Cindy Vasquez Email and Phone Number

• Control national purchase order processes, supporting customer requirements for one of world’s largest diagnostic laboratory medicine companies. o Oversee Capital Purchase Orders valued at >$1M for corporate offices and labs. o Order for >100 locations and departments, collaborating across manufacturing, quality assurance, and technical operations teams. Navigate >250 emails daily.o Support >80 requisitioners and end-users.o Place ~100-125 POs weekly, across phone and online ordering.o Hit lead times.• Deliver purchasing improvement initiatives.o Design and implement central email solution to streamline materials distribution. o Invited by corporate management to serve as sole buyer responsible for new software implementation. Drafted standard operating procedure (SOPs) on system.• Partner with >200 vendors.o Conduct personal training on ordering systems.o Maintain open lines of communication with vendor sales representatives.• Mentor and train >250 new hires annually as senior buyer.• Ensure cost objectives are met.o Track pricing rates from materials to shipping. Update pricing in system as contracts are renewedo Gain pricing approval from appropriate department heads.o Curtail issues immediately. Resolve concerns within 24 hours.o Communicate dollar and quantity numbers with end user. o Work cross-functionally with Accounts Payable on invoice accuracy and resolve issues, such as: verifying and disputing invoices when necessary which includes communications with vendors when credit memos are due.• Focus on accuracy in order on parts and materials using strong analytical skills. o Collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions to troubleshoot and provide solutions. o Oversee product information for 1000s of products.o Developed several weekly discrepancy reports for Accounts Payable to assist in resolving difficult unpaid invoices. Other reporting developed was for a Tier 1 Vendor to help resolve POD and CMs.

• Responsible for processing purchase orders to vendors and ensured the timely arrival of product on site by using computer program.• Reconciled confirmations sent in from vendor against purchase order program with original purchase order for documentation purposes.• Assisted senior buyers with gathering information on products received, as well as obtained data needed from vendors regarding delivery requirements and pricing.• Composed purchases orders and requisitions for work done by vendors so Accounts Payable department can process the payment.• Contacted vendors by phone to confirm purchase order received to ensure life-sustaining equipment received on time.• Received purchase requests, analyzed for quantity, specifications, and delivery. • Followed up with the vendor on overdue orders and expedited delivery when shipments were overdue or when there was an unexpected demand for an item.• Developed alternative sources, ensured continuity of supply, consistency of quality, competitive pricing, and was aware of non-price consideration.• Advised management of market conditions and supplier base activity, which could affect pricing and/or delivery. • Assisted hospital staff seeking information about supplies, equipment, services or vendors. • Educated hospital staff about purchasing and materials, management policies, practices, and operations. • Reconciled problem invoices referred from accounts payable with vendors. • Assisted the receiving department and hospital staff with the location of lost items by seeking verification of delivery from the vendor.• Coordinated the return of surplus supplies to vendors for credit. • Generated effective communication, good relations, and a positive image with suppliers and co-workers.

• Responsible for ordering in-house paper stock, special order stock, office supplies, and bindery/press supplies.• Developed and maintained strong relationships daily with many of the paper vendors in the Austin area and the surrounding region.• Checked, organized, and maintained inventory levels for paper and other products on a daily basis. • Performed month end inventory cycle counts.• Responsible for completing purchase orders and turning them in to accounts payable for processing.• Accepted and verified deliveries of paper and other supplies from vendors.• Evaluated supplier’s performance and comparative pricing between vendors (price, on-time, delivery, quality).• Organized and maintained overall responsibility for any returns to vendors in a timely manner.• Worked with the shipping and receiving department on any material discrepancies.• Expedited delinquent orders.• Created a vendor evaluation form and the accompanying procedures to help rate vendors.• Responsible for contacting contractors for sublet work to ensure competitive pricing with jobs.

• Responsible for ordering in-house paper stock, special order stock, office supplies, and bindery/press supplies.• Developed and maintained strong relationships daily with many of the paper vendors in the Austin area and the surrounding region.• Checked, organized, and maintained inventory levels for paper and other products on a daily basis. • Responsible for completing purchase orders and turning them in to accounts payable for processing.• Accepted and verified deliveries of paper and other supplies from vendors.• Evaluated supplier’s performance and comparative pricing between vendors (price, on-time, delivery, quality).• Organized and maintained overall responsibility for any returns to vendors in a timely manner.• Worked with the shipping and receiving department on any material discrepancies and expedited delinquent orders.