LORNA L. BLANCAS

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Mesa, Arizona 85209

Email: acz2z9@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 602-***-****

Overview:

Seeking Senior Procurement Specialist position.

Twenty plus years experience in Purchasing and Contract negotiations.

Certified MS Word, Excel.

Strong written and verbal skills.

Outgoing, organized, detail-oriented, multi-tasking capability.

Experience:

Referral Coordinator / Receptionist. CPES, Tempe, AZ, 2016-present. Prepare and manage referral documentation for clients and families to receive Behavior Health and Counseling Services. Assign services such as Functional Behavioral Assessments, Positive Behavior Support, Individual Counseling and Behavioral Coaching based upon client needs and clinician credentials. Work daily with DDD, DES, DCS and other behavior health agency case managers.

Return Support Specialist. Aerotek/Avnet Inc., Chandler, Arizona, 2014-2015. Managed customer returns and supplier communications to ensure all warranty repairs were completed to customer requirements. Daily called customers and suppliers to resolve complex issues. Managed purchase orders, inventory control and internal systems.

Manager. Azstoneworx, Tempe, Arizona, 2003-2014. Managed manufacturing processes and inventory control. Fostered customer relationships with great hospitality and attention to detail. Daily worked with customers to design custom flagstone plaques. Coordinated marketing, accounting.

Senior Buyer. Atronic Americas, Scottsdale, Arizona, 2001-2003. Slot Machine manufacturer. Purchased materials and equipment for production processes. Maintained daily production schedules, deliveries and shipping. Negotiated contracts for materials and managed expenses to ensure production goals. Consolidated supplier base 30 percent. Reduced annual cost 40%.

Senior Buyer. Nelco Technology, Tempe, Arizona, 1999-2001. Printed Circuit Card manufacturer. Purchased materials and equipment for production processes. Maintained daily production schedules, deliveries and shipping. Negotiated contracts for materials and managed expenses to ensure production goals. Consolidated supplier base 20 percent. Reduced annual cost 35 percent. Found alternate sources and materials for 30 percent of production.

Buyer Planner. AdFlex Solutions, Chandler, Arizona, 1996-1999. Flex Circuit manufacturer. Planned, scheduled and procured custom materials. Negotiated pricing and deliveries. Consolidated vendor base by 40 percent. Reduced cost by 30 percent.

Stockroom Shipping/Receiving Supervisor. Comtech Communications, 1995-1996. Managed inventory control and material movements. Coordinated domestic and international shipping. Worked closely with Purchasing and Manufacturing to ensure production goals.

Purchasing Manager. C.E. Precision Assemblies Inc., 1994-1995. Custom cabling manufacturer. Purchased materials and equipment for production processes. Maintained daily production schedules, deliveries and shipping. Negotiated contracts for materials and managed expenses to ensure production goals.

Buyer. Fairchild Data Corporation, Scottsdale, Arizona, 1982-1993. Planned, placed, and maintained purchase orders, inventory levels and financial spending. Expedited materials to accommodate production scheduling. Reported metrics.

Education:

Canyon State Institute, Phoenix, Arizona, 2015. Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist. Certified Microsoft Office Word, Excel.

Mesa Community College, Mesa, Arizona, 1999. Business management and quality control coursework.

Personal: Active in Church and Community.

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