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Aura Alvarado is a seasoned procurement professional with 10+ years of experience in managing international purchases, coordinating with suppliers, and implementing supply chain strategies. She holds a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership and Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology. Fluent in Spanish and Urdu, Aura has worked with various organizations, including PEMEX Procurement International, Inc., the US Department of Health and Human Services, and the Houston Public Library Foundation.

Credentials

  • Purchasing/Supply Chain Management
    University of Houston-Clear Lake
    Nov, 2017
    - Apr, 2026
  • MarketPlace Navigator
    Federal Goverment
    Sep, 2013
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

    • United States
    • Oil and Gas
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Supplier Management & Analysis Coordinator
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      • Coordinates and meets with suppliers assisting them to successfully become registered suppliers achieving an increment in registration up to 75% a month• Coordinates activities between internal and external stakeholders, improving response time 100%, increasing trust• Identify areas of opportunity and implemented improvements such as Log creations to reflect better results• Coordinates visits to suppliers’ facilities helping internal stakeholders understand challenges that suppliers undertake to complete a purchase, improving the relationships• Supervises the execution of the periodical external commercial conditions audit program practiced by external auditors to verify supplier compliance to the best price warranty defined in Framework Agreements, Recovering up to $ 500,000.00 findings• Procures interaction with Oil & Gas Industry stakeholders that are beneficial and of interest (Public and private associations, government agencies, publishers, institutes, agencies, consultants, event organizers, forums, technology research, think tanks, universities, etc.)• Develop strategies that combine the team’s input and provide support for business decisions for meeting PPI’s and client’s (internal and external) needs and/or issues.• Supports the Supplier Relations Department in Mexico with any request regarding international suppliers.

    • Market Research Specialist
      • Mar 2017 - Sep 2021

      The main function of the MRD Department Specialist is to start the Supply chain for international purchases by PEMEX by execution of the following actions, among others:- Designing of RFQ, RFP and RFI to help PEMEX to develop the best acquisition strategies for all its subsidiaries.- Analysis and evaluation of information from reliable sources, international databases, trade shows, seminars, etc. to be reflected in a comprehensive Market Research Deliverable.- Research, collection and interpretation of statistical information such as historical price lists, forecasting, and others to present it to end user to facilitate strategy and decision-making.- R& D of suppliers worldwide to keep a diverse and complete data base- Initial handshake for new suppliers to refer them to Suppliers Directory Registration.- Maintain and update strategic contacts even if a purchasing procedure does not take place in a budgetary period. Achieving a highly effective Supply Chain.

    • Tendering Coordinator Support
      • Jun 2014 - Mar 2017

      Coordinate Projects from the preparation of Statements of Work until Contract Award, including : o Road shows, Tender participation meetings coordination .o Liaison between Tendering Execution Team and Marketing research for the tender rules preparation o Editing and creation of documents required to request RFP for Contracting Procedures such as Tenders, Restricted Tenders, and Competitive Marketing Research bids.o Keeper of the records for the registered bidders and assuring that documentation is complete and updated.o Quality Control and/or proof reading of Tender Rules and regulations and/or Instructions for competitive markets before final publishingo Reception of question for clarification meetings and liaison for information related with Tender events.o Chairing meetings along Tender Execution Manager as needed.o Prepare event minutes, keep order during events, stamp proposals received from participants, etc.o Evaluation procedures for Competitive market Events and Tenderso Preparation of Notification of results to participants as well as requesting and compiling necessary information/Documents for revision of Legal Department and/or guarantees required previous contracts signing, or forwarding documents to HQo Generate the Blanket/Purchase Orders in HITEC system as a result of the Tendering or Bid processes.

    • Administrative Assistant
      • Dec 2013 - Jun 2014

      All admin duties for International Tenders Department, including editing and translation, contacting suppliers, travel arrangements, travel reports, documents registration, etc.

    • Navigator/Costumer Service
      • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
      • Houston, Texas Area

      Certified to help consumers to navigate the Marketplace, tool utilized for the implementation of the ACA

  • Houston Public Library Foundation
    • Denver Harvor Community Center
    • BTOP Technical Trainer
      • Jan 2013 - Jul 2013
      • Denver Harvor Community Center

      Deployed to one of Houston Community Centers to implement the BTOP Program to empower low income population with any knowledge required about Internet, Microsoft Office, Job searching, resume writing, Job labs, etc. All state of the art wireless technology for free access to any one.Already taught more that 180 classes to Adults, and Children. Among the top 10 more succesful sites of the program

  • Neighborhood Tax Center
    • LINC Center, Houston, Texas
    • Intake Specialist
      • Jan 2013 - Apr 2013
      • LINC Center, Houston, Texas

      Reception of clients that come to prepare their taxes, during tax season Jan-Apr, revision of documents, revision of intake forms, fuctions as translator when needed, give instructions regarding proper filling of taxes forms, etc

  • Randstad
    • The Woodlands , TX
    • HR Admin Assistant/ Customer Service Associate/Dependent Verification
      • Nov 2011 - Nov 2012
      • The Woodlands , TX

      Employment verifications, interview scheduling, assistance to Team members to fill W-4 and all other requirements.Attended incoming phone calls and making appointments for retirees, following up with clients who had trouble during enrolling, data entry and data verification, explaining participants about their year spending accounts, and other related information, including auditing for correct documents for coverage.

    • Branch Supervisor
      • Mar 2011 - Jul 2011

      Responsible for managing two branches, including sales, logistics, managing fleet, assigning roles, operations coordination, maintenance records, customer service, bank reports, payrolls, petty cash, etc.Results:Outdated backlog of one month Re organized schedules and duties of personnel for fair duty distribution.Re designed deposit systems for a safer wayInitiated system of Inventory, for parts, furniture, and office suppliesRe designed maintenance record system of buses

    • Diplomatic Mission Administrative Officer
      • Oct 2001 - Aug 2010

      Handled all administrative issues, protocol, receptions, meetings permissions, visas, diplomatic pouch, export permits, registration of cars, cultural events and all other tasks related to Ambassador and other diplomats in the Mission, such as organization of meetings and agendas, travel coordination, emergency handling procedures and othersResults: Demonstrated the ability multitask in crisis times where time and action where key to succeed.Maintained high security codes and standards at Ambassador's Office.Implemented all policies regarding filing system, security, inventory, etcKept all protocol issues updatedIn charge of Inventory

Education

  • 2015 - 2017
    Western Governors University
    Master's degree, Organizational Leadership and Management
  • 2011 - 2013
    Ashford University
    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Gerontology
  • 1988 - 1990
    West Hills College Lemoore
    Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
  • 1986 - 1988
    University of San Carlos
    Area comun, Accounting and Related Services
  • 1983 - 1985
    National School of Commercial Sciences
    Diploma, Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

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