Purchasing Professional

JUAN C. SALAZAR

***-** **** ******, *** Fl. • Howard Beach, N.Y. 11414

Phone: 646-***-**** • e-mail: *************@*****.***

PURCHASING PROFESSIONAL

PROFILE

Dedicated and driven purchasing professional with over 9 years of experience in competitive bidding procurement and vendor negotiations. Energetic team player always seeking the opportunity to contribute unselfishly toward company’s goals and financial objectives.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

*Client Services *Bid Analysis and Preparation

*Time and Resource Management *Cost Reduction

*Vendor Identification and Management *Project Management

*Inventory Management *Data Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE LEFRAK ORGANIZATION - Rego Park, N.Y.

Assistant Purchasing Manager 2006-2011

Prepared competitive bidding documents. Analyzed quotes and/or proposals from vendors. Purchased raw materials and supplies for entire property portfolio from established sources of supply in accordance with company’s policies and procedures. Frequently updated vendor pricing in computer purchasing program. Requested proper insurance documentation from general contractors. Researched, collected and compiled financial data to assist executive level staff. Responsible for the review of accuracy in Requisitions and Purchase Orders. Coordinated logistics of long term renovations with property managers.

NORTH SHORE TOWERS APTS. INC. - Floral Park, N.Y.

Assistant Purchasing Agent 2002-2006

Provided administrative support to Purchasing Agent. Reviewed requisitions before they were processed. Tracked, expedited and scheduled delivery dates of building supplies and other goods. Responsible for all data entry and billing. Coordinated vendor meetings to relay performance feed back, expectations and purchasing negotiations. Generated and maintained special reports on Purchasing costs and other subjects as directed. Managed inventory and documentation in company’s supply warehouse. Regularly communicated with financial department to resolve any billing or Purchase Order discrepancies.

ACTIVAIR INC. - Jamaica, N.Y.

Customer Service Representative 2001-2001

Proactively notified domestic and international agents of any problem regarding arrival or delivery of their cargo. Assisted customers and agents with any concern on shipping dates, shipping costs and delivery schedule, via phone or e-mail. Used office equipment such as a fax machine and copier to accomplish everyday responsibilities. Often physically checked cargo in warehouse for proper shipping documentation.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Intuit Quick Books

EDUCATION

QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE- Bayside, NY

A.A.S. Computer Engineering and Technology 2000

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