Remote Data Entry Clerk

Nancy A. Rivera, Data Entry Clerk

HOUSTON, *****, United States, 832-***-****, *******.****@*****.***, SUMMARY Organized professional with extensive experience in procurement, sales, and business development seeking a Remote Data Entry Clerk position. Proven ability to manage complex documentation, negotiate with vendors, and ensure timely delivery of materials. Eager to leverage strong communication and organizational skills to support Staffing Data Services Agency. Offers meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to efficient data management for growth opportunities.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Telemarketing

CHARITY CLOTHING PICK UP

03/2025 – 06/2025 Houston

Solicited charitable donations.

VP Sales - Latin America

SMITHCO IS

05/2019 – 04/2024 Houston, United States

Orchestrated the planning, selection, administration, and closing of procurements, including scope evaluation, global and domestic sourcing, RFQ preparation for vendors and manufacturers, review of supplier quotes, and commercial evaluation.

Negotiated prices and prepared client quotations, managing technical and commercial clarifications.

Administered client purchase orders and prepared supplier purchase orders, overseeing order management, technical and commercial approvals, supplier inspection visits, and order expediting.

Managed documentation control and shipping processes. Cultivated and maintained relationships with clients and suppliers. Assessed vendor performance.

Documented lessons learned for continuous improvement. Instituted process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. Business Development

INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC

06/2016 – 02/2019 Houston

Managed and developed relationships with Latin American Oil and Gas Companies, including PDVSA, ECOPETROL, PETROAMAZONAS, PACIFICO RUBIALES, McDermott (Mexico), and AGIP de Ecuador, facilitating business operations within the United States. Issued Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and prepared client proposals. Processed purchase orders, consolidated related documentation, expedited material delivery, and managed shipment logistics. Conducted thorough customer needs assessments, identified opportunities, provided technical product solutions, and guided clients through the sales cycle.

Established and maintained business relationships with key decision-makers and influencers, as well as potential suppliers.

Maintained a comprehensive understanding of client business drivers and objectives to develop effective account strategies. Identified and documented customer organizational structures and political dynamics influencing decision-making.

Formulated and sustained account strategies to maximize business relationships, crafting value propositions to ensure long-term partnerships. Drove business development initiatives across Latin America. International Sales

Industrial Supply Inc

10/2013 – 12/2014 Houston

Managed and developed relationships with Latin American Oil and Gas Companies, including PDVSA, ECOPETROL, PETROAMAZONAS, PACIFICO RUBIALES, McDermott (Mexico), and AGIP de Ecuador, facilitating business operations within the United States. Issued Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and prepared client proposals. Processed purchase orders, consolidated related documentation, expedited material delivery, and managed shipment logistics. Conducted thorough customer needs assessments, identified opportunities, provided technical product solutions, and guided clients through the sales cycle.

Established and maintained business relationships with key decision-makers and influencers, as well as potential suppliers.

Maintained a comprehensive understanding of client business drivers and objectives to develop effective account strategies. Identified and documented customer organizational structures and political dynamics influencing decision-making.

Formulated and sustained account strategies to maximize business relationships, crafting value propositions to ensure long-term partnerships. Executed the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase for the expansion and modernization of a refinery in Colombia. Obtained quotations, prepared commercial analyses, and submitted bids. Furnished monthly status reports to management and clients. Cultivated and maintained effective business relationships with current and potential vendors.

Acquired and maintained knowledge of products, services, and capabilities of current and potential vendors.

Collaborated closely with clients and management on material procurement for the revamp of a unit in Barrancabermeja, Colombia. Oversaw the procurement of all indirect orders.

Managed post-award purchase order administration, including change orders, extensions, and invoice processing with accounting and suppliers. Created and maintained a vendor database for all bidding vendors involved in projects.

Trained Spanish-speaking procurement personnel in Colombia on JD Edwards 1 system.

Senior Project Buyer

Alliance Eng.

03/2006 – 04/2009 Houston, United States

Managed assigned commodities by communicating Material Requirements Planning (MRP) changes and forecasts to minimize excess inventory and achieve optimal stock levels.

Oversaw invoice reconciliations, RFQ management, system database reviews, and regular inventory reporting.

Maintained commodity re-order points, aligning with forecasts for production scale-up and revenue targets.

Monitored non-consignment Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) min/max stockroom inventories via the MRP system and initiated orders within established guidelines.

Negotiated and managed purchase orders for mechanical, electrical, and electronic commodities, as well as items fabricated to engineering specifications.

Interviewed, selected, and developed new and existing suppliers in accordance with OEM supplier guidelines.

Developed and implemented purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures for ISO compliance and the new Point of Sale (POS) system.

Audited supplier procedures and documentation in conjunction with quality management, using ISO requirements as a benchmark. Maintained vendor/supplier quality documents to support ISO standards and ensured up-to-date vendor files for analysis.

Coordinated the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, soliciting formal product cost and availability to meet customer requirements. Expedited timely responses for quotation acknowledgments and addressed commercial and technical clarifications for RFQs.

Visited manufacturer facilities to attend kick-off meetings, conduct inspections, expedite orders, and witness performance testing. Senior Project Manager

Oxy

08/2004 – 02/2006 Houston, United States

Developed sound, cost-effective strategies for the procurement of materials essential to business operations.

Sustained supplier relationships while continuously identifying and vetting additional vendors.

Evaluated spending operations, seeking opportunities to enhance the quality of purchased products and improve delivery timeliness with both local and international suppliers.

Communicated regularly with management regarding the efficient flow of goods and services impacting production.

Conducted cost analyses and established benchmarks for performance improvement.

Developed risk management procedures to mitigate losses resulting from product shortages.

Supervised a purchasing team and delegated tasks across departments as required.

Collaborated with the company's legal department to ensure favorable contract terms.

Undertook travel to manufacturer facilities and to field locations (Ecuador). Procurement Manager

SANTOS CMI

09/2001 – 08/2004 Houston, United States

Developed sound, cost-effective strategies for the procurement of materials essential to business operations.

Maintained supplier relationships while continually scouting for additional vendors.

Evaluated spending operations, seeking opportunities to enhance the quality of purchased products and improve delivery timeliness. Communicated regularly with management regarding the efficient flow of goods and services impacting production.

Liaised effectively with clients.

Conducted cost analyses and established benchmarks for performance improvement.

Developed risk management procedures to mitigate losses resulting from product shortages.

Supervised a purchasing team and delegated tasks across departments as necessary.

Collaborated with the company's legal department to ensure favorable contract terms.

Managed procurement for Petroleum, Gas, and Energy projects across Guatemala, Ecuador, Bahamas, and Mexico.

SKILLS Supply Management Global Sourcing

Oil and Gas Construction Site Inspections

Field Inspection Microsoft Project

Technical Translation ISO Standards

Project Control Purchasing

Negotiation Site Inspections

Microsoft Office Communication

Strategic Thinking Travel

INTERESTS Volunteer at Mesa Outreach Gardening

Crafting Reading

Help the Homeless

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