/Sales Associate
Event Network, LLC
05.2003 - 01.2007
Associate's degree in Administration of Justice -
Los Angeles City College
Associate's degree in Liberal Arts -
Los Angeles City College
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