Carlos Flores
Altamonte Springs,FL
Summary
Strategic Purchasing Agent with extensive experience in optimizing procurement processes and managing supplier relationships. Expertise in enhancing workflows and operational efficiency to achieve significant cost savings. Strong problem-solving skills and effective collaboration drive successful procurement outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Tri City Electric
Altamonte Springs, FL
05.2010 - 08.2025
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to optimize costs.
- Streamlined procurement workflows for electrical supplies and equipment, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Audited purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company standards, ensuring seamless procurement processes.
- Coordinated with project managers to source materials for ongoing projects, aligning procurement with project timelines.
- Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
- Worked closely with the accounting department to resolve any billing issues with vendors.
- Verified the warehouse received accurate and timely inventory by regularly consulting the database.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure materials were purchased in a timely manner.
- Ensured the quality of purchased products by conducting thorough inspections
- Trained purchasing clerks on procurement processes to improve efficiency.
- Maintained detailed reports on purchasing activities for effective tracking.
Warehouse Worker
Tri City Electric
Altamonte Springs, FL
02.2003 - 05.2010
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across warehouse, ensuring timely delivery.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments, facilitating on-time order fulfillment.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Conducted inventory checks to uphold stock accuracy and organization.
- Sorted products for distribution based on shipping schedules and priorities.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
Electrical Apprentice
Tri City Electric
Altamonte Springs, FL
04.2002 - 02.2003
- Installed electrical systems, ensuring compliance with codes and standards under supervision of licensed electricians.
- Troubleshot and repaired electrical issues in various settings, enhancing system reliability and performance.
- Followed safety protocols while working on job sites to prevent accidents.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, including adding new wiring and adjusting breaker boxes to optimize electrical distribution.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lyman High School
Longwood, FL05-1995
Skills
- Procurement
- Procurement strategy
- Purchase order management
- Supplier relationship management
- Supply chain management control
- Procurement
- Procurement software proficiency
- Vendor relationship management
- Organizational skills
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Training and development
- Interpersonal communication
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution skills
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Tri City Electric
05.2010 - 08.2025
Warehouse Worker
Tri City Electric
02.2003 - 05.2010
Electrical Apprentice
Tri City Electric
04.2002 - 02.2003
High School Diploma -
Lyman High School