ABALE ROCHA
214-***-**** ***********@*****.***
PROFILE
Professional Buyer, with expertise in working efficiently as an individual
contributor, as well as a major team player. Excellent verbal, written and
interpersonal communication skills. Fourteen years experience in
purchasing, government and commercial goods.
Additional skills include:
- Supplier Selection - Quality Results
- Organizational Skills - Technical Skills
- Analysis - Inventory Control
- Proposal Submittal / RFQ Preparation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DRS Technologies, Dallas, TX 2004-2013
Buyer, Procurement
. Executed and generated purchase orders, based on approved
requisitions, requests for proposals, bids and other similar and
necessary documents related to the purchasing of supplies, equipment,
services and materials.
. Responsible for evaluating and selecting suppliers based on technical,
contractual, schedule and cost requirements for production parts.
. Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers.
Resolve issues (e.g. pricing, quality, timing, claims, contract
disputes, etc.) associated with terms and conditions of service
agreements.
. Reviewed Purchase Requisitions for correctness and completeness.
Initiates immediate action on purchase requisitions assigned and
assumed responsibility from start to completion.
. Located and selects sources capable of performing quantity and quality
of work involved in procurement of miscellaneous parts.
. Manage and status open purchase orders for pass due deliveries, making
adjustments when needed.
. Obtained quotations from prescribed number of capable sources and
negotiates various phases of procurement problems which may arise.
. Verified invoice charges for PCARD and Purchase Orders, ensure
payments were properly applied and resolve all types of invoice
issues. Review monthly PCARD bank statements and reconcile the general
ledger.
. Tracked and reported cost savings, negotiate various contracts
resulting in savings of 5%-50%
. Maintained current accurate records and files of all vendor agreements
and related procurement records.
. Performed a variety of general tactical duties as required to support
purchasing activities.
. Participated in weekly MRB meetings with Quality and Engineering.
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Tucker Electronics 1999 - 2003
Buyer, Procurement
. Prepared purchase orders and procured supplies
. Analyzed price proposals, and other data and information to determine
best value.
. Researched suppliers based on price, quality, selection,
availability, reliability, history, production and distribution
capabilities
. Reviewed delivery schedules and conferred with management to determine
requirements
. Maintained inventory levels in accordance with business plan and
master schedule
. Prepared, analyzed and evaluate reports for Management
. Verified inventory computations by comparing them to physical stock
counts and investigated discrepancies or adjusted errors
EDUCATION
High School - North Mesquite Graduate
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word 10
Key
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Power Point
Oracle MRP/ ERP