Results-oriented Lead Buying Coordinator with 7 years of experience driving procurement excellence. Proven track record in SAP Ariba integration, P2P and S2P activities, and catalog enablement, contributing to streamlined operations. Adept at managing high-pressure assignments while ensuring timely support for P2P help desk inquiries and efficient invoice handling. Career ambitions include enhancing sourcing strategies and further optimizing procurement processes.
Managed data access control (DACS) across all locations.
Collaborated on international process streamlining and workflow optimization through MDSL.
Managed rollout of real-time exchange platforms.
Coordinate Monthly Meetings with line of business partners for market data discussions.
Enabled Thomson Reuters real-time exchange access for seamless data flow.
Updated market data templates including SOPs and price changes in MDSL.
Verified compliance of Bloomberg contracts ahead of signing.
Maintained and updated records of Bloomberg terminals within inventory database.
Managed shared mailboxes, responding to business inquiries.
Provided essential support to Wells Fargo Advisor Groups alongside the wholesale line of business.
Fostered collaborations with leading data providers including Bloomberg, Reuters, S&P, and Morningstar.
Sought out and evaluated vendors, negotiated prices and completed contracts.
Ensured purchase orders were delivered promptly for multiple categories.
Oversaw L&D process by creating Purchase Requisitions.
Excelled at handling several tasks concurrently.
Maintained high-quality work standards under pressure.
Effectively executed tasks related to purchase order creation, revision, and closure.
Prepared comprehensive work instructions for various categories.
Generated purchase orders for IT equipment.
Streamlined the order processing workflow, cutting processing time by 25%, which allowed the team to focus on strategic sourcing initiatives.
Negotiated product prices, discounts and shipping incentives with vendors.
Implemented cost-saving initiatives that reduced procurement expenses by a significant percentage.
Combined root-level authentication and authorization technologies with ongoing system design to harden finished solutions.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Collaborated with diverse teams, including Level 2 Ariba Support and ServiceNow.
Managed complete lifecycle of IT software, hardware, office supplies, and facilities.
Directed all Tactical and Spot Buying operations.
Negotiated supplier pricing, delivery timelines, and payment conditions.
Presented innovative ideas to enhance operational tools used in Buying Groups.
Resolved disputes and claims with vendors and suppliers.
Participated in negotiations with suppliers over pricing structures and discounts, as required.
Collected documentation to assemble new purchase order contract folders.
Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure accurate requisition handling and prompt delivery of IT hardware and software purchases.
Executed comprehensive price analysis and secured the best procurement deals.
Coordinated with diverse vendors to enhance procurement strategies by evaluating key factors like quality, price, and delivery efficiency.
Added requisition entries to blanket purchase orders.
Assessed condition of shipped products upon arrival to meet quality standards.