Brian Gonzalez
Harvard,United States
Summary
Proactive Purchaser with 6 years of experience handling detailed purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Excellent conflict management, negotiation and supplier relationship management talents. Articulate, responsible and have a strong eye for detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchaser
US Medical Glove Company LLC
08.2023 - Current
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Improved supplier relationships, resulting in better product quality and delivery times.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Implemented a centralized purchasing system, increasing efficiency and reducing redundancies.
Indirect Procurement
Woodstock Sterile Solutions
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
Buyer
ITW Medical
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies
- Developed new strategies to reduce purchasing costs and maintain quality standards
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
Logistics Supervisor
Novares Group
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Organized warehouse space and planned layouts to allow for maximum storage capabilities
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for inventory management
- Oversaw more than $5,000,000 in inventory and supervised 15 employees in 200,000 square foot warehouse for distribution of company.
Routing Clerk
True Value Distribution Center
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information
- Consulted with supervisors and dispatch personnel to assess situations, determine appropriate solutions and make decisions
Construction Manager
Crown Castle
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Delivered status information on project progress to management team
- Increased process improvement initiatives and troubleshot problems for corrective action to boost functionality and workflow.
Customer Service Rep
Utility Sales Associates
05.2012 - 04.2017
- Supported budget administration with detailed expense analyses and report reviews
- Sought ways to improve processes and services provided.
Education
BS -
University of North Texas
05.2027
Diploma -
Harvard High School
05.2011
Skills
- ERP Systems
- FAR/FDA Regulations
- Continuous Improvement Strategies
- Price Negotiation
- Data analysis
- Supplier relationship management
- Supply chain optimization
- Cost reduction strategies
Timeline
Purchaser
US Medical Glove Company LLC
08.2023 - Current
Indirect Procurement
Woodstock Sterile Solutions
10.2022 - 07.2023
Buyer
ITW Medical
01.2022 - 10.2022
Logistics Supervisor
Novares Group
01.2021 - 12.2021
Routing Clerk
True Value Distribution Center
10.2019 - 01.2021
Construction Manager
Crown Castle
04.2017 - 08.2019
Customer Service Rep
Utility Sales Associates
05.2012 - 04.2017
BS -
University of North Texas
Diploma -
Harvard High School
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