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Merriam M. — Junior Procurement Virtual Assistant from Philippines

Merriam M.

Junior Procurement Virtual Assistant

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Merriam B. is a detail-oriented Procurement Virtual Assistant skilled in supplier sourcing, administrative support, and data entry. Based in Makati City, she brings extensive experience from her role at Euro Pacific International Link, where she expertly managed purchase orders from initiation to completion, achieving cost savings through effective negotiation and vendor relationship building. Merriam demonstrated her ability to maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with purchasing policies while serving as a Purchasing Assistant at Compact Pharmaceutical Corporation. There, she also coordinated the procurement of raw materials and facilitated internal collaboration to fulfill procurement needs. Merriam's technical proficiency includes Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace tools, leveraging these to maintain organized and efficient workflows. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Quezon City Polytechnic University and has completed General Virtual Assistant Certification, equipping her with additional skills in content creation and email management.

Experience

  • Purchasing Assistant

    Euro Pacific International Link · 2018 — 2020
    Maintained communication with suppliers about quotations, pricing, product availability, and delivery schedules. Processed and monitored purchase orders to ensure materials were delivered on time. Engaged in negotiations regarding prices and payment terms to achieve savings. Established and fostered strong relationships with suppliers and business partners. Collaborated with internal departments to efficiently meet procurement requirements. Oversaw inventory levels and assisted in stock replenishment as necessary. Ensured purchasing records, invoices, and other procurement documents were accurate. Prepared and updated procurement reports.
  • Purchasing Assistant

    Compact Pharmaceutical Corporation · 2016 — 2018
    Conducted canvassing of raw materials, requested samples, and coordinated quality testing with the laboratory. Handled incoming calls, encoded relevant data, requested budgets, and organized documentation. Communicated with suppliers concerning quotations, pricing, product availability, and delivery schedules. Processed and monitored purchase orders to ensure the timely delivery of materials. Negotiated pricing and payment terms with suppliers for cost savings. Worked alongside internal departments to address procurement needs efficiently. Maintained accurate purchasing records, invoices, and procurement documents while preparing reports and ensuring on-time delivery coordination.