Adriana Patricia Perez
Clermont, FL ***** +1-352-***-****
***********@*****.***
Buyer Profile
Performance-driven professional with extensive experience managing all aspects of organization procurement/purchasing and buying activities, such as overseeing vendor relations, production, logistics, and distribution operations. Expertise in identifying and capitalizing opportunities to save overhead costs, increase revenue growth, and penetrate new markets. Instrumental in implementing effective procurement and purchasing processes to enhance business efficiency. Ability to research, select, and purchase quality products and materials. Adept at updating inventory and maintaining stock levels. Excel at spearheading projects from conception to completion within time and budgetary constraints. Capable of monitoring market conditions and trends to optimize sourcing, highlight new products, and coordinate improvement initiatives. Skilled in arranging transport of goods and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery. Possess in-depth knowledge of SAP MM module and Microsoft Office Tools. Areas of Expertise
Purchasing & Inventory Control
Purchasing Policy Development
Strategic Planning & Execution
Documentation & Reporting
Customer Satisfaction & Retention
Profit & Revenue Growth
Project Management
Vendors & Stakeholder Engagement
SAP / BC Dynamics
Team Building & Leadership
Cost Control & Reduction
Relationship Building
Professional Experience
Kalera PLC, Orlando, Fl
Supply Chain Specialist 2022 – Present
Adhere to company’s policies and procedures by entering orders from customers’ different portals and integrating them into the organization’s ERP system. Coordinate shipments and dock appointments as well as working to improve the supply chain process within Kalera by optimizing the owned fleet and managing transportation brokers, carriers and drivers. All these activities are performed with the objective of enhancing customer service and building up relations with vendors and teammates. Procure raw and dry materials for the vertical farms based on production and seeding plans, responding to changes in demand and enabling reliable forecasts to minimimize disruptions in production. Petrocedeno, S.A./Sincor S.A., Anzoátegui, Venezuela 2014 – 2021 International Procurement Superintendent
Met company objectives by purchasing international goods and associated services as well as strengthened relationships with offshore supplier partners that balance among quality, cost, and time. Optimized workflow by assisting international logistics department in all overseas and onshore activities resulting from purchase of international goods. Generated reliable manufacturers vendor list based on their effectiveness and compliance for all critical rotative equipment on site; pumps and compressors.
Ensured continuous onsite supply of critical parts for Petrocedeno’s main pumps and compressors with credit to Petrocedeno by negotiating supply agreement with international vendors. 2
Maximized business efficiency by creating two major agreements with international PPE vendors. Petrocedeno, S.A./Sincor S.A., Anzoátegui, Venezuela 2010 – 2014 International Procurement Supervisor
Led seamless execution of all procurement operations by preparing international procurement files for order placements, arranging meetings with end-users and vendors, managing budgets, vendors, and evaluation along with overseeing logistics operations. Prepared product delivery schedule and administered all after sales service activities. Developed contracts for potential authorities and negotiated with suppliers, while implementing all procurement policies.
Enhanced business productivity by coordinating and assessing activities of staff of eight employees, including buyers, expeditors, logistics analysts, and financial analysts.
Achieved set targets and goals by maintaining continuous motivation and teamwork within Petrocedeno’s International Procurement Unit.
Additional Experience
International Procurement Buyer, Petrocedeno, S.A./Sincor S.A., Anzoátegui, Venezuela National Buyer, Petrocedeno, S.A./Sincor S.A., Anzoátegui, Venezuela Expediter, Petrocedeno, S.A./Sincor S.A., Anzoátegui, Venezuela Procurement & Administrative Assistant, S.A./Sincor S.A., Anzoátegui, Venezuela Education
General Study in Business Administration
Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho University, Barcelona, Anzoategui, Venezuela Associate Degree in Tourism
IUT Antonio Jose de Sucre, Barcelona, Anzoátegui, Venezuela