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Veronica Ramirez

Houston

Summary

Procurement professional with proven track record in sourcing quality materials and managing supplier relationships. Known for collaborative approach and consistent delivery of results in dynamic environments. Expertise in market analysis and contract negotiation, ensuring seamless supply chain operations and cost-effective purchasing.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer 3

W-Industries
01.2023 - 08.2025
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.

Buyer II

W-Industries
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Issue Purchase orders and perform required follow-up to ensure timely delivery of product and supporting documentation.
  • Supported daily purchasing requirements, price analysis, order negotiation, and monitoring supplier performance.
  • Work closely with vendors and our Accounts Payable department to resolve invoicing issues and payments.
  • Negotiate with suppliers for cost reduction without sacrificing quality or delivery.
  • Worked with project managers to include new vendors in ERP system with correct paperwork.

Buyer

W-Industries
06.2019 - 08.2022
  • Established trusting relationships with suppliers resulting in consistent quality and on-time delivery.
  • Received purchase requisitions and process purchase orders with the required approvals.
  • Ordered for Integrated Systems, Electrification, Field Services, and Subsea business units.
  • 3 of the 4 business units are EPC based (engineered, procured, construction).
  • Provided leadership in sourcing and procuring general equipment, goods, and services.
  • Nominated and received the 'GSD' for exceptional performance.

Administrative Assistant

W-Industries
04.2015 - 05.2019
  • Completed and submitted invoices, expense reports, and payroll.
  • Responded promptly to requests from employees for essential office supplies necessary for job function.
  • Maintained electronic and paper databases and filing systems with utmost accuracy.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.

Education

BBA - Supply Chain Management

University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, Texas
07.2022

Skills

  • Technical Skill:
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Materials sourcing
  • P-Card
  • RMA
  • Purchasing
  • Techniques:
  • Supplier Negotiation
  • Purchase Management
  • Tools and Software:
  • AAce and Traverse ERP
  • Excel
  • Word
  • Powerpoint

Languages

English (Native)
Spanish

Timeline

Buyer 3

W-Industries
01.2023 - 08.2025

Buyer II

W-Industries
09.2022 - 01.2023

Buyer

W-Industries
06.2019 - 08.2022

Administrative Assistant

W-Industries
04.2015 - 05.2019

BBA - Supply Chain Management

University of Houston-Downtown