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Steven Colon

Midlothian,VA

Summary

Results-driven procurement professional with extensive experience in RFP development and contract negotiation. Proven ability to manage high-volume orders and ensure timely project completion, contributing to operational efficiency and cost savings.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Specialist

Henry Schein Dental
Midlothian, Virginia
11.2024 - Current

Managed procurement for high-volume dental office orders, ensuring timely fulfillment and supplier compliance.

Tracked delivery schedules and adjusted installation timelines to ensure timely project completion.

Coordinated with team to address vendor inquiries regarding revisions, approvals for upcharges, cabinet colors, and warranty coverage promptly.

Developed item codes for custom parts upon receipt for new and existing office renovations.

Processed incoming shipments, created invoices, and delivered proof of delivery documentation.

Dental store manager

Henry Schein Dental
Richmond, Virginia
07.2016 - 11.2024

Building/ Requesting RFPs RFQs to ensure best pricing for dental school

Managed monthly invoicing for clinics and coordinated cash deposits for in-store sales.

Maintained accurate records of high-value and high-volume inventory to support operational needs.

Meeting with Doctors to procure a high volume of student kits, making sure deadlines are met, and all students receive all products from kit.

Designed employee work schedules to meet operational requirements and enhance productivity.

Building/ Requesting RFPs RFQs to ensure best pricing for dental school

Project management skills of big equipment from sale to install

Cultivated relationships with finance department, deans, and clinic chairs to advocate for their interests.

Dental Sales clerk

Henry Schein Dental
Davie, Florida
01.2010 - 07.2016

Handled high volume of in-store sales, contributing to overall revenue.

Placing clinic orders and delivering merchandise to respective clinics.

Invoicing multiple clinics to prepare for month end billing

Monitored inventory levels and replenished stock.

Counted store stock during yearly inventory to ensure accurate inventory levels.

Built relationships with stakeholders to enhance trust and collaboration.

Supported fundraising initiatives for university by coordinating logistics for charity events.

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Cyber Security

Coursera
01-2023

High School Diploma -

Life Skills Center
Sunrise, FL
11-2006

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL

Skills

  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Vendor relations
  • Procurement management
  • RFP development
  • Contract negotiation
  • Supplier compliance
  • Cost analysis
  • Invoice processing
  • Inventory control

Timeline

Procurement Specialist

Henry Schein Dental
11.2024 - Current

Dental store manager

Henry Schein Dental
07.2016 - 11.2024

Dental Sales clerk

Henry Schein Dental
01.2010 - 07.2016

Certificate of Technical Studies - Cyber Security

Coursera

High School Diploma -

Life Skills Center

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science

Nova Southeastern University
Steven Colon