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Aracely Astorga

Tijuana

Summary

Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in Purchasing. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner

A&A Best Fashion
08.2021 - Current
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Assistance Purchasing Manager

Toyota Tsusho Mexico
12.2017 - 05.2021
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
  • Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
  • Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
  • Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
  • Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
  • Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
  • Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
  • Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
  • Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
  • Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.


Senior Buyer

Leach International Mexico
10.2015 - 12.2017
  • Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
  • Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
  • Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
  • Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.

Education

Courses - Social Commerce

Familia X
Ciudad De Mexico
04.2022

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Cetys Universidad Tijuana
Tijuana
06.2011

Skills

  • Procurement Expertise
  • Data Analysis Understanding
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Profit and Loss Understanding
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Operations Management
  • Budget Management
  • Efficiency Improvement
  • Stakeholder Relationship Development
  • Excellent Verbal/Written Communication
  • Business Administration

Languages

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Business Owner

A&A Best Fashion
08.2021 - Current

Assistance Purchasing Manager

Toyota Tsusho Mexico
12.2017 - 05.2021

Senior Buyer

Leach International Mexico
10.2015 - 12.2017

Courses - Social Commerce

Familia X

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Cetys Universidad Tijuana

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