Andrea Tachner Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Create new RFPs with SOW. Manage, track, and oversee pending RFPs (15 or more).
• Issue subcontracts and submit them to the Legal department for approval.
• Request quotes, issue purchase orders and follow through to delivery.

Torrance, California, United States

• Analyzed 50% of the open order report (about 400 POs) weekly and worked with vendors about past-due purchase orders and new delivery dates. Changed delivery dates accordingly.
• Inquired with vendors daily about orders due in the next 60 days. Will they deliver on time?
• Expedited orders and met with problem vendors weekly.
• Created 25 to 40 RFQs each week (for three buyers) and received quotes.

Remote

• Requested quotes and placed several purchase orders each week, using contracted information.
• Daily/weekly follow-up on all orders through delivery.
• Resolved invoice and delivery issues weekly, plus returns to the vendor.
• Managed vendor relationships, resource optimization, and customer service to internal and external clients.

Redondo Beach, California, United States

• Procured custom-built containers for the Ground Support group and made-to-order parts for different types of jet planes.
• Requested quotes, and used extensive data analysis to select the best vendor and price for each order. Included contracted information.
• Issued purchase orders and used the data to thoroughly explain why each vendor and price was fair and reasonable, per government regulations.
• Resolved any invoice or delivery issues.
• Managed vendors, daily/weekly PO follow-up, and customer service to internal and external clients.

San Pedro, California, United States

• U.S. Water Taxi is contracted with Conoco Phillips to procure all consumable items for five oil tankers in the Pacific Ocean.
• Procured food and other consumable items for 60% (3 of 5 oil tankers) by requesting quotes and issuing purchase orders.
• Regularly managed logistics for 3 oil tankers, including determining the best port location and dock date for each ship twice every 6 weeks.
• Confirmed delivery and physically counted all units delivered to the port of Los Angeles.
• Completed expediting, invoice problem resolution, and confirmation of all orders and PO follow-up.

Torrance CA

• Drove purchasing functions for custom car parts, cars, and contracted services. Customer Service to internal and external clients.
• Requested, analyzed, and negotiated quotes.
• Issued purchase orders, and followed up on each one through to delivery.
• Trained new procurement staff regarding general procurement principles and policies/procedures.

Long Beach, CA

• Managed and issued all RFx and POs for several departments, including IT, Facilities, Marketing, Call Centers, and SCAN Medical Clinics. Researched and added new vendors.
• Evaluated and managed vendors, requested and analyzed quotes, and customer service to internal and external clients, and sought qualified new vendors.
• Issued and negotiated RFPs worth $100,000 or more.
• Negotiated prices and maximized cost savings for most used IT hardware, resulting in substantial savings.
• Ensured on-time delivery through daily/weekly follow-ups with vendors. Resolved invoice problems.

Inglewood, CA

• Procured electronic components, printed circuit boards, custom-made metal parts, and professional/ technical services. Sought out and vetted new vendors.
• Requested, analyzed, and negotiated quotes, then issued purchase orders. Issued 15 to 25 purchase orders each day.
• Managed vendor relationships and customer service. Returned problem parts to vendors.
• Revised and improved company policies and procedures for procurement.
• Trained new procurement staff regarding general procurement principles and company policies/procedures.

El Segundo, CA

• CSC is a global IT services powerhouse, delivering on the world's largest, most complex projects to transform the way governments, companies and communities. 2007-2008
• Procured IT and facilities products and services for the CSC corporate headquarters
• Requested, analyzed and negotiated quotes and issued purchase orders
• Daily / weekly follow up on all PO’s
• Managed all capital assets 2008-2010 CSC contractor with Raytheon
• Issued purchase orders for IT supplies and services on Raytheon’s behalf

El Segundo, CA

• DIRECTV delivers satellite-based television services to U.S. customers in homes and businesses. Our operations include some of the world's most advanced technologies in the delivery of a seamless viewing experience.
• Procured all premium, promotional and gift merchandise
• Created gift ideas and strategies for all corporate events based on budget, location and recipients
• Requested and analyzed all quotes and provided customer service to internal and external clients
• Managed vendors and sought out qualified new vendors plus customer service to internal and external customers
• Negotiated with vendors to save money on items purchased every year. Saved 16% over the prior year.

Los Angeles, CA

Oversaw the sale and delivery of headwear to 100+ retail clients, creating individualized design concepts and merchandising strategies to meet the specific requirements of each account. Analyzed industry and consumer trends to design new products and styles and to optimize material cost and sourcing strategies.

Irvine, CA

Led the development and execution of account management and sales development strategies for both inside and external sales efforts. Launched Reebok's first inside sales program focused on the sale of athletic footwear and apparel.

Agoura, CA

Bachelor Of Science Degree, Child Development & Family Studies

High School Diploma

Education record