Ana Recinos
Fontana,CA
Summary
Seeking to establish myself with a progressive, forward-thinking organization in the area of procurement. To proactively become a key asset to the organization by helping implement short- and long-term strategic plans that will achieve improved metrics and sustainable cost reductions that will help improve profitability and quality.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
Stir Food Group-Pacifica Foods
02.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of products, ensuring timely delivery and quality control.
- Identified new suppliers through market research, generating competitive bids for better pricing.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions in the supply chain.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, providing valuable insights to inform purchasing decisions.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, securing optimal terms and pricing structures.
- Evaluated supplier proposals objectively, selecting partners based on total value rather than just price alone.
- Leveraged data-driven insights to make informed purchasing decisions that positively impacted the bottom line.
- Played an instrumental role in major project launches by managing all aspects of procurement from planning to execution.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Cultivated relationships with wholesalers and distributors to increase inventory availability.
Senior Buyer
PrimeLine Products
09.2015 - 01.2022
- Manage assigned vendors by MRP changes and forecast to minimize excess inventory to achieve optimum inventory levels.
- Obtain quotes, negotiate with vendors, source items with vendors, follow up and expedite delivery.
- Assist department in defining purchasing needs and resolving associated problems.
- Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Improved procurement efficiency by streamlining processes and optimizing supply chain management.
- Developing and managing relationships with suppliers to ensure that they provide high-quality products at competitive prices.
- Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve payment issues.
- Participate in further improvement, optimization and implementation of changes as required for team process improvements.
- Run reports such as Open Order, Past due and reschedule out delivery date.
- Collaborate with strategic sourcing team on day to day efforts required for implementing Sourcing initiatives and supplier performance.
- Establish delivery schedule and VMI agreements with vendors to optimize MOQ maximize inventory turn goals and maintain appropriate safety stock levels.
- Arranging pickups with trucking companies for all of our outside processing orders that include anodizing and painting of screws.
- Constantly strive for strong relations with internal customers as with our Suppliers.
- Team player, detail oriented, structured and persistent.
- Evaluate quotes and other information to determine reasonable prices, delivery dates, terms, discounts and conditions and future purchase options.
Buyer II
SARARILAND, LLC
01.2007 - 08.2015
- Work directly with Supply Chain Manager and Material Sourcing Managers on the following functions:
- Issue PO's to support production requirements.
- Recognize demand patterns/trends Initiate cost reduction programs.
- Pursue part maintenance updates.
- Ensure proper disposition of inventory including part obsolescence and disposal.
- Monitor real-time forecast consumption, taking corrective action to optimize supply and minimize excess inventory.
- Analyzed bid quotations for responsiveness to (RFQ), evaluating factors such as commercial terms and conditions, price, delivery, financial status, technical capability, quality control, and geographical location of shipping point.
- During bidding period, answered suppliers' questions and coordinate all technical questions with the manufacturing engineers.
- Monitor all 1st article approvals and ensure BOM are changed, create new part numbers and change preferred vendors in MRP system.
- Resolve supplier problems associated with over shipments, invoicing issues, obsolete, rework and scrap material.
- Participate in Supplier quality activities such as corrective action completion.
- Manage Purchase Price Variance monthly.
- Coordinated with Marketing and Engineering departments on new product development.
- Works with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice exceptions.
- Schedule outside couriers for transportation of product between facilities when applicable.
- Increased supplier efficiency by negotiating contracts and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Streamlined purchasing processes by implementing efficient systems and procedures for order management.
- Achieved cost savings by identifying opportunities for consolidation and bulk purchasing across departments.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Improved inventory management by conducting regular audits, analyzing usage patterns, and implementing demand forecasts.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, ensuring accurate product specifications were met in all purchases.
- Managed budgets effectively by tracking expenses, analyzing variances, and making adjustments as needed to stay within financial targets.
- Mitigated risks associated with supply chain disruptions by developing contingency plans and maintaining a diverse supplier base.
- Enhanced quality control measures by establishing clear criteria for vendor selection and conducting thorough evaluations of potential partners.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
Purchasing Coordinator
KPS POWERHOME
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Work directly with Plant Manager and Purchasing Manager on the following functions:
- Prepares, reviews and tracks purchase orders through the purchasing process
- Assures all purchase orders are signed by appropriate supervisor based on delegation of authority.
- Inputs all changes into the purchasing system, including inventory purchase orders, price changes and system updates.
- Practice first in/first out inventory control
- Monitor inventory levels and reconcile physical inventories with records.
- Match purchase requisitions/orders with invoices and forward to accounts for payment processing.
- Expedite and follow up with suppliers to schedule deliveries, resolve material, value discrepancy, outstanding, and overdue delivery of orders, warranty claims and damage, and return of materials.
Purchasing Supervisor
HARWELL DISTRIBUTING
01.1996 - 01.2005
- Vendor management according to negotiated terms and conditions of supply agreements
- Issuing product commitment through purchase orders and/or forecasts.
- Acquire materials and parts needed based on sales records and inventory levels while negotiating for highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible purchase cost.
- Work with local suppliers and overseas factory to obtain accurate product arrival dates, tracking information, and keep sales informed of relevant current order status, and provide accurate, complete, and timely updates, when required.
- Translation of customer demand to factory forecast.
- Facilitating day to day communications to ensure on-time delivery
- Resolution management to supply chain issues including issues arising from delivery to quality.
- Coordination with logistics, managing and monitoring product shipment.
- Trouble shoot unforeseen problems and suggest solutions
- Evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, service, availability, reliability, selection variety, and evaluate production and distribution abilities and consider all other aspects that may influence purchasing decisions
Education
general education -
CHAFFEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FONTANA HIGH SCHOOL
06.1994
Skills
- Product Procurement
- Team leadership
- Process improvement
- Vendor Negotiations
- Category management
- Attention to detail
- Continuous improvement
- Lean principles
- Problem-solving abilities
Additional Information
SUMMARY OF SKILLS: Experienced Buyer/Sourcing Specialist/Subcontract Administrator with exposure to purchasing, sourcing, negotiating, logistics, price analysis, and management skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional teams in a dynamic work environment. Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships and influence up, down, and across organizational lines. Ability to create and manage various reports, strong data gathering, presentation and communication skills. Proven planning and prioritization skills, with the ability to multitask and adapt to change. Improve vendor business relationships through constant communication and performance reports. Ensure client satisfaction through communication and weekly progress reports. Thorough understanding of MRP principles, such as horizons, time fences, action message management
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Stir Food Group-Pacifica Foods
02.2022 - Current
Senior Buyer
PrimeLine Products
09.2015 - 01.2022
Buyer II
SARARILAND, LLC
01.2007 - 08.2015
Purchasing Coordinator
KPS POWERHOME
01.2006 - 01.2007
Purchasing Supervisor
HARWELL DISTRIBUTING
01.1996 - 01.2005
general education -
CHAFFEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FONTANA HIGH SCHOOL
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