Dedicated and results-driven procurement professional with over 8 years of experience in supply chain management, specializing in procurement functions, vendor management, and supply chain optimization. I hold a Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management from the C. T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston, along with certifications in Energy Supply Management, Business Analytics, and Strategic Sourcing.Currently, I am a Senior Buyer at Select Chemistry, where I manage procurement operations, negotiate freight rates, and oversee inventory worth $5 million stored in a third-party warehouse. My role involves working closely with stakeholders to enhance cost, quality, and service performance, and I have successfully improved inventory accuracy from 85% to 95%.Previously, I served as a Buyer at Rockwater Energy Solutions, where I expedited purchase orders and contributed to significant yearly savings, helping the company save $200K. Additionally, I have experience as an Operations Analyst at Aktopa, LLC, where I facilitated product freight packaging and delivery.My expertise includes:Procurement functions: RFI, RFQ, RFPVendor ManagementSupply Chain OptimizationImport Operations ManagementInventory Control & ManagementInventory AuditingProficiency in Microsoft AX (ERP System)I am passionate about leveraging my skills to drive efficiency and cost savings in procurement and supply chain management. Let's connect to discuss how I can contribute to the success of your organization!