Lonnie Vela
Houston, Tx. ****5
***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: Enthusiastic and dedicated Individual with extensive background in contract negotiation, vendor management supply chain and procurement. I am looking for a vibrant organization to put my skills I have acquired over the years and grow with the company. I want to make a good company become a great company.
Experience: Project Manager/ Purchasing
Finishes Etc. March 2016 – June 2017
-Monitor project cost, project reports and project labor to stay in budget
-Assist estimating and bidding projects
-Lead the project quality process & safety
-Review/ Approve material, labor and equipment needs
-Effectively interact with All levels of management
-Strong sense of ownership and thoroughness
-Conduct pre-walk through inspections
-Conduct final walk through with Customers
Buyer
Seatrax October 2013 – March 2016
-Review purchase requisitions to ensure all essential data is provided
-Prioritize purchasing activities based on organizational needs
-Verifies part numbers, pricing, shipping, and billing information with vendors
-Coordinates shipment dates, quantities and applicable method of shipment with vendors for each order
-Develop new sources for items to be purchased
-Process purchase orders includes: entering purchase orders in ERP system, seeking necessary approvals, splitting purchase orders, and emailing orders
-Establish new vendors through pre-qualification process and quality process
-Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and managers
-Knowledge of ISO-9001 and API requirements
-Manage inventory levels, schedules, and availability for manufactured or
Purchased items
-Negotiate pricing and contracts to optimize best practice for the Company
Purchasing Manager
Tejas Tubular October 2005 – October 2013
-Maintain communication with Operations, Supervisors, and Maintenance
Departments to facilitate and coordinate deliveries and lead time are met
-Establish and maintain secure sources for quality goods and service
-Solicit formal & informal supplier bids for material and services
-Collaborate as a team with various departments; Operations, Accounting,
Engineering, and IT to optimize benefits for our suppliers and internal operations
-Test new product for better pricing, quality and improve performance
-Review and approve purchase requisitions
-Work with QA department to identify and develop new suppliers
-Inventory Control; manage inventory planning parameters/ levels
-Identify opportunities to reduce cost and work to develop cost comparisons
-Daily use of ERP system to plan and execute supply chain management
-Develop, maintain, provide demand and capacity in manufacturing environment
-Maintain and track inventory levels to confirm timely distribution and delivery
Project Manager
Aura Décor Feburary 2004 – October 2005
- Ensured all parties (vendors, sub-contractors, employees) adhered to schedule
And budget constraints
- Identify and forecast potential schedule delays; status updates to clients,
changes, delays or problems with materials
-Make recommendations to enhance business process and identify opportunities
To improve operations
-Assist with bidding and estimating future projects
-Remain proactive to ensure project goals are met
Assist Manager
W.T. Byler July 1999 – January 2004
-Scheduling daily operations; Equipment, personnel & materials needed
-Dispatching haul trucks (moving equipment from job sites)
-Leading and developing a team of 35 plus
-Billing cycle of $1 million per month
-Coordinate workflow activities of multiple trade partners
-Establish and maintain working relations with customers and vendors
-Performed all duties as assigned
-Track schedule & ensure monthly management review
Education: Tomball Community College Basics in Business