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Shannon Vasquez

Shannon Vasquez

Mayfield,KY

Summary

Accomplished Senior Purchasing Manager with history of overseeing multi-million dollar procurement operations. Strategic planner offering demonstrated track record and core strengths in key relationship management and inventory management as well as persuasive contract negotiation skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Procurement Manager

Pilgrim´s Pride
Mayfield, KY
11.2007 - Current
  • I manage inventory levels of all packaging, ingredients and operational supplies
  • I develop and maintain good relationships with vendors
  • I am the liaison between the plant and corporate
  • I work closely with vendors to resolve AP issues
  • I am responsible for the central receiving process, creating and issuing po's within the SAP system.
  • Unloaded items from delivery trucks and transported materials to correct facility locations.
  • Prepared daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports for supervisor review.
  • Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
  • Developed systems for tracking inventory levels at all times so that critical supplies were not depleted unexpectedly.
  • Developed and maintained effective relationships with suppliers and negotiated contracts with them.
  • Coordinated activities across various departments such as marketing, finance, operations to ensure timely completion of procurement processes.
  • Performed quality control by inspecting materials and disposing of damaged products.
  • Delegated tasks to procurement teams to expedite work processes.
  • Located and vetted vendors, established good relationships and negotiated contracts.
  • Identified systematic problems and root causes to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
  • Verified purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list.
  • Monitored supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery and responsiveness to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
  • Managed the procurement process from purchase order generation to delivery of goods or services.
  • Ordered new materials to prevent shortages and approved delivery details and times.
  • Assisted in developing departmental policies related to procurement procedures and practices.
  • Identified dead inventory and created solutions for excess liquidation through creative inventory management solutions.
  • Developed procurement budgets to reduce unnecessary expenditures.
  • Built long-term relationships with company vendors and suppliers to secure optimal prices.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of all purchases made by the organization including invoices, contracts.
  • Investigated discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices received from vendors.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Debone/DSI Supervisor

Pilgrims Pride
05.2003 - 11.2007
  • Managed daily operations of the department.

DSI/Portioning Supervisor

Gold Kist Inc.
10.2001 - 04.2003
  • Managed daily operations of the department.

Debone Superintendent

Cagles-Keystone
10.1999 - 05.2001
  • Managed daily operations of the department.

Drum and Thigh Supervisor

Perdue Farms
01.1996 - 10.1999
  • Managed daily operations of the department.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Agricultural Business and Management

Colorado State University
12.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Logistics and Operations Management

West Kentucky Community and Technical College
01.2018

High School -

Ohio County High School
01.1987

Skills

  • Contract Management
  • Leadership
  • Staff Development
  • Microsoft Office
  • Food Industry
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Supply Chain
  • SAP
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Price Negotiation
  • Supplier Management
  • Budget Planning
  • Relationship Building
  • Process Improvement
  • MS Office
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Pricing Updates
  • Forecasting
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Bidding Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Account Management
  • Bid Process Management
  • Staff Training
  • Procurement Proposals
  • Vendor Invoicing
  • Materials Management
  • Supplier Relations
  • Purchase Orders
  • Inventory Coordination
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Attention to Detail
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Customer Service
  • Strategic Planning

Affiliations

  • Team captain of Relay for Life team 2004-2007
  • Team member of March of Dimes team 2004-2005
  • Active on community team after E4 tornado devastated our community
  • Employee Engagement team member 2018-2019

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • Certified Logistics Technician
  • Certified Logistics Associate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Procurement Manager

Pilgrim´s Pride
11.2007 - Current

Debone/DSI Supervisor

Pilgrims Pride
05.2003 - 11.2007

DSI/Portioning Supervisor

Gold Kist Inc.
10.2001 - 04.2003

Debone Superintendent

Cagles-Keystone
10.1999 - 05.2001

Drum and Thigh Supervisor

Perdue Farms
01.1996 - 10.1999

Bachelor's degree - Agricultural Business and Management

Colorado State University

Associate of Applied Science - Logistics and Operations Management

West Kentucky Community and Technical College

High School -

Ohio County High School

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