Cesar Hidalgo
Glendale,CA
Summary
Accomplished Purchasing Agent with a proven track record at LMI Aerospace, adept in procurement and vendor engagement. Demonstrated expertise in achieving cost savings and enhancing supplier relationships through strategic negotiations and effective communication. Excelled in streamlining processes, ensuring timely material delivery, and fostering team collaboration.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
LMI Aerospace
02.2006 - Current
- Facilitated smooth operations through accurate tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through collaboration, professional development, and open communication among team members.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials through effective planning and coordination with suppliers.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and proactive problemsolving.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations and company policies throughout procurement activities.
- Supported company growth by identifying new suppliers and expanding the vendor base.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and securing favorable pricing with suppliers.
- Managed risk exposure by closely monitoring supply chain disruptions and taking corrective actions as needed.
- Increased profitability by analyzing spend data and identifying opportunities for cost reduction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives within budget constraints.
- Played crucial role in product launches by ensuring timely availability of materials.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers to ensure best pricing and terms.
- Improved vendor relationships, ensuring timely deliveries and quality goods by regular communication and performance evaluations.
- Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
- Identified and resolved supply chain issues to mitigate delays and production disruptions.
Purchasing Agent
Grindley Mfg
03.1986 - 12.2005
- Contributed to a positive work environment through collaboration, professional development, and open communication among team members.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials through effective planning and coordination with suppliers.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and proactive problemsolving.
- Streamlined purchasing processes for increased efficiency and reduced operational costs.
- Established strong rapport with vendors resulting in improved payment terms without compromising quality or service levels.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and securing favorable pricing with suppliers.
Education
Engineering Drafting
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA06-1981
Skills
- Order tracking
- Procurement
- Scheduling
- Demand forecasting
- Vendor engagement
- Pricing negotiation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
LMI Aerospace
02.2006 - Current
Purchasing Agent
Grindley Mfg
03.1986 - 12.2005
Engineering Drafting
Glendale Community College
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