Melissa Ruis E: ******@*******.***
C: 619-***-****
Experience Profile:
Audatex San Diego, CA Feb. 2010-Nov. 2010
Purchasing Agent (Contract)
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4 Handled Royalty Payments
5 Responsible for Postage Equipment/Maintenance Lease
Intertek USA, Inc. San Diego, CA July 2008-Sep. 2008
Sample Accessioning Supervisor / Purchasing Agent (Temp)
6 Supervise daily activities of Sample Accessioners to help set priorities and assist in communications with
Project Coordinators and Project Managers/Principal Investigators.
7 Responsible for receipt of clinical and preclinical samples, including verification of samples received,
condition of samples, and identification and resolution of discrepancies.
8 Interfaces with suppliers, obtains and evaluates quotations, places orders, and ensures timely delivery.
9 Dealing with outside suppliers of reagents, equipment, administrative supplies, and general supplies and
stock room.
Acadia Pharmaceuticals San Diego, CA July 2007-Sep. 2007
Senior Buyer (Temp)
10 Responsible for office supplies and equipment maintenance.
11 Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.
Nanogen Inc. San Diego, CA Feb. 2007-July 2007
Senior Buyer (Temp)
12 Negotiated with supplier’s price, service, and maintenance.
13 Delegated with laboratories and department supervisors to create problem-solving solutions for
discrepancies.
14 Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.
Chembridge Research Laboratories San Diego, CA 2001-2006
Senior Purchasing Agent II / Supervisor
15 Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.
16 Evaluate vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable and cost-efficient suppliers.
17 Supervised and trained while performing a variety of tasks and directing work.
18 Process and execute purchasing orders, asset tagging, vendor shows, and contracts.
19 Resolve discrepancies with vendors regarding damaged goods, short-ship items and invoicing.
20 Negotiate with suppliers price, service, and maintenance contracts to help reduce costs.
21 Archiving laboratory scientific data.
DuPont Pharmaceuticals San Diego, CA 1996-2001
Senior Buyer / Chemical Import Specialist
22 Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and lab supplies from vendors.
23 Recommended and purchased capital equipment, lab equipment, computers, and DEA controlled
substances.
24 Negotiated with suppliers price, service, and maintenance contracts to help reduce costs.
25 Delegated with laboratories and department supervisors to create problem-solving solutions for
discrepancies.
26 Proposed and promoted new employee orientation on safety, shipping, and purchasing procedures, vendor
shows to introduce new products, and coordinated a Relocation Team.
27 Fixed asset Software System, tracking all fixed tags, and handled vendor maintenance contracts.
Ligand Pharmaceuticals San Diego, CA 1989-1995
Receptionist / Buyer
28 Processed purchasing orders and negotiated contracts.
29 Purchased and was responsible for DEA / Controlled substances and radioactive materials.
30 Responsible for archiving laboratory scientific data on microfiche.
Skills Profile:
Oracle V-12.0.6 • QuickBooks • Mas 90 • Great Plains • Peoplesoft 8 • Fourth Shift