Bilingual Operations & Procurement Buyer

MILAGROS “MILLIE” IRIZARRY

San Antonio, TX ***** 787-***-**** ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Bilingual English-Spanish operations and procurement professional with extensive experience coordinating daily business operations, inventory availability, supplier relationships, documentation, and cross-functional teams. Known for dependable follow-through, organization, problem-solving, accuracy, and maintaining high standards for service, quality, safety, and established procedures. Brings strong transferable leadership, inventory, operational and customer-service skills from Senior Buyer roles, including prior banking operations experience. Seeking to contribute these strengths as a Sprouts Service Manager.

FOCUSED CORE SKILLS

Team Collaboration & Support • Customer-Focused Communication • Bilingual English/Spanish • Operational Coordination • Inventory Monitoring & Replenishment • Product & Supply Organization • Problem-Solving & Issue Resolution • Prioritizing Multiple Tasks • Supplier & Service-Provider Coordination • Accurate Records & Documentation • Policy, Safety & Procedure Compliance • Cross-Functional Communication • Performance & Process Improvement • Cash/Controlled-Document Accuracy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Buyer Eaton Powering Business Worldwide — Arecibo, Puerto Rico Oct 2008 – May 2026

• Coordinated purchasing and material availability to support daily operations, production continuity, and changing business priorities.

• Monitored inventory levels, supplier deliveries, and critical-item availability; prioritized needs and followed through on issues to prevent shortages.

• Worked closely with internal teams, suppliers, and service providers to resolve problems, communicate priorities, and keep operations moving.

• Maintained accurate records and documentation while following established operational, quality, safety, and compliance procedures.

• Used KPI monitoring, supplier scorecards, root-cause analysis, and recovery plans to improve supplier on-time delivery to 90%.

• Maintained zero stock-outs for critical inventory items and supported 98% productivity yields by aligning replenishment with operational demand.

• Reduced excess purchase orders by 84% and inventory investment by 2% through improved planning and replenishment practices.

• Developed a purchasing tool that improved visibility and reduced part shortages by 75%.

• Partnered with Engineering, Quality, Finance, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Operations on new products, supplier transitions, and process improvements.

Senior Buyer Pfizer — Barceloneta, Puerto Rico Sep 1987 – Nov 2007

• Supported daily manufacturing operations through purchasing, material planning, inventory coordination, and supplier communication.

• Coordinated supplier deliveries with production forecasts to maintain material availability and established safety-stock requirements.

• Worked cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and other teams on product introductions and operational requirements.

• Managed procurement of maintenance, repair, and operational supplies supporting facilities in multiple Puerto Rico locations.

• Evaluated and coordinated approved service providers and alternate suppliers while maintaining ongoing vendor relationships.

Teller & Buyer Citytrust Bank — Bridgeport, Connecticut Feb 1982 – Mar 1984

• Supported banking operations with careful handling of controlled checks, forms, and other banking supplies.

• Coordinated purchasing and monthly inventory control of controlled banking supplies, ensuring availability and accountability.

• Maintained a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, documentation, and compliance with established procedures.

EDUCATION

A. S. - Business Administration 1984 Housatonic College

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Fully bilingual in English and Spanish Available for full-time retail/store operations opportunities

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