Michelina Ardizzone
Phoenix
Summary
Dynamic procurement professional with extensive experience at Paradise Valley Unified School District. Expert in contract negotiation and vendor analysis, successfully optimizing supply chain processes. Proven ability to develop strategic vendor relationships, resulting in improved pricing and terms. Adept at training staff on best practices, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buyer
Paradise Valley Unified School District
Phoenix
08.1999 - 06.2021
- Managed procurement processes for educational materials and supplies.
- Analyzed vendor proposals to ensure compliance with district standards.
- Collaborated with school administrators to identify purchasing needs.
- Negotiated contracts to secure favorable terms with suppliers.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key vendors and service providers.
- Established purchasing policies to streamline procurement operations.
- Trained staff on procurement procedures and best practices within the district.
- Resolved any discrepancies between purchase orders and actual receipts of goods or services.
- Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
- Participated in negotiations with vendors concerning prices, delivery schedules, warranties and other contractual issues.
- Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.
- Developed relationships with vendors to secure better prices and payment terms.
- Maintained records of all purchases including item descriptions, costs, quantities received.
- Researched competitors and sourced new vendors.
- Participated in industry trade shows and conferences to stay abreast of current trends in product development.
- Evaluated quotations received from prospective suppliers to award purchase orders.
- Prepared bid documents for tender process management according to company's policies and procedures.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Maricopa Community Colleges, Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ06-1999
Associate of General Studies - Business
Maricopa Community Colleges, Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ06-1999
Skills
- Procurement management
- Contract negotiation
- Vendor analysis
- Supply chain optimization
- Inventory control
- Cost analysis
- Contract administration
Certification
- Certified as a Certified Professional Purchasing Buyer with the Naitional Institute of Governmental Purchasers.
Timeline
Buyer
Paradise Valley Unified School District
08.1999 - 06.2021
Associate of Arts - Business
Maricopa Community Colleges, Paradise Valley Community College
Associate of General Studies - Business
Maricopa Community Colleges, Paradise Valley Community College
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