AnnMarie Yousef

6248 Firefly Dr., San Jose, CA 95120

(408) 386-0711, annmarie_yousef@yahoo.com
SUMMARY: Five years of experience in corporate purchasing, sourcing and vendor m
anagement, supporting operations, engineering, sales, IT, HR, R&D, and marketing
. Solid analytical skills with the ability to apply corporate policy, financial
, and business principles to the procurement process. In addition, five years o
f experience in a financial organization supporting clients with their financial
transactions. Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced technical environment with
the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision. Able to manage
a multitude of projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail. Excellen
t interpersonal / communications skills.
EDUCATION: Bachelors of Science, Business Management, San Jose State University,
2008
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Manpower Staffing Services (Abbott Vascular)
2008-2009
Validation Support
•Supporting departments Validation, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering, R
& D Engineering, and Information Technology, reporting to Validation and Bio Man
agement.
•Support with Validation Gap Project, Engineering Change Notice, Design Qualificatio
n and Commissioning, Validation Change Request.
•Coordinate meetings and follow up on meeting action items supporting 15 people.
•Responsible for scheduling and managing Validation Review Board meetings to ensure
the approvals of Validation Change Requests are carried out in a timely manner a
nd in accordance with company policy.
•Editing existing documents, preparing correspondence, report and presentation creat
ion, database creation/management, and calendar/email management.
R.F. Micro Devices (acquired Resonext Communications – 2003)
2000-2005
Buyer/Sales Support/Customer Support/Executive Assistant
•Executive support to CEO and five VPs.
•Created expense reports, generated letters, and processed documents/Updated and mai
ntained company files.
•Managed detailed and complex calendars, meeting scheduling, and travel arrangements
; Event planner.
•Managed the purchasing department by purchasing, receiving, negotiating, reviewing
contracts, managing accounting discrepancies, compiling material quotes on daily
basis, and maintaining professional relationships with all suppliers.
•Responsible for purchasing activities to acquire the best quality products and serv
ices in a cost effective and timely manner in accordance with company policies a
nd Sarbanes Oxley.
•Constructed complete lists of suppliers and information on their products based on
previous purchases and market research, and maintained information on a wide var
iety of other sources.
•Obtained and compiled material quotes based on internal customer requirements and R
FP, RFQ engineering requirements. Contacted vendors, reviewed quotes, negotiated
, and determined best source options.
•Managed moves, remodels, and hiring of contractors as needed.
•Managed transition of purchasing documentation and processes after RFMD acquisition
of Resonext Communication.
•Updated and chased delegated tasks to ensure progress to deadlines.
•Took initiative in manager’s absence/Kept projects on schedule.
•Composed correspondence/reports for own or manager’s signature.
•Day-to-day high-level information & direct follow-up with CEO.
•Performed to earn boss’s full confidence/ Assured discreet handling of all business.
•Provided work leadership/training to others in organization.
•Acted as liaison and point of contact for Board of Directors, outside agencies, and
organizations.
B of A/ WAMU/Alliance Credit Union/Citibank 199
6-2000
Financial Representative / Sales / Customer Support
•Managed customer service in an extremely fast-paced, high-customer volume, and sale
s-oriented environment.
•Transition and migration of major accounts during leverage buyout (Washington Mutua
l).
•Generated reports and presentations to executive management.
•Building teamwork and leadership in aiding coworkers to full potential.
•Managed daily account closing and balancing.
SKILLS
•SAP procurement system, Microsoft office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
•Reviewing requisitions, analyzing specifications, vendor capabilities and performan
ce, analyzing bids, negotiating, and solicit competitive bids.