Excel
Ana Laura Gonzalez
Purchasing Assistant
Montevideo,Uruguay
Summary
Dedicated purchasing assistant professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Purchasing Assistant possessing extensive experience in supplier relationship management. Delivers targeted results and manages changes effectively. Vast knowledge of end-to-end procurement processes with commitment to strengthening and maintaining outstanding vendor relations. Motivated, driven and fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Purchasing Expert
Universidad de la República
Montevideo, Foreign Trade Import-Export - Direct purchases
09.2011 - Current
- Laura is state official, public administrative with more than ten years of experience, main task is in import-export area.
- Works regularly on multicultural projects, budgets and teams and is avid learner as well as structured and responsive leader.
- Used to working independently, autonomously and is known for realistic yet thorough and no-nonsense approach. It is widely valued as resource for quality, consistency and reliability of its work, and for its ease of working well with very diverse teams (in person and remotely). Has working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Has ability to adapt in rapidly changing environment
- Managed more than 90% of University's imports.
- Focus is on supply chain planning processes, on their efficiency, defines desired result, along with optimizing total cost, while improving cycle time and reducing inventories and net working capital. Operating with integrity.
- Experienced facilitator, used to building bridges between different actors.
Local Sales Manager
Candil
Montevideo, MO
01.2011 - 09.2011
- Delivered engaging sales presentations to new clients, explaining technical information in simplified language to promote features and increase client base.
- Managed over 75 customer calls per day
Customer Support Executive
Teleshopping
Montevideo, MO
11.2008 - 12.2010
- Established and monitored customer service standards by employing recognized and comprehensive benchmarks.
- Increased sales by 10%
Public Relations and Service Supervisor
Multiservices Inc
Montevideo, MO
02.2007 - 02.2008
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers
Education
Trade Certificate in Import-Export - Import And Export
Government Customs Office
Montevideo 06.2018 - 06.2019
Abbreviated And Public Tender Assistant - State Purchases
State Purchasing Regulatory Agency
Montevideo 03.2013 - 05.2013
Direct Purchasing Agent - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
State Purchasing Regulatory Agency
Montevideo 06.2012 - 08.2012
Skills
Purchasing expertise
Spreadsheets expertise
Strategic planning
Business administration
Project Management
Negotiation
Documentation and control
Accomplishments
- Achieved shopping plan achieved thanks to the effective help of your work. Achieving compliance in a timely manner
Software
Word
Timeline
Trade Certificate in Import-Export - Import And Export
Government Customs Office
06.2018 - 06.2019
Abbreviated And Public Tender Assistant - State Purchases
State Purchasing Regulatory Agency
03.2013 - 05.2013
Direct Purchasing Agent - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
State Purchasing Regulatory Agency
06.2012 - 08.2012
Purchasing Expert
Universidad de la República
09.2011 - Current
Local Sales Manager
Candil
01.2011 - 09.2011
Customer Support Executive
Teleshopping
11.2008 - 12.2010
Public Relations and Service Supervisor
Multiservices Inc
02.2007 - 02.2008