TERESA TATI
Buyer/Project Management Professional
Houston
Summary
Accomplished Procurement Professional with 5 years of expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier management. Demonstrated success in spearheading cost-reduction initiatives and optimizing operational efficiency through strategic contract negotiation. Proven ability to exceed savings goals and manage purchasing budgets effectively. A proactive team player known for building strong vendor partnerships and streamlining procurement processes to meet business objectives.
Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Associate Project Manager
Prime Energy
Texas City, TX
05.2025 - Current
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Ensured projects aligned with strategic objectives, working closely with senior management to refine project goals.
- Achieved significant improvements in project quality by establishing rigorous quality control processes.
Buyer
Engs Petroleum
Windhoek, Namibia
02.2016 - 05.2023
- My duty was to Source goods from trusted existing Vendors
- Evaluate quotes, and select vendors based on criteria such as quality, price, and delivery reliability.
- Generate RFQ and Purchase Order
- Implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals, ensuring efficient acquisition of goods and services.
- Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers, and select vendors
- Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations.
- Improved supplier relationships through effective communication and timely resolution of issues.
- Demonstrated strong negotiation skills, consistently obtaining favorable pricing and payment terms from suppliers.
- Prepared detailed reports on procurement activities for senior management review, providing insights into purchasing trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Reduced procurement costs with strategic sourcing initiatives, identifying alternative suppliers for cost savings opportunities.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced order lead times.
- Conducted market research to stay informed about industry trends, ensuring competitive pricing and product availability.
- Developed comprehensive purchasing strategies to support organizational growth and profitability objectives.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and purchase agreements with vendors.
- Managed supplier performance, evaluating quality, delivery, and overall service levels to ensure continuous improvement in the procurement function.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
Education
MBA - Business Management
International University of Management
Windhoek, Namibia 05.2001 -
CAPM - Project Management
Project Management Institute
USA 05.2001 -
Skills
- Contract Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Purchasing Strategy
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Negotiation
- Procurement expertise
- Ethical Conduct
- Flexible and adaptable
- Multitasking abilities
- Attention to Detail
Project planning and development
Timeline
Associate Project Manager
Prime Energy
05.2025 - Current
Buyer
Engs Petroleum
02.2016 - 05.2023
MBA - Business Management
International University of Management
05.2001 -
CAPM - Project Management
Project Management Institute
05.2001 -