Seasoned buyer with managerial experience talented in procuring goods and driving business success. Forward-thinking leader with expertise in overseeing operational and financial business activities. Strong history of devising precise and targeted business operations plans, managing costs, reviewing performance, and driving change.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
Headway Technologies, Inc.
02.2022 - Current
Built long-term relationships with over 500 global vendors to foster collaboration and mutual growth through regular analysis, evaluations, and performance improvement plans.
Instituted advanced level of data reporting using PeopleSoft and Oracle to develop purchasing strategies and identify buying trends.
Determined lowest possible cost with market research, competitive bids, factoring in quality and reliability, and negotiated favorable contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing.
Worked with other departments within company in order to resolve daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
Prepared various import, export, and supplier forms for customs submittal using Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Commerce Control List (CCL).
Coordinated internal audit processes and scheduled internal audits with auditor team. Planned and executed ISO engagements under direction of management team.
Developed and delivered compelling presentations to showcase product value and effectively communicate unique selling points for surplus equipment.
General Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.
02.2019 - 03.2022
Orchestrated positive customer experiences by overseeing operations & building diverse effective teams in positive work environment.
Prepared restaurant business plan and maintained positive cash flows by reviewing demands, analyzing competitors, and developing projections for sales and finances.
Identified problems, conducted troubleshooting, and sought repair or maintenance support to keep equipment operations.
Enhanced recruitment by utilizing various sourcing tools and improved employee retention rates by maintaining mutual respect and knowledge of fair labor policies and work authorization procedures.
Directed successful operational turnaround, eliminating over $120,000 in losses within one year.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
05.2021
Skills
Proficient with Python, MySQL, R, & C
Proficient with PeopleSoft and Oracle Fusion
Excel expertise
Sales experience
Strategic Planning and Forecasting
Database Maintenance
Supplier Relationship Management
Vendor Negotiation
Documentation skills
Verbal and Written Communication
Competitive sourcing
Interviewing and Onboarding
ISO standards expertise
Operations Management
Business Planning and Budgeting
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Headway Technologies, Inc.
02.2022 - Current
General Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.
02.2019 - 03.2022
MBA - Business Administration
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of San Francisco
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