Product Development Service

Theresa

Cesena Wald

***********@*****.***

Cell:

661-***-**** Valencia, CA

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Senior Buyer- Valencia Sport Group (2004 to June 2010) (Company shut-

down)

. Dealings with new purchases from start to finish

. Analyze requirements of product needed through utilization of MRP

System

. Assist Product Development Team in selection of suppliers, negotiate

prices

. Create "Blanket Orders" for repetitive purchases

. Develop relationships with foreign and domestic suppliers and staying

current on any changes.

. Work closely with Designers/Product Development to seek advice

concerning quality of purchased goods.

. Tracking supplier performance.

. Daily problem solving and decision making in a timely manner to ensure

product received on time.

. Analyzing quarterly ocean and air rates from freight forwarders

. Providing guidance and direction to Purchasing Department and ensure

procedures are being followed

. Develop and execute internal policies for Purchasing Department as

well as Supplier Guidelines for vendors

. Enter purchase orders and follow-up with suppliers to ensure product

arrives on time

Senior Buyer - PL Porter, Woodland Hills, CA (1997-2003)

. Procurement of power systems supplies for production line (i.e.

motors, channels, lead screws, gears)

. MRP System utilized for purchases of line stock items (over 1,000

SKU'S)

. Negotiating Service Contracts and Service Agreements for Capital

Equipment (Lathe, Fadals Grinders, Parts Washer, Hydro Lock Cycle

Testers)

. Procurement of MRO Supplies (Janitorial/Office/Supplies for building

maintenance)

. Established domestic vendor base

Senior Buyer -Impulse Designs Van Nuys, CA (1994-1997)

. International procurement /negotiating of prints (for picture frames)

. MRP SYSTEM - purchase of production supplies (over 500 different

prints)

. Achieved and exceeded cost savings quota by negotiating large volume

purchases with extended payment terms

. Attended National Trade Shows to develop contacts and current market

knowledge

. Purchases of MRO Supplies

BUYER - Mattel Toys (1989- 1993)

. Purchase of resins/plastics for production plant in Mexico

. Maintain inventory of products

. Trained and supervised personnel

. Procurement of office/janitorial supplies for offices in San Diego and

Tijuana

EDUCATION

. San Diego State University - Bachelor of Arts Degree

. Spanish - Business Administration

. Grossmont College (transferred to San Diego State)

. Member of the American Purchasing Society (APS)

. CPP Certified (Certification number 106241P)

EXPERIENCE

o Effective communicator English/Spanish

o Problem Solving Skills

o Detailed oriented

o Import/Export

o International negotiation with Asian/European Vendors as well as

domestic vendors

On line courses completed:

Business Ethics for Buyers and Sellers; Essential Law for Buyers and

Sellers; Math for Purchasing and Business; Policies and Procedures for

Purchasing; The Art of Negotiating

. Hobbies: Yoga Instructor (Certification through Yoga Works 500 hours),

swimming and reading.

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