Ingrid Amador Alicea
Trujillo Alto,P.R.
Summary
Procurement expert specializing in cost reduction and efficient supply chain management. Proven experience in supplier selection and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Strong analytical skills complemented by effective communication and material requirements planning (MRP) expertise. Demonstrated success in vendor management and negotiation, driving significant cost-saving initiatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Associate Planner Buyer
Highridge Medical
Guaynabo, PR
2024.06 - 2026.01
- Streamlined supply chain development by coordinating forecasts across all demand channels.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure lowest total cost for inventory items.
- Ensured product availability through effective resource utilisation and precise planning.
- Updated planning systems consistently to maintain data integrity.
- Collaborated with new product teams to create successful launch plans as necessary.
- Managed perishable products to minimise obsolescence of expired stock.
- Reviewed vendor invoices thoroughly to detect discrepancies.
- Generated action requirements swiftly based on planning system outputs.
Purchasing Clerk
ZimVie
Guaynabo
2023.09 - 2024.06
- Reviewed open orders, ensuring accurate delivery dates and preventing material shortages.
- Followed up with suppliers to minimise delays in the procurement process.
- Assisted buyers in resolving discrepancies on purchase order acknowledgements and invoices.
- Processed requisitions, purchase orders, supplier changes, and non-conformances efficiently.
- Obtained necessary prints, specifications, and documentation for issuing complete purchase orders.
- Created reports and spreadsheets to facilitate buying and project tracking activities.
- Maintained compliance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Updated ERP and databases with material costs, lead times, and price variances.
Payment Systems (Claims processing/ Fraud Resolution / E-Regulation)
Oriental Bank
San Juan, PR
2022.09 - 2023.06
- Ensured compliance with Regulation E by managing investigation timelines and customer communications.
- Processed chargebacks within MasterCard’s time frames to minimise financial losses.
- Documented all decisions in the transaction posting process using analytical skills.
- Monitored cases for fraud patterns and reported findings to management swiftly.
- Adhered to Bank protocols while maintaining professionalism and protecting customer information.
- Complied with BSA, CFPB, TILA, RESPA, Regulation E, and other financial regulations.
- Maintained accurate claims reporting, tracking status from receipt to closure.
Education
Associate's degree - Chemical Engineering
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR 2011.08 - 2020.03
Skills
- Cost reduction strategies
- Counter-negotiation skills
- Supply chain oversight
- Data analysis expertise
- Order fulfillment management
- Strategic sourcing
- Communication proficiency
- Procurement project management
- Supplier selection processes
- Financial concepts understanding
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Demand planning competency
- Order processing systems knowledge
- Windows operating system knowledge
Timeline
Associate Planner Buyer
Highridge Medical
2024.06 - 2026.01
Purchasing Clerk
ZimVie
2023.09 - 2024.06
Payment Systems (Claims processing/ Fraud Resolution / E-Regulation)
Oriental Bank
2022.09 - 2023.06
Associate's degree - Chemical Engineering
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico
2011.08 - 2020.03