Purchasing leader with a consistent, proven track record of exceeding performance goals.

  Work history of negotiating favorable agreements; reducing costs; and streamlining processes.

  Proven track record of leading, training and coaching team members on best practices of operations.

  Stellar analytical, time management, attention to detail and organizational skills.

  Outstanding knowledge and experience leading automated purchasing learning systems

  Strong understanding of Procure2Pay and Lean inventory control best practices.

  Proficient with MS Office; ADP; MPK; Reynolds & Reynolds; Mainsaver CMMS; Oracle; and Resource1.

Procurement/Purchasing Inventory Control Staff Management/Training

Contract Negotiations Project Management Materials Management

Vendor/Supplier Relations Sourcing Strategic Planning

Supply Chain Management General Accounting Risk Management

Inventory Support Assistant, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center  Houston, TX 2009-Present

  Lead the Mainsaver (CMMS); FM portal (Electronic Requisition Process/Sharepoint); Resource1 (Oracle Financial) and Parts Specialist programs, as well as supplier databases (Activation/De-activation of parts and suppliers) and the abc@xyz.com email account.

  Manage a team of four colleagues to resolve internal customer issues.

  Negotiate contractual terms with suppliers in order to achieve best cost, quality and lead-time.

  Set action plans to improve lead time, cost reduction and on time delivery.

  Monitor inventory data to identify problems and avoid large cycle count adjustments.

  Compare actual on-hand inventory counted to the Oracle system records and resolves any discrepancies by performing root cause analysis.

  Purchase materials required for operations and maintenance contracts.

  Review, research, and analyze RFQs for facilities to determine cost and schedule impacts to facilities.

  Accurately report inventory balances and cycle count.

  Work with all internal and external auditors to schedule audits and prepare all documentation.

  Serve on both the Facilities Management Uniform Committee and the Facilities Management Electronic Signature Sub-Committee.

Inventory Support Assistant, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center  Houston, TX 2009-Present

Achievements:

  Achieved $2 million in fiscal year 2015 savings by effectively evaluating suppliers, assessing capabilities and managing qualification and selection processes.

  Identified more than $25,000 in out aged materials in inventory during fiscal year 2015 by working with customers and vendors to reconcile.

  Helped maintain more than 99.7% accuracy for a six-year fiscal physical inventory on $760,000 inventory.

  Coordinated and implemented a Microfiber Project for patient care housekeeping.

Senior Accounting Clerk/Parts Specialist, Archer Auto Group Houston, TX 2003-2008

  Negotiated and administered contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.

  Researched and evaluated suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution, as well as the suppliers reputation and history.

  Prepared purchase orders, solicited bid proposals, and reviewed requisitions for goods and services.

  Used ADP and Dealertrack to control inventory and balance statements.

  Forecasted seasonal needs and planned capital purchases for forklifts, lift trucks and delivery vehicles.

  Performed general ledger reconciliations; full cycle accounts payable and receivable; and also assisted with month-end close.

Achievements:

  Purchased the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.

  Reduced lost revenue by more than $20,000 and lowered overall losses and discrepancies.

  Spearheaded conversion of the Parts Department to a showroom on-time and under budget.

  Successfully streamlined the accounting process for purchasing.

Associate of Business, Houston Community College; expected Dec. 2016

  Completed Lean Intermediate Level Training, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 

  Completed Occupational Safety and Health Administration Training (OSHA) in Public Warehousing