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SARAI SANCHEZ MONTALBAN

Los Angeles

Summary

Resourceful Vendor Relations Specialist recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Excel in negotiation, strategic planning, and relationship management. Possess critical soft skills in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring success in fast-paced environments. Commitment to fostering strong partnerships and achieving mutual goals drives performance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Vendor Relations Specialist

Home Depot
Pasadena
09.2025 - Current
  • Managed vendor communications to ensure timely responses and accurate information.
  • Assisted in resolving vendor inquiries and concerns regarding product availability.
  • Coordinated vendor onboarding processes to maintain compliance with company standards.

Purchaser/Assistant Buyer

Huntington Hospital
Pasadena
02.2023 - 07.2025
  • Developed efficient filing systems for tracking storeroom items.

• Inspected shipments for damage or defects prior to accepting them into the storeroom.

  • • Prepared documents including invoices, packing slips, shipping labels and bills of lading.
  • • Performed physical inventory counts and reconciled discrepancies with the computerized system.
  • • Monitored stock levels and placed purchase orders to replenish stock as needed
  • Provided outstanding customer service at all times while interacting with internal and external
  • customers.

• Sorted and stocked products on shelves and in backroom.

• Managed all incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring accuracy of order information.

• Purchased food and supply items for the kitchen to maintain stock and meet demand.

• Maintained and monitored inventory levels to ensure consistent availability of supplies.

• Updated and managed the checkbook to accurately reflect departmental spending.

Collaborated closely with the dietary call center and dietitian manager to ensure patient dietary

needs and restrictions were met.

• Built and maintained strong working relationships with staff, vendors and merchants.

Ensured safety and quality of all incoming products through careful inspection and adherence to

hospital standards.

Receiving Clerk

Huntington Hospital
Pasadena
06.2020 - 02.2023
  • Identified damaged and defective items with thorough inspections.
  • Directed merchandise to restocking, storage, and shipment locations based on system orders.
  • Kept supplies organized and ready for any shipping or receiving need.
  • Pulled merchandise from warehouse based on daily electronic orders.
  • Reported damaged items and accidents to supervisors and utilized corrective actions.
  • Staged merchandise by department, marked appropriately for placement in facility and delivered merchandise to different destinations.
  • Adhered to hazardous material shipping guidelines and regulations to protect staff and general public.
  • Knowledgeable in CSLink and ordering through Lawson

Food Service Worker

Huntington Hospital
Pasadena
03.2013 - 06.2020
  • Set up work stations, prepped tables and service counters for daily food service.
  • Restocked food and supplies in cafeterias, kitchens and food preparation areas.
  • Monitored food at serving areas for freshness and replenishment needs.
  • Plated food according to quality presentation standards and temperature guidelines.
  • Used POS cash register to accurately collect payments.
  • Performed routine food preparation tasks, cutting up fruits and vegetables and making sandwiches and salads.
  • Worked with minimal supervision and took initiative in problem-solving.
  • Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating and rotation procedures.
  • Prepared ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming and peeling food items.
  • Checked shipments for out-of - date and damaged products to ensure freshness and quality.
  • Retrieved ingredients and supplies from kitchen inventory, reporting low-stock items for replenishment. • Arranged, garnished and portioned food complying with established guidelines.
  • Set up workstations with needed ingredients and equipment.
  • Bussed and cleaned tables and replenished condiments and supplies.
  • Plated and garnished food for serving and delivered to patrons or servers.
  • Rotated kitchen inventory to make use of oldest products first.
  • Kept sales floor uncluttered and free from spills.
  • Observed safe food-handling techniques to safeguard against cross-contamination.
  • Stored food in designated areas and maintained adherence to proper storage techniques to prevent spoilage.
  • Cleaned and sanitized preparation surfaces, utensils and equipment to prevent food-borne illnesses.
  • Cleaned litter and disposed trash to avoid germs and contamination.
  • Trained other employees on the grill and in the storeroom.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
08.2023 - 11.2025

Associate of Arts - Mass Communication

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, California, CA
08.2018 - 06.2020

Monrovia High School
Monrovia, CA

Skills

  • Vendor management
  • Inventory management
  • Communication skills
  • Document preparation
  • Problem solving
  • Data analysis
  • Supply chain

Timeline

Vendor Relations Specialist

Home Depot
09.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

California State University, Los Angeles
08.2023 - 11.2025

Purchaser/Assistant Buyer

Huntington Hospital
02.2023 - 07.2025

Receiving Clerk

Huntington Hospital
06.2020 - 02.2023

Associate of Arts - Mass Communication

Pasadena City College
08.2018 - 06.2020

Food Service Worker

Huntington Hospital
03.2013 - 06.2020

Monrovia High School
SARAI SANCHEZ MONTALBAN