Stacy Salgado
Houston,TX
Summary
ANALYST – RISK, COST & DATA ANALYTICS
CATEGORY MANAGEMENT & PROCUREMENT ANALYST
Strategic Sourcing | Supplier Performance | Spend Analysis | Cross-Functional Collaboration
Procurement professional with 3+ years of experience supporting sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and procurement operations across industrial, energy, and distribution environments. Proven ability to analyze spend data, improve supplier performance, and support category-level decision-making. Skilled in translating operational needs into sourcing solutions that drive cost efficiency and supply reliability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer Specialist
Ocean Shipholdings Inc.
Houston TX
04.2024 - Current
- Evaluate and select suppliers based on cost, quality, and service to support sourcing decisions
Analyze vendor performance using KPIs and drive improvements in delivery reliability and quality
Support sourcing initiatives by conducting bid evaluations and recommending suppliers
Negotiate pricing and contract terms to achieve competitive cost structures
Partner with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with operational needs
Resolve supplier discrepancies related to pricing, delivery, and invoicing
Maintain procurement data and purchasing activity within ERP systems (SAP/JDE)
- Track purchasing data and resolve billing/delivery discrepancies to maintain accuracy
- Monitor contract compliance and support audit readiness through proper documentation
- Identify cost savings and process improvements through supplier and spend analysis
Buyer
BICO Drilling Tools
Houston, TX
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed procurement for drilling tools, machine shop supplies, and operational materials
- Supported category decisions through supplier evaluation, pricing analysis, and market comparison
- Strengthened supplier relationships, improving service levels and responsiveness
- Identified and mitigated supply chain risks through contingency planning and vendor diversification
- Coordinated cross-functional requests (engineering, sales, operations) to ensure timely sourcing
- Monitored purchase orders and supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery
Procurement Specialist
LSI Graphic Solutions
Houston, TX
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Executed end-to-end procurement processes including MRP, RFQs, and purchase orders
- Reduced costs through competitive bidding and supplier negotiations
- Supported sourcing strategy through pricing analysis and supplier benchmarking
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets were met
Procurement Specialist
Performance Food Group, PFG
Houston, TX
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Conducted demand forecasting and supported inventory planning decisions
- Managed supplier relationships and resolved issues related to delivery and invoicing
- Coordinated sourcing activities across departments to support business needs
- Evaluated supplier performance to maintain quality and service standards
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Houston
Houston, TXSkills
- Category Management Support
- Strategic Sourcing & RFx
- Supplier Performance Management
- Spend Analysis & Forecasting
- Contract Negotiation Support
- SAP JDE Dynamics 365
- Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Data Analysis)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Timeline
Buyer Specialist
Ocean Shipholdings Inc.
04.2024 - Current
Buyer
BICO Drilling Tools
02.2023 - 04.2024
Procurement Specialist
LSI Graphic Solutions
07.2022 - 01.2023
Procurement Specialist
Performance Food Group, PFG
06.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Houston