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Professional Summary
Analytical Senior Buyer with 10 years of experience conducting in-depth research and negotiating with vendors to purchase from MRO to Raw material products. Successful in maintaining business relationships with existing vendors and identifying new business opportunities to engage with potential suppliers. Efficient in carefully reviewing pricing, terms and conditions prior to forming agreements. Positive contributor to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments by supporting businesses with high-quality reliable goods that are delivered on a consistent schedule.
Skills
Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
Organizing and prioritization
Schedule ability
Adapting to any work environment
Able to perform in a team-work environment
Problem Solving Skills
Strong negotiation skills
Personnel Management
Cost analysis expert
Expertise in SAP, ORACLE, ERP (EPS, EVS and NPC) , Microsoft Office, MP2, Contpaq
Work History
02/2016 to Current
Wedding PhotojournalistPeraton – Panama City, FL,
Main role and responsibilities:
Conducted research on subjects before photo shoots and planned dynamic and unique photo sessions.
Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
Inspected proofs to verify quality of prints and need for adjusting and retouching.
Planned and prepared for all on-location and studio shoots.
Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
08/2013 to 09/2015
Corporate Buyer and Import Specialist Pilgrim's Pride – City, STATE,
Arranged domestic and international shipments (USA, Brazil, Spain and Mexico)
Purchased spare parts, ROI, and equipment for hatcheries for 7 plant locations throughout Mexico.
Worked with international suppliers, carriers, brokers and costumers
Tracked orders for materials and services to insure timely and accurate processing by closely monitoring shipments with brokers and carriers
Experience with procedural processes on import documentation and preparing for customs clearance
Submitted PO's for customer requests, expedited deliveries, and verified all transactions.
Ensured compliance and customs for clearance
Negotiated prices with vendors to ensure sustainable profit margin
Identified chronic quality issues and trigger problem-solving
Partnered with finance team for invoice payments to all suppliers
Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
Performed extensive vendor and supplier research to identify cost-effective options and product availability.
Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
11/2011 to 07/2013
MRO/Raw Material Senior BuyerGraphic Packaging International – City, STATE,
Main role and responsibilities:
Meeting with top level management to analyze company goals
MRO Purchases: Spare parts, safety supplies, tools, etc.(Mexico & USA)
Raw material buyer (cardboard, varnish, inks, etc.)
Changed payment term from 30net to 60net in 45% of the vendors
Lead processes of negotiation to get the best service at the best cost
Searched and identified cost reduction opportunities • Followed up lead time on each PO • Followed up RQ and Open PO • Identified customer needs to take action.
Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
06/2008 to 06/2011
Procurement SpecialistLG Electronics – City, STATE,
Main role and responsibilities:
Supervised 3 assistants
MRO Purchases (USA, Mexico, Korea & China) • Price negotiations with current and new suppliers to get lower prices
Look and find opportunities to reduce costs; getting at least 5% discount on each purchase
Creations of contracts with suppliers
Supervised lead and delivery time on each PO
Follow up PO's from creation to interface in AP module
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