Johana Terriquez
South Gate,CA
Summary
Proven Buyer and Administrative Assistant with a track record of forging strong supplier relationships and enhancing procurement strategies at Custom Building Products. Skilled in MS Excel and adept at multi-tasking, I've significantly reduced costs and streamlined purchasing processes. Expert in materials sourcing and inventory management, I excel in leveraging analytical and interpersonal skills to achieve company goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Custom Building Products
01.2015 - Current
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
- Conducted regular performance reviews of suppliers, ensuring compliance with company standards and expectations.
- Resolved procurement challenges, leveraging strong problem-solving skills and in-depth knowledge of supply market.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
Administrative Assistant
Dna Specialty
03.2013 - 12.2014
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for staff, ensuring cost-effective and timely accommodations and transportation.
- Assisted in preparation of financial reports, gathering data that contributed to budgeting accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southeast High School
South Gate, CA01-2010
Skills
- MS Excel Proficiency
- Microsoft teams
- Purchase order management
- Relationship building
- Materials sourcing
- Multi-tasking strength
- Inventory monitoring
- Data entry
- Accounts payable
- Invoice processing
- General accounting
- General ledger entries
Timeline
Buyer
Custom Building Products
01.2015 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Dna Specialty
03.2013 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Southeast High School
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