Hardworking Buyer offering over 13 years of experience in Purchasing operations. Versed in production requirements. Knowledgeable and experienced in supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable solutions delivered on a consistent schedule. Expert background in purchasing and procurement environments.
Eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments and seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Skills
Trainings on:
Leadership, Effective Communication
Computer Programs:
Use of Microsoft Office packages (Expert in Excel)
Certification in Advanced Excel; Centro Nacional de Capacitacion
IASTA ( Strategic sourcing, business intelligence, spend analysis, supplier management, and contract management)
Holds self and others accountable, problem solving and innovation with extensive computer knowledge.
Education and Training
Universidad FidelitasHeredia, Expected in 06/2023 – –Bachelor’s Degree:Computer Systems Engineering - GPA:
Universidad Latina of Costa RicaHeredia, Expected in 06/2015 – –Bachelor's Degree:Business Administration, Marketing - GPA:
Business Administration Bachelor's Degree
Experience
Equifax - Procurement Technical Buyer - Procurement Systems Administrator , , 11/2017 - Current
Provide Oracle administrative support by managing various Operation Units.
Responsible for the support (Super User) of the Oracle Global Requisitioning Procurement System and provides Tier I troubleshooting for issues/questions from users related to the system
Provides training new Requisitioners, approvers, and receivers and coordinates with the US Super User on any Global Procurement process/policy changes that must be administered and tested
Facilitate catalog and item maintenance
Approve requisitions and issue purchase orders for approved products and services (including all IT hardware, software, telecom & maintenance)
When applicable, provide recommendations to management regarding purchasing alternatives
Notify internal customers of any changes in delivery schedule, product availability and / or pricing terms to minimize any operational impacts
Coordinate with Accounts Payable to ensure that suppliers are paid in a timely manner and that supplier invoice and payment discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner
Identify problems and enhancements to the Oracle Purchasing system; troubleshoot them and, if necessary, work with IT support to prioritize and resolve all system/technical issues
Provide ongoing training to new Requisitioners, approvers and receivers and coordinate with the US Super User on any Global Procurement process/policy changes that must be administered and tested
Procurement Automations projects.
Provide contract administration support for Procurement managed service contracts (including IT maintenance and support agreements)
As required, conduct market assessments and review marketing trends to identify potential sources of supply and provide recommendations
Provide ongoing administrative support and proposal evaluation analysis to Purchasing Managers and Directors as it relates to conducting strategic sourcing efforts
Develop and maintain a Purchase Order filing and retention plan consistent with Procurement Policy which includes the necessary purchasing documentation
As required, assist with the gathering of required proof of purchase documentation to support various software compliance assessments and audits. OBIEE reporting.
Procurement System Projects
Performed preventive maintenance for system and data availability and integrity.
Procurement Smart Forms implementation and support.
Conducted basic troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common system problems.
Participated in IT department meetings to identify continuous improvement opportunities and enhance delivery of IT services to users.
Lumapps site maintenance, policies procedures and best practices to safeguard and protect data, reports and access.
Provided appropriate permissions to users
Created online documentation to help employees resolve day-to-day issues.
Provided effective resolutions to issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
Kept flexible schedule and resolved after-hours and weekend emergencies quickly and accurately.
Achievements: 1- More than $450.000, 00 in Sourcing savings for the 2 last quarters of year 2017
2- Tax Exception project in which more than $500.000,00 have been taken as savings, by investigating and guiding US Suppliers not to charge Taxes to Costa Rican orders
3- First place in Innovation and Process Improvement due to creating Oracle access simplification shortcuts
4- Sourcing for more than 1400 Computers (Laptops and PC’s) 2800 Accessories (Mice and Keyboards)
5- Sourcing and implementing the new Cafeteria for the Costa Rica Equifax buildings. "Cocinarte"
Procter And Gamble, GBS Of Costa Rica - Senior Procurement Specialist, Procurement Specialist , , 03/2012 - 08/2015
Purchases:, in charge of all Purchases for the Cincinnati General Offices, Company Headquarters
Procter & Gamble - Purchases Support Center Agent / Buyer , , 04/2009 - 03/2012
ASEGBS now ASEPG for GBS of Costa Rica, Procter & Gamble
My Purchases ( P&G Company Purchases Tool) Support Center and CPO for PO Creation
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