Efren Alejandro Macias Guilhoux
Central Indirect Buyer
Monterrey,N.L.
Summary
Resourceful Purchaser, efficiently negotiates with vendors to process and create purchase orders to meet supply and demand. Collaborates with buyers and users to address evolving marketplace needs. Functions under minimal supervision, but also excels in team environments to attain goals and fulfill customer requests.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Central Indirect Buyer
Yazaki North & Central America
Monterrey, N.L.
01.2023 - Current
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Employed expert inventory management and oversight skills to formulate business metrics and meet corporate goals.
- Developed new strategies to reduce purchasing costs and maintain quality standards.
- Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Studied and monitored market trends to identify potential suppliers.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
Central Indirect Puchasing Analyst
Yazaki North & Central America
Monterrey, N.L.
02.2021 - 12.2022
Commercial Coordinator
Comercializadora Levai S.A. De C.V.
San Pedro Garza Garcia, N.L.
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Scheduled project deadlines and monitored progress.
- Kept detailed records of project progress and financial needs.
- Sent invoices to clients and followed up about payments.
- Met or exceeded production goals and objectives by following strict procedures.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sharyland High School
Mission, TX 08.2012 - 05.2016
Bachelor's - Global Business
Universidad De Monterrey (UDEM)
San Pedro Garza Garcia, N.L. 08.2016 - 05.2021
Skills
Purchasing procedures
Purchasing expertise
Continuous process improvements
Strategic planning
Pricing negotiations
Competitor analysis
[SAP & COUPA] Expertise
Problem-Solving
Flexible and Adaptable
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Central Indirect Buyer
Yazaki North & Central America
01.2023 - Current
Central Indirect Puchasing Analyst
Yazaki North & Central America
02.2021 - 12.2022
Commercial Coordinator
Comercializadora Levai S.A. De C.V.
01.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor's - Global Business
Universidad De Monterrey (UDEM)
08.2016 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Sharyland High School
08.2012 - 05.2016