Armandina Chavez

Baytown, TX ***** Cell: 210-***-**** acq2m3@r.postjobfree.com

Seeking position

As

PURCHASING SPECIALIST/ADMINISTRATIVE

Seeking a position as a Purchasing Specialist/ Administrator where I can utilize and continue to develop skills acquired during 20 plus years of work experience while adding to the success of your company.

Skills

* Advanced computer skills, skilled in MS Office applications * Exceptional record of data entry accuracy * Adept at building positive team relationships * Superb customer service and advocate with impeccable telephone etiquette * Strong organizational skills with ability to meet desired timelines * Highly effective communicator with excellent verbal and writing skills * Fluent in English and Spanish

Experience

03/2015-06/2015 Clayton Services – Contractor – Kone Cranes, Administrative Assistant

* Input all service technicians time into CDMS software timekeeping, maintain spreadsheets with all employee time and time off.

* Prepare monthly reports, perform follow up call to all jobs completed, and maintain a monthly job notifications list.

07/2013-09/2014 Aerotek – Contractor – Holland Co., Purchasing Specialist/Expeditor -

* Assist purchasing agents in all aspects of daily functions.

* Expedite all purchase orders to ensure proper arrival times by maintaining daily dialogue with all suppliers/vendors.

* Process all repairs for nonconformance parts, ensure they are relieved out of inventory and sent to supplier for repair/replacement, and maintain tracking to ensure they are returned in a timely manner.

09/2010 – 06/2012 Peyton Resource Group - Contractor – Procurement Operations, USAA, San Antonio, TX

* Provide support for a wide range of goods and services for all stages of the purchasing process which includes item setup, Purchase Order creation, and match exception resolution and preparation of standard requests for quotes. Assists Purchasing Agents in contacting vendors to obtain pricing and item availability...

* Research and responds to supplier and customer inquiries and provide system and process training as needed.

04/2008 – 06/2009 Salof Refrigeration, Inc. - Procurement Assistant, New Braunfels, TX

* Performed purchasing and strategic sourcing activities for all mechanical equipment and services to ensure the best value for the Company. Under direct supervision performed routine work assignments and problem resolution to support Project Managers. Gathered information to support business analysis and work product completion.

10/2001 – 01/2008 FUA Window Coverings, Ltd. - Order Entry Specialist, Custom Window Treatments, New Braunfels, TX

* Processed all orders on a timely manner, to ensure projects flow according to deadlines. Performed all standard office duties. Maintained daily communication with manufacturing plant in Mexico City, to provide 100% accuracy on all specifications for custom window treatments. Maintained supervision of transport of product from manufacturer in Mexico into New Braunfels, TX in USA, via international carriers.

03/1998 – 05/2001 Steinmart - Cash Office Manager, Laredo, Texas 78041

* Managed the Cash Office, the Customer Service Desk, and all Cashiers. Submitted sales reports daily. Substitute key holder when necessary.

Education

Laredo Community College, Laredo, TX (30 Hrs.)

Laredo Community College, Laredo, TX - GED

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