Olga Rivera Román

 

PO Box 747 – Naguabo, Puerto Rico  00718 – Tel. 787-874-2756

 

Objective

 

To assume a position of responsibility within the Purchasing/Material Department of a Manufacturing Organization.

 

Background Summary

 

Extensive experience in the Purchasing of MROs and Raw Materials within the pharmaceutical industry.  Considered to be a reliable professional with a meaningful and proven performance record, who is dedicated, assertive, organized, goal oriented and highly motivated.   Completely bilingual in Spanish and English in written and verbal aspects.  Computer literate in Word and Excel.  Excellent skills managing contract negotiations. 

 

Professional Experience

 

Alcon Puerto Rico, Inc. - Humacao, Puerto Rico                                   

Planner/Buyer                                                                                        1999- Present

Responsible for planning, buying and expediting of Chemicals and Primary components such as bottles, plugs, and closures in support of the plant manufacturing and packaging operations. Change in scope from previous job.

 

Purchasing Agent                                                                                   1986 - 1999

Purchased MRO supplies and Raw Material Supplies such as chemicals, bottles, printed packaging components, plugs, and closures.  Visited suppliers, performed Vendor Audits and negotiation of contracts.

 

Other Positions at Alcon

Junior Buyer

Purchasing Secretary

 

Major Accomplishments

 

q       Negotiated with different suppliers within areas of responsibility and obtained cost reductions, better quality of product, and improved delivery performance.

q       Participated in Productivity Improvement Teams associated with areas of support in aiding to maximize productivity efforts.

q       Collaborated in the implementation of the JD Edwards integrated systems contributing with my efforts to simplify purchasing processes and procedures.

 
Education

 

University of Turabo – Caguas, PR

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration with a major in Management

 

Associations

Member of Purchasing Managers Association of Puerto Rico