Buyer

GINA D. BENEDETTI

**** ******* ***** **** # **** Henderson, NV 89052

HM 702-***-**** CL 702-***-****

*******@***.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Duties and Responsibilities: General procurement activities for assigned areas of products, services, or specific departments. Including requisition review, research, competitive quotes with due diligence, purchase order creation, order award, time sensitive delivery assurance and invoice variance resolution as per the procedures and controls of procurement.

Business Development: Responsible for the effective negotiation of contracts, the renewal, cancellations and the awarding of new contracts, delivering sustainable Total Cost of Ownership reductions annually. Senior buyer for the purchasing organizations fulfillment efforts through establishing replenishment programs, vendor consigned inventory, and expanding purchasing spend and utilization of low cost global sourcing.

CAREER OVERVIEW

Project Manager - Airgroup A Radiant Logistics Company – Las Vegas, NV – Sept. 09 –Present

 Managed major existing clients and incoming projects, expediting goods based on project needs with full knowledge of domestic and international freight logistics. Maintained a continuous flow of communication with freight providers and clients to ensure proper supply chain management and timely deliveries.

Senior Buyer - MGM Mirage Design Group / MGM Mirage CityCenter - Las Vegas, NV- Sept. 04 – June 09

 Responsible for processing purchase requisitions, clarifying specifications provided, developing a conceptual understanding of provided specifications or scope of services, identifies sources including a certified diversity entity where ever applicable to fulfill those specifications, obtains competitive prices from vendors via tangible and ethical RFQ / RFP processes, analyzes data, makes recommendations, offers alternative solutions when applicable, converts approved purchase requisitions into purchase orders, awards properly authorized purchase orders, confirms receipt / acceptance of purchase order, assures timely delivery, resolves invoice discrepancies, conducts vendor management.

PBX Operator - Treasure Island Hotel - Las Vegas, NV - Oct. 1993 - Sept. 04

 Responsible for providing supervision, delegation, support and leadership in the PBX department in accordance with the objectives, performance and quality standards established by the hotel. Directed and maintained the hotel phone system staff and creation and logging of daily reports.

PBX Operator - Mirage Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas, NV Sept. 1989 - Oct. 1993

 Responsible for providing prompt, courteous and efficient handling of all incoming calls and assistance for outgoing calls which transpire through PBX. Acted as an integral part in emergency management, (fire, medical, power/system failure) by contacting the designated personnel for immediate assistance.

PBX/Limo Dispatch - Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas, NV March 1987- Sept. 1989

 All aspects of PBX system, including Answering hotel's main telephone number and connecting guests and colleagues to the correct telephone extension, input and access data in a computer precisely and efficiently.

EDUCATION

Valley High School Graduate 1984 - With extensive vocational and professional development training.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

 Extensive knowledge of many computer programs including: All MS Office applications, ACT, Lotus Office suite, knowledge of Timberline purchasing/inventory programs, purchasing/buyers understanding of accounting practices and theories

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References provided upon request

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