Alberto Iniguez Jr
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Professional in procurement with deep expertise in supply chain management, vendor negotiation, and cost reduction strategies. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for exceptional organizational skills, strategic sourcing, and fostering positive relationships with suppliers. Reliable and driven, capable of enhancing operational efficiency and achieving procurement goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement supervisor
Ascent Aviation Services
09.2025 - Current
- Directed a team of 5 buyers in optimizing purchasing strategies. Cultivated a well-trained workforce to mitigate material shortages. Addressed operational constraints to minimize disruptions in production.
- Facilitated team development in Excel proficiency, emphasizing skills such as XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and IF formulas.
- Negotiated pricing and credit terms with new and existing suppliers. Assisted in establishing credit terms with over 15 suppliers and supported the development of business relationships with more than 10 vendors.
- Monitored supplier contract compliance to ensure operational efficiency.
- Spearheaded automation of RFQ project, overseeing purchasing segment in collaboration with partner vendor.
- Assigned projects to team, ensuring alignment with workload capacity and leveraging experience with Boeing, Airbus, and Embraer platforms.
- Analyzed sales forecasts and internal metrics to establish safety stock levels, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
- Collaborated with store manager to assess critical material requirements and mitigate potential shortages.
- Partnered with planning director to develop strategic bids for aircraft paint jobs, aimed at maximizing revenue and reducing material waste.
- Assisted in developing internal KPIs such as supplier perfect order, purchase price variance, requisition-to-order cycle time, and cost avoidance.
Technical Buyer
Ascent Aviation Services
09.2021 - 09.2025
- Evaluated bill of materials by project source and determined optimal supplier based on lead time, minimum order quantity, pricing, stock availability, and compliance documentation.
- Streamlined logistics operations, decreasing dock-to-dock time from 96 hours to 48 hours by fostering strong relationships with essential suppliers and freight forwarding partners.
- Executed purchase order processes to guarantee compliance with company standards and fulfillment of customer requirements.
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure accurate reconciliation of purchase orders and invoices.
- Assisted in implementing cost-saving initiatives and strategies. Identified frequently used consumables and expendables. Coordinated with key suppliers to manage inventory effectively.
- Facilitated purchasing approval processes by engaging with customers. Delivered comprehensive material status reports to stakeholders. Addressed parts constraints through effective communication. Partnered with cross-functional teams to devise strategic solutions for potential work stoppage issues.
- Managed project budgets by tracking material costs, facilitating timely project completion.
- Assisted internal departments in identifying procurement needs and requirements. Collaborated with receiving and warehouse teams to facilitate timely delivery of goods and services.
CAP Department
Amazon Fulfillment Center
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Utilized problem-solving skills to address various challenges within the CAP department.
Production Scheduler/ Buyer
Figeac Aero Mexico
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Developed production schedules aligned with customer requirements, emphasizing workforce safety.
- Achieved stock accuracy improvement from 77% to 84% by conducting cycle counts and analyzing bill of materials updates. Identified obsolete part numbers and components, resulting in cost savings surpassing $10,000.
- Achieved a significant increase in on-time delivery performance from 68% to 95% through effective negotiation of shipping schedules with suppliers. Implemented realistic lead times and safety stock measures in the ERP system to enhance operational efficiency. Optimized material handling by introducing a proprietary 'hot tote' flow system and improved interdepartmental communication through regular meetings and video conferences.
- Coordinated supply chain activities for production transfer from France to Mexico. Assisted in tracking material shipments and managing inbound tasks. Supported timely updates to ERP systems to facilitate production processes.
- Maintained high customer satisfaction levels, resulting in a boost in monthly demand for airplanes and the acquisition of new business opportunities.
Logistics Department Intern
T.E. Connectivity AD & M
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Enhanced understanding of logistics operations to support efficient supply chain management during internship.
- Mastered Microsoft Office applications, with a strong emphasis on Excel functionalities including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, and conditional formatting.
- Leveraged expertise in ERP systems, including SAP Quantum and Sylob, to enhance operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Sonora
Hermosillo, Sonora, MxSkills
- Team-oriented and self-sufficient
- Proactive task management
- Clear communicator
- Organizational time strategies
- Meticulous and structured
- Global supply chain management experience
- Resilient problem solver
- ERP systems proficiency
- Material requirement planning
- Supplier relationship management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of IT and partner supplier in the development of quotes and purchase orders automation project.
- Resolved duplicate purchase issue and delays through a live share spreadsheet with our customer
Certification
APICS – CPIM, 2025
Languages
English and Spanish
Personal interest
I enjoy being outdoors and connect with nature, specially playing golf.
My family is my everything.
I love animals, specially dogs.
Cooking good tasting food makes me feel incredible.
Timeline
Procurement supervisor
Ascent Aviation Services
09.2025 - Current
Technical Buyer
Ascent Aviation Services
09.2021 - 09.2025
CAP Department
Amazon Fulfillment Center
04.2020 - 09.2021
Production Scheduler/ Buyer
Figeac Aero Mexico
10.2017 - 12.2019
Logistics Department Intern
T.E. Connectivity AD & M
09.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Sonora