Monica Gaudino

201-***-**** . acgggr@r.postjobfree.com

Result-oriented, and enthusiastic Procurement/Purchasing Agent with the

ability to significantly reduce procurement costs by negotiating favorable

terms, facilitating efficiencies, and coordinating purchase activities.

Enthusiastic team player who establishes positive relationships with

stakeholders, vendors and within business units to reach business goals.

Efficient in the planning process and manufacturing of resources while

managing multiple assignments. Creative thinker, focused on financial

management, contributes to procurement cost-reduction initiatives.

Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish.

AWARDS

Standing Ovation Award, Interpayment Services/Barclays Bank PLC

1990

Productivity Award, Interpayment Services/Barclays Bank PLC

1983

CORE COMPETENCIES

Purchasing Problem Solver Project Coordinator

Contract Management Vendor Management Supplier Assessment

Negotiations RFI / RFP / RFQ Supply Chain

SOFTWARE EXPERTISE

SAP . Maximo . EAMS . J D Edwards . Procure Plus . Oracle . Ariba . Word .

Excel . Outlook . Quick Books

Procurement/Purchasing Agent

Hudson City Savings Bank Paramus, NJ May

2014 - Present

. Purchase tangible printing materials, goods and services while reducing

costs and establishing meaningful relationships with vendors.

. Provide RFQ process support / manage and track blanket orders /

requisitions within assigned commodities based on direction from Vice

President of Purchasing.

. Work with vendors on their SLA's to ensure it is in agreement with the

contract terms and conditions for servicing hardware solutions.

. Negotiate with suppliers for favorable prices, terms, quality, and

delivery. Resolve problems related to invoicing, product quality or

inventory discrepancies.

. Procure and track of ordered IT equipment and communicates with IT Site

Managers of delivery.

. Expedite purchasing process- preparation, finalization, and

administration of purchase orders for Service Agreements, Work Orders,

Change Orders, and Amendments.

. Update price models, analyze and deliver timely cost information.

Maintain sourcing database and metrics for reporting and communicating

Procurement activities.

. Execute security procedures and assure secured space is available for

equipment and goods.

. Collaborate with information technology department to define product or

service business requirements.

. Prepare RFI, RFQ, RFP and conduct price analysis on bid proposals as per

purchasing policies.

. Maintain appropriate inventory levels, purchase appropriate quantities;

and keep accurate records on materials, work orders and blanket purchase

orders

Key Achievements:

. Increased accuracy by 80% - implemented new survey to track and

management tangible printing materials.

. Developed tracking documentation on deliverables for distribution and

inventory control within the company's software program.

Procurement/Finance Business Associate

PSEG - Hudson Generating Station, Jersey City, NJ

Jul. 2013- May 2014

. Processed purchase orders and requisitions in accordance with companies

guide lines and approved limit. Established terms and conditions with

suppliers on services/goods specifications, Inco terms, and delivery

dates.

. Assisted multiple business units to ensure efficient timely transfer of

goods and completion of services.

. Maintained purchasing records, supplier contact database, SLA's and

contracts etc.

. Processed daily purchasing requests from various departments utilizing

SAP, interacted with stakeholders to receive appropriate documentation,

created chronological audit trail directly pertaining to project purpose

and financial cost.

. Obtained authorization to pay from Business Unit Manager of project.

Monitor progress payment to suppliers, identify cost analysis on the

various elements of contractor proposals, review in details direct and

indirect cost.

. Issue blanket Purchase Orders and track order during contract life cycle.

Interface with the Accounting Department regarding any open invoice,

resolve price variations with supplier.

. Work in conjunction with Accounting on net terms, coding of proper

General Ledger accounting numbers and billing issues.

Key Achievements:

. Developed group email box to facilitate on cross referencing; locating

historic purchase orders for the purpose of new projects, re-order

analysis, product-services and cost management.

. Reduced cost identified overspending of goods by 5% creating master

database with historic data and cost analysis.

. Streamlined progress payments resulting in meeting contractual obligation

and receiving 3% incentive discounts.

Procurement-Purchasing Specialist

UGL (now DTZ at Pfizer), Pearl River, NY

Apr.2011 - Feb.2013

. Requested cost estimates and negotiated contracts relating to preventive

maintenance services on manufacturing equipment, general office equipment

and facility services.

. Sourced services and requested bids from GMP and NonGMP suppliers for

wide variety of business needs and facility construction projects.

. Negotiated service agreements and yearly contracts on large volume

commodity bids.

. Prepared RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and analyzed bid proposals consistent with

purchasing policies.

. Secured best pricing and implemented procurement process according to

company delegation of authority.

. Developed and implemented data base on delivery performance, certificate

documentation and approved budget.

. Worked in conjunction with Accounting on various purchase order coding

and billing issues.

. Performed market evaluation, benchmarking, and analysis for targeted

spend categories while achieving significant cost reductions through

negotiations with key vendors.

. Facilitated the supplier selection and qualification process through due

diligence and maintained vendor relationships to ensure compliance.

Key Achievements:

. Developed an onboarding vendor tracking database for cGMP and non-cGMP,

OSHA certified suppliers/subcontractors.

. Increased accuracy by 15% implementing a new forecasting, tracking, and

management reporting system.

. Saved $300K by selecting quality vendors and improving emergency response

time for down manufacturing equipment.

Business Administrator

Rapid Tags and Labels, Oakland, NJ

Feb. 2010 - Apr. 2011

. Interacted with foreign and domestic vendors, imported and exported

airfreights, and arranged clearance with custom brokers. Negotiated bids

and obtained high-quality merchandise at the lowest purchase cost.

. Monitored finished goods availability to meet customer demand and ensure

stocking levels were maintained within established guidelines in multiple

shipping locations.

Key Achievements:

. Negotiated service equipment pricing and terms of service agreements

reducing surplus insurance expenses and saving $2K.

Purchaser/Senior Coordinator Sep. 1982 -

May 1995

Barclays Bank- Interpayment Services

. Prepared RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and analyzed bid proposals consistent with

purchasing policies.

. Secured best pricing and implemented procurement process according to

company delegation of authority.

. Performed physical inspection of inventory at vendor's sites; reconciled

and reported findings of discrepancies to senior management. Handled

claims and charge backs with vendors.

. Analyzed product phase-out and authorized orders for production of

supplies with international or local vendors.

Employment History

Procurement/Purchasing Agent Hudson City Savings Bank Paramus, NJ

2014 - Present

Procurement Finance Associate PSEG Generating Station, Jersey

City, NJ 2013 - 2014

Procurement/Purchasing Specialist UGL Services at Pfizer, Pearl River, NY

2011 - 2013

Business Administrator Rapid Tags & Labels, Oakland, NJ

2010 - 2011

Office Administrator FL Physical Therapy, Franklin Lakes, NJ

2008 - 2009

Customer Service Representative JP Morgan/Bank of NY, Lodi, NJ (Part

time) 2005 - 2007

Activity Coordinator HealthCare Nursing ( Part time)

2003 - 2004

Coordinator Gateways, NYC, NY (Part Time)

1998- 2003

Purchaser/Senior Coordinator Barclays Bank/ Interpayment Services, NY,

NY 1982 - 1995

Professional Affiliations

Institute for Supply Management - ISM

Certificate

Rutgers, Supply Chain Management

Education

BS, Business Administration, William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ

Bergen Community College, Paramus, NJ

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