Michelle Benheretz
Chula Vista
Summary
Detail-oriented procurement professional with over 2 years of experience processing purchase requests, managing vendor relationships, and coordinating deliveries in an educational setting. Skilled in FINSYS, Microsoft Office, and school district procurement practices. Known for maintaining accurate records, ensuring timely order fulfillment, and supporting administrative and warehouse functions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Intermediate Office Assistant
Long Beach Unified School District
Long Beach
04.2017 - 06.2023
- Directed the processing of over 150 purchase orders in FINSYS, resulting in 99% on-time fulfillment, and improved supply chain reliability across multiple departments.
- Negotiated with vendors to resolve pricing discrepancies and delivery delays, contributing to a reduction in overall procurement turnaround time.
- Established consistent communication channels with vendors and district warehouse teams, ensuring zero missed deliveries during high-demand academic cycles.
- Reconciled and managed departmental expenses in coordination with the district accounting team, maintaining 100% compliance with audit and reporting standards.
- Streamlined AP/AR processes by coordinating with multiple departments, reducing payment processing errors, and accelerating invoice approvals.
- Maintained and organized confidential contracts for district programs, ensuring full compliance with local procurement regulations.
- Partnered with program directors to review and update vendor agreements, contributing to the selection of vendors with better terms, and consistent delivery track records.
- Collaborated with office staff to manage textbook and equipment inventory, enhancing availability and readiness for start-of-term needs.
- Acted as a procurement liaison across departments, responding to urgent purchasing needs, and improving internal satisfaction scores from staff through timely service and communication.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Long Beach City College
Long Beach05.2016
Associate of Arts - Communications
Long Beach City College
Long Beach05.2016
Skills
- FINSYS purchasing system
- Microsoft Office
- Purchase order management
- Vendor negotiation and sourcing
- Accounts payable / receivable
- Reconciliation
- Inventory control
- Contract management and compliance
- Data entry accuracy and document management
References
- Jenny Acosta, Long Beach Unified School District, JRACosta@lbschools.net, (562) 986-6870
- Edward Garcia Jr., Long Beach Unified School District, EGarcia@lbschools.net, (562) 436-4420
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Personal Information
Title: Purchasing Agent Buyer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intermediate Office Assistant
Long Beach Unified School District
04.2017 - 06.2023
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Long Beach City College
Associate of Arts - Communications
Long Beach City College