Amy Villarreal Bustos
Twin Cities
Summary
Strategic and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist with extensive experience leading full-cycle purchasing, vendor management, and cost-optimization initiatives. Adept at improving procurement workflows, advancing supplier performance, and supporting organizational goals through data-driven decision-making. Recognized for strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration. Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
UCARE Minnesota
01.2021 - Current
- Lead end-to-end procurement operations, serving as primary liaison for purchasing activities across the organization.
- Evaluate and negotiate with suppliers based on pricing, quality, service levels, and business requirements.
- Create purchase orders, agreements, and documentation to support accurate and timely procurement workflows.
- Maintain and strengthen vendor relationships to ensure contract compliance and consistent service delivery.
- Track supplier performance, resolve issues, and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and cost savings.
- Collaborate with internal teams to support purchasing strategy, timelines, and process improvements.
Institutional Retirement & Trust Relationship Associate
Wells Fargo Bank, NA
10.2017 - 01.2021
- Created audit packages and updated risk and cost models for investment manager changes.
- Monitored portfolios for compliance, overdrafts, pricing exceptions, documentation issues, and reporting accuracy.
- Built presentations and resolved escalated fee inquiries.
- Provided technical training and support to clients on Wells Fargo investment platforms.
Client Service Consultant
Wells Fargo Bank, NA
02.2016 - 10.2017
- Supported clients with account management, trading, cash movement, reporting, and online access needs.
- Participated in sales presentations for prospective institutional clients.
- Improved service documentation, workflows, and internal procedures.
- Coordinated with operations teams to ensure timely and accurate execution of transactions.
Securities Operations Specialist
Wells Fargo Bank, NA
09.2014 - 02.2016
- Processed equity and mutual fund income payments and reconciled account discrepancies.
- Managed entitlement for income events and maintained accurate payment announcements.
- Acted as liaison with DTCC, information agents, and internal departments on corporate action matters.
- Filed claims for outstanding entitled funds.
Loan Document Specialist – Mortgage
Wells Fargo Bank, NA
12.2012 - 09.2014
- Reviewed mortgage documents, titles, and original notes for accuracy and compliance.
- Managed document corrections, endorsements, and verification workflows.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Concordia University
Saint Paul, MN12.2024
Associate of Business Administration - undefined
Inver Hills College
Inver Grove Heights, MN05.2015
Skills
- Procurement & Purchasing
- Contract Negotiation
- Cost Reduction & Budget Optimization
- Purchase Order Management
- Compliance, Audit & Risk Monitoring
- Data Analysis & Reporting
Certification
- Excel Office 365
- Financial Crimes Risk Management
- Information Security & Records Management
- Code of Ethics & Business Conduct
- Operational Risk Essentials
- Diversity & Inclusion (1 & 2)
- Financial Crimes Awareness
- Global Data & Privacy Training
- Regulation & Reporting of Financial Abuse
Languages
Spanish – Fluent
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist
UCARE Minnesota
01.2021 - Current
Institutional Retirement & Trust Relationship Associate
Wells Fargo Bank, NA
10.2017 - 01.2021
Client Service Consultant
Wells Fargo Bank, NA
02.2016 - 10.2017
Securities Operations Specialist
Wells Fargo Bank, NA
09.2014 - 02.2016
Loan Document Specialist – Mortgage
Wells Fargo Bank, NA
12.2012 - 09.2014
Associate of Business Administration - undefined
Inver Hills College
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Concordia University