Purchasing Agent
Resume:
JOSEPH M. CASTILLO
**** ******** *** *** *****, CA 92117
**********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Acquire a progressive purchasing role that meets my qualifications as well as providing the opportunity to effectively apply my procurement knowledge to your organization.
Proficient with Oracle ERP system, Microsoft Office and Outlook
Built and maintained an excellent rapport with employees with interpersonal communication
Able to work within required deadlines and complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment under pressure, independently or as a team member
EXPERIENCE
Present Senomyx, Inc. San Diego, CA
Purchasing Analyst
Place daily requisitions onto Purchase Orders.
Analyze cost saving measures by cross referencing products w/ multiple vendors.
Sourced new suppliers to effectively seek cost savings while supporting critical chemistry and biology projects.
Maintained excellent client relations with vendors and internal employees through regular communication and prompt follow-up and response time.
Provided support to accounts payable to improve turn-around time of invoice processing, payments, reconciliation and reporting.
Sourced compounds for lab from various vendors.
Work with sales representatives for quotes on products to ensure the best pricing.
Submit daily orders to vendors via email and/or fax.
Assign tags and keep record of all incoming assets.
Act as liaison between upper management and chemists/biologists.
Keep log of all Lot/Reserve critical goods.
Multi-task between projects.
Monitor inventory levels based on projected usage using in-house software system.
2007-2011 Senomyx, Inc. San Diego, CA
Purchasing Associate
Placed daily requisitions onto Purchase orders.
Submitted daily orders to vendors via email and/or fax.
Contacted sales representatives for quotes on products to ensure the best pricing.
Maintained records of all Purchase Orders.
Processed returns to vendors.
Provided support to Lab Manager with maintaining required safety items for labs.
Kept log of all Lot/Reserve critical goods.
Monitored and adjusted inventory levels based on projected usage using in-house software system.
Trained receiving personnel on proper procedure for handling materials and data input.
2005-2007 Senomyx, Inc. San Diego, CA
Receiving Clerk
Received all incoming packages and freight.
Entered all data from Purchase Orders into ERP computer system.
Distributed all packages to employees throughout building.
Registered all compounds into database.
Maintained Inventory room and inventory levels.
Distributed all in-house requests for supplies.
Processed any returns to vendors.
Shipped out any packages using FedEx and/or UPS.
2002-2005 Home Delivery Link San Diego, CA
Warehouse Assistant Supervisor
Received, controlled and kept track of all goods and materials.
Distributed merchandise each day according to manifest.
Coordinated incoming freight from multiple carriers.
Scheduled daily activities for personnel.
Kept logs of all incoming freight.
Shipped out any packages/merchandise using FedEx, UPS or large load carriers.
Performed Inventory control procedures.
Worked as customer service for patrons using will-call.
Operated various hand tools.
Operated platform forklift to pick orders and store goods.
Maintained an organized and clean warehouse.
EDUCATION
1991-1994 S.U.N.Y. Delhi Delhi, NY
Marketing
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