Wilson Diaz
Purchasing Services Administrator
Dover,DE
Summary
Experienced purchasing professional with top-notch leadership, program management and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies, reduces waste and supports business needs with efficient, high-quality materials.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Purchasing Services Administrator
DHSS, Division Of Public Health, Clinical Services
Smyrna, DE
08.2023 - Current
- Reviews requisitions and purchase orders for completeness and accuracy: contacts user to obtain additional information as required.
- Determines whether items to be purchased are on contract, require either formal or informal bidding or may be obtained by phone or from a catalog.
- Writes specifications for bids, has them advertised , printed and sent to appropriate vendors; evaluates bids received for conformity to bid specifications and compliance with governing laws, rules and regulations; tabulates and submits a recommendation of award.
- Ensures prompt and complete deliveries; investigates problems and complaints from merchandise; initiates change orders and cancellations as required.
- interviews vendor representatives for new and improved products, service and marketing conditions.
- Maintains files on open purchase orders and correspondence, vendor lists, product catalogs and contract awards.
- Attends meeting and seminars concerned with specification revisions, standardization and product evaluation.
- May supervise clerical personnel.
- Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
- Enhanced internal communication by creating a centralized information hub accessible to all staff members.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient administrative systems and procedures.
- Oversaw vendor relations, negotiating contracts that resulted in cost savings for the organization.
- Served as a liaison between departments, fostering open communication channels that improved overall organizational function.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders through prompt response times and thorough issue resolution efforts.
- Maintained accurate documentation of company policies and procedures for easy reference by all employees.
Student
University Of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Conducted research projects, gathering data and information from a variety of sources.
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
City Carrier
United States Post Office
Newark, DE
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Collected mail from letter boxes on specific route both on foot and by vehicle.
- Used portable devices to maintain system records by scanning items delivered to homes and businesses.
- Pleasantly greeted and engaged customers, assisting with any mail-related issues.
- Provided change of address cards and other postal forms when needed.
Logistics Specialist
Linchpin Technologies
Aberdeen, MD
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Researched issues and assessed inefficiencies within supply chain using SAP to devise solutions and improve performance.
- Minimized process discrepancies by spearheading budget, supervising staff and controlling inventory and supply management.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
City Letter Carrier
United States Post Office
Williamsburg, VA
01.2017 - 03.2022
- Collected mail from letter boxes on specific route both on foot and by vehicle.
- Engaged customers with pleasant demeanor and offered to help with mail-related issues.
- Planned and cased mail in sequence of delivery for designated route.
- Delivered packages and mail to business and people in local area.
- Distributed mail on foot to residences and businesses, delivering to approximately 1,000 customers per shift.
Student
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville , NC
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Conducted research projects, gathering data and information from a variety of sources.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
Purchasing Manager
United States Marine Corps
Jacksonville, NC
04.2003 - 12.2014
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Used Oracle to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Eleven years experience in procurement services which includes purchasing goods and services in accordance with procurement procedures and contract specifications.
- Eleven years experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
- Eleven years of knowledge developing policies or procedures.
- Eleven years Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through the Military, all while performing as a leader working & overseeing the work of others; eleven years of supervising staff which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; eleven years of supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.
- Have trained, supervised and lead over 10,000 personnel over an eleven year career. Maintaining multiple facilities both foreign and domestic.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD 01.2022 - 07.2024
Skills
Profit and loss understanding
undefinedTimeline
Purchasing Services Administrator
DHSS, Division Of Public Health, Clinical Services
08.2023 - Current
City Carrier
United States Post Office
04.2023 - 08.2023
Student
University Of Maryland Global Campus
01.2023 - 12.2023
Logistics Specialist
Linchpin Technologies
03.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of Maryland - College Park
01.2022 - 07.2024
City Letter Carrier
United States Post Office
01.2017 - 03.2022
Student
Coastal Carolina Community College
01.2015 - 07.2017
Purchasing Manager
United States Marine Corps
04.2003 - 12.2014
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