Procurement Operations Specialist: RFQs & PO Matching

CHARMAIN FERREIRA

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST PURCHASING COORDINATOR

Monroe, NC 980-***-**** *************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/charmain-ferreira-53421520 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Procurement and purchasing professional experienced in end-to-end purchasing, supplier sourcing, RFQs, purchase orders, vendor relationships, invoice matching, and procurement documentation in telecommunications and project-based operations. Supported approximately 24 projects annually and coordinated purchasing, vendor inquiries, and payment activities with finance and operational teams.

CORE SKILLS

Procurement Operations Purchasing Request for Quotation (RFQ) Supplier Evaluation Vendor Management Purchase Orders Requisitions Price Negotiation Contract Administration Three-Way Matching Invoice Verification BuildSmart Project Coordination Audit Documentation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VEA Telecoms USA Co. (VEA Connect) Senior Administrator Accounts Payable Dec 2022 – Jun 2025

• Coordinated purchase requisitions, approved purchase orders, supplier inquiries, and purchasing requirements for telecommunications operations.

• Negotiated supplier pricing and rental arrangements for tools, vehicles, and equipment.

• Matched purchase orders, receiving documentation, and vendor invoices; supported approximately 12 subcontractors and processed 30+ invoices monthly.

• Maintained vendor and purchasing records and collaborated with finance on approximately $700K in monthly payment activity.

• Provided administrative and operational support to the CFO and President; supervised three administrative employees. Veatel (Pty) Ltd Procurement Manager Jun 2019 – Nov 2023

• Managed end-to-end procurement for approximately 24 projects annually, including RFQs, supplier evaluation, requisitions, purchase orders, invoice capture, and payment preparation.

• Coordinated 10+ suppliers and approximately 10 subcontractors; resolved purchasing, documentation, invoicing, and payment issues.

• Negotiated pricing to support cost efficiency and project margins.

• Used BuildSmart to record invoices, track procurement activity, and maintain supplier and financial records.

• Maintained purchasing documentation for reporting, reconciliations, and audit support. EOH Recruitment Solutions Senior Recruitment Consultant – IT Division Nov 2017 – May 2019

• Managed IT recruitment client accounts, contractual documentation, and financial administration.

• Handled credit control, invoice follow-up, billing inquiries, and Terms of Business agreements. Kelly Group Account Manager – Recruitment Mar 2013 – Feb 2016

• Managed an account that expanded from 7 to more than 200 associates; coordinated timesheets, payroll information, invoicing, and compliance.

• Resolved client billing and operational inquiries; monitored revenue targets and operational KPIs. Only The Best Recruitment Permanent Recruitment Consultant Sep 2007 – Feb 2010

• Managed recruitment lifecycle, client relationships, candidate records, and branch administration.

• Trained new employees; recognized as Highest Biller in 2008. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Project Management — SAQA Recruitment Certificate of Competence — NQF Level 4 EDUCATION

Matric / National Senior Certificate (NHC) — South Africa

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