Emily Fuentes
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Procurement professional with robust background in supply chain management and strategic sourcing. Known for enhancing procurement processes and forging strong vendor relationships to deliver cost-effective solutions. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork and achieving strategic purchasing goals, ensuring adaptability to changing market conditions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Buyer
Marvin Engineering Company
05.2024 - Current
- Collect data for Purchasing Requisitions for Consumable commodity, which includes all items such as paints, sealants, and adhesives. Issue and manage 10-20 RFQs, and RFPs. Negotiate price, delivery, and payment terms, and ensure orders are following DFAR and ITAR regulations.
- Support programs (i.e. JSF, LAU, BRU, Grounds System, Complex, etc.) by working with Program Managers, Planning, Receiving, Inspection, and Inventory.
- Mentor and train current and new members to Supply Chain department, and continuous training to buyers as needed.
- Involved in special projects as needed, current project includes Value Stream Mapping for procurement process and better consumable management
- Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
- Evaluated supplier proposals objectively, selecting partners based on total value rather than just price alone.
Buyer
Marvin Engineering Company
06.2019 - 05.2024
- Collect data for Purchasing Requisitions for Non-standards commodity, which includes all plastic and rubber parts, springs, packaging items, ID labels and nameplates, consumable items such as paints and adhesives. Issue and follow up with RFQ’s, and at times follow up with RFP’s. Negotiate price and delivery, issue and maintain purchase orders under DFAR and ITAR regulations.
- Support programs (i.e. JSF, LAU, BRU, Grounds System, Complex, etc.) by working with Program Managers, Planning, Receiving, Inspection, and Inventory. Help support suppliers with any critical questions’ best way possible, and act as liaison between other departments (i.e. Engineering, Quality, Inspection, etc.) and supplier(s).
- Evaluated vendor performance and maintained productive supplier relationships.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Achieved cost savings, negotiating bulk purchase agreements with key suppliers.
Assistant Buyer
Marvin Engineering Company
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Work alongside buyers for Non-Standards and Electronics to help expedite order for on-time delivery. Help support suppliers with any critical questions’ best way possible, and act as liaison between other departments (i.e. Engineering, Quality, Inspection, etc.) and supplier(s).
- Assisted in preparing purchase orders and monitoring order statuses to ensure on-time delivery.
- Facilitated communication between suppliers and logistics teams, ensuring timely delivery of products.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
Purchasing Data Management Clerk
Marvin Engineering Company
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Lobby and receptionist duties : greet and badge guests, maintain lobby area clean.
- Maintain log of all outgoing purchase orders by updating and excel workbook and SAP, would track movement of purchase order, and make notes in SAP.
- Manage receipt of suppliers acceptances of all outgoing purchase orders, archive documents and update notes in SAP.
- Assisted in training new clerks on procedures and software applications to enhance team performance.
- Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Supported administrative staff with timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.
Import Production Assistant
Trixxi Clothing Company, LLC.
04.2013 - 02.2017
- Assistant to a Production Manager that handle different divisions/ accounts/stores. Helped with communication via email/phone to vendors overseas and locally regarding current production (i.e. approvals, fit comments, production problems, logistics, etc.)
- Create and maintain several reports, purchase orders, archiving of all documents and samples, and responsible incoming/outgoing packages.
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment, contributing to overall team productivity.
- Reduced production errors through close attention to detail and thorough quality control checks.
- Assisted in producing high-quality products by adhering to strict manufacturing standards and protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Los Angeles Pacific University
Azusa, CA03.2021
Associate’s in Arts - Merchandise Product Development
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA06.2003
Skills
- Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photoshop, ERP/MRP software: SAP, AIMS, Apparel Magic, and Full Circle
- Member of Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) San Fernando Valley Chapter
- Customer focus, Product procurement, Records management, Category management, Inventory monitoring, Supplier relationship management, purchasing strategy, Lean principles, Analyzing data, Strategic sourcing, Negotiation, Delivery management, Verbal and written communication, multi-tasking strength, and Continuous process improvements
- Supply chain optimization, Vendor coordination, Quality assurance, Transportation arrangements, Invoice payment authorization, and Product development collaboration
Certification
- APICS Supply Chain Procurement Training - October, 2023
- FAR/DFAR Training - May, 2025
- APICS Essentials of Operations & Supply Chain Management Training - June, 2025
- Michigan State University Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Professional Development - March, 2021
- Michigan State University Certificate in Procurement Negotiations - September, 2021
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Marvin Engineering Company
05.2024 - Current
Buyer
Marvin Engineering Company
06.2019 - 05.2024
Assistant Buyer
Marvin Engineering Company
09.2018 - 06.2019
Purchasing Data Management Clerk
Marvin Engineering Company
01.2018 - 09.2018
Import Production Assistant
Trixxi Clothing Company, LLC.
04.2013 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Los Angeles Pacific University
Associate’s in Arts - Merchandise Product Development
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising