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Wenda Fontanez

East Orange,USA

Summary

Dynamic procurement professional recognized for delivering high productivity and efficient task execution. Expertise includes negotiation, supplier relationship management, and inventory control, leveraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve outstanding results.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Purchasing Agent

DMI Personal Care
Wharton, NJ
10.2024 - Current
  • Achieved optimal vendor prices through effective negotiation.
  • Performed market analysis to locate prospective suppliers and commodities.
  • Established and sustained competitor price databases.
  • Generated cost projections to assist managerial decision-making.
  • Investigated alternatives for minimizing operational costs using outsourced solutions.
  • Supported leadership in evaluating expenses and advantages.
  • Evaluated suppliers to find cost-saving solutions.
  • Located cost reduction prospects.
  • Reviewed vendor quotes to uncover potential savings.
  • Executed routine responsibilities effectively and promptly.
  • Completed assignments promptly while meeting all scheduled deadlines.
  • Collaborated with various departments to meet objectives.
  • Recognized customer requirements quickly and effectively.
  • Provided support in cost estimation for projects and activities.
  • Generated custom reports on demand from senior management.
  • Performed research to assess data on standard hours and cost implications.

Purchasing Agent

June Jacobs Labs LLC
Moonachie, NJ
06.2022 - Current
  • Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
  • Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock and delivering schedules.
  • Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price, while obtaining recommendations from suppliers.
  • Secures approval from requisitioning department.
  • Manages purchases by forwarding orders to suppliers and monitoring and expediting orders.
  • Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipment errors with suppliers.
  • Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
  • Managed vendor purchase order process including dispatch, delivery and invoicing.
  • Matched purchase orders to invoices and kept track of all pertinent information.
  • Keep track of subsidiary accounts by double-checking, allocating, and posting transactions.
  • Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit.
  • Developed and improved account relationships.
  • Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends.
  • Computed and created purchase orders in SAP/Batch Master ERP database.
  • Kept track of inventory shipments and created spreadsheets with item details.
  • Exceeded team goals by collaborating with Purchasing Manager and Production Manager to implement best practices and protocols.

Senior Buyer

University Hospital
Newark, NJ
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Identified minimum cost options while ensuring quality and reliability.
  • Managed seamless procurement process to maintain financial controls.
  • Assessed order modifications to identify efficient practices supporting organizational aims.
  • Collaborated on supplier partnerships to ensure top-tier deals.
  • Organized packages for timely shipment, pickup, and courier services.
  • Reviewed usage statistics and identified trends to achieve comprehensive coverage during various intervals.
  • Facilitated vendor discussions on inventory needs while achieving cost-effective solutions.
  • Assisted junior buyers in navigating advanced purchasing methods.
  • Coordinated stock for multiple locations.
  • Kept records of vendor and supplier expenditures and organized financial documents into company databases.
  • Coordinated with logistics team members regarding transportation arrangements for purchased items.
  • Researched competitors and sourced new vendors.
  • Worked closely with finance department personnel to reconcile payments and resolve billing disputes in a timely manner.
  • Resolved discrepancies in invoices and deliveries, ensuring accuracy in billing and inventory.
  • Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
  • Traveled to various locations to procure materials and products from vendors.

Financial Advisor

University Hospital
Newark, NJ
10.2012 - 08.2020
  • Advised clients about various financial matters, tailoring recommendations to their specific needs.
  • Handled customer requests through phone calls and emails, offering effective solutions.
  • Ensured accurate digital recordkeeping through the systematic transfer of supporting documents to client files.
  • Handled credit and collections duties, including recommending suit actions.
  • Executed comprehensive Charity Care Audits, gaining approval for applications.
  • Managed data entry tasks, coordinated appointment schedules..
  • Kept hospital databases consistently updated with the latest information.
  • Proficient in managing insurance policies, pre-certifications, authorizations and Medicare notifications along with advance directives.
  • Addressed patient inquiries regarding payment plans and financial matters.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Essex County College
Newark, NJ
01.2017

Skills

  • SAP ERP
  • ERP systems proficiency
  • Batch Master
  • Alere 52 and 94
  • Bookkeeping
  • QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Cost reduction
  • Cost savings options
  • Cost reporting
  • Cost-effective solutions
  • Data analysis
  • Team collaboration
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Excellent communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Purchase order processing
  • Inventory management

Certification

  • Effective Practices for Sourcing,Purchasing,and Procurement

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Purchasing Agent

DMI Personal Care
10.2024 - Current

Purchasing Agent

June Jacobs Labs LLC
06.2022 - Current

Senior Buyer

University Hospital
08.2020 - 06.2022

Financial Advisor

University Hospital
10.2012 - 08.2020

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Essex County College

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