Elizabeth Dominguez Rubio
Cedar Park,TX
Summary
Seasoned Procurement Buyer with a proven track record at Cypress Technologies, excelling in supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing. Demonstrated expertise in driving supply chain optimization and achieving significant cost savings. Skilled in fostering product development collaboration, showcasing a unique blend of analytical prowess and relationship-building acumen. R&D on Trends, Product Development, Design Leader, Business Negotiation, and development, Commercial Strategies, closing deals, System & procedures ISO9001 & WRAP, MRP, Quickbooks, SAP, CBO, SYTELINE. CTNet
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Buyer
Cypress Technologies
01.2023 - Current
- Analyzed customer engineering drawings, specifications and RFQ requirements to perform purchase analysis, following the correct REV. Coordinate with Planning, QC and Engineering approvals on ALT parts.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
- Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.
- Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations.
- Drove sustainability initiatives within the supply chain by working with suppliers to improve their environmental practices and reduce waste generation at source level.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and purchase agreements with vendors.
- Coordinated logistics efforts to ensure on-time delivery of goods while minimizing transportation costs.
- Assisted in budget development by estimating future material requirements based on historical data analysis.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Follow up on VRMA’s and MRR’s
Material Flow /Purchasing Specialist
Winkley's
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed purchase of clothing orders from initiation to closure, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery of materials and services for project completion.
- Resolved discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders in a timely manner, maintaining strong financial controls within the department.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities with thorough analysis of market trends and supplier capabilities, achieving significant budget reductions.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels while minimizing carrying costs.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
- Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue, and profits.
Development Manager
Bull Denim
01.2017 - 09.2020
- Cultivated valuable relationships with external partners including manufacturers and distributors facilitating successful launches.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to create compelling product messaging, leading to increased sales and market share.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth opportunities while increasing overall team productivity.
- Identified opportunities for new products and improvements to existing products to increase sales based on season presentations
- . Lead the team of purchasing for trims in US/China and hit the T/A on the CMT for production.
- Revision and approval of washes and QC
- Approved product documentation to promote easy-to-follow manuals and technical documents.
- Managed product lifecycles by monitoring product research, development and determining retirement dates.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making tools for strategic planning around product development efforts.
- Directed concept design, feature definitions and production support.
- Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.
Clothing Purchasing &Trends/QC Technical Manager
Grupo Batta
03.2012 - 09.2017
- Collaborated with upper management to develop successful promotional campaigns and seasonal events.
- Monitored financial performance, adjusting budget allocations as necessary to maximize profits while minimizing costs.
- In charge of R&D trends for each season
- Merchandiser/Sales, in charge of merchandising, the entire product that we develop through research and development for full package denim and woven business
- Assisted customers in finding items that met their needs while also making recommendations based on current trends or popular styles within the industry.
- Managed inventory levels, effectively reducing stock discrepancies and improving overall efficiency.
- Coordinated staff meetings to communicate company goals, policy updates, and upcoming promotions or events.
- Established strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of products at competitive prices.
- Analyzed sales trends to make informed decisions regarding product assortment and inventory management strategies.
- Product Development, in charge for all product development process from fabric/wash presentation to all current customers to all the processes of approvals
- . Customer Service/Merchandiser, Trends and fashion shows. Revision and approvals for PPS, TOP, Shade band. In charge of laundry and new trends for every season. Pricing negotiation and annual calendar for specific programs. Trend Zone of Denim on Sourcing at Magic & Who’s Next?
Education
Interior Design -
CODISDEC
Torreon,MX08.1996
Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Strategic Sourcing
- Global Procurement
- Pricing negotiations
- Purchase Order Management
- Materials sourcing
- Product procurement
- Competitor Analysis
- Procurement Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Product Development Collaboration
Accomplishments
Work for a company where I can apply my knowledge and acquired experience of the company’s benefits, action as a leader for improvement. As well as having the opportunity to reach and accomplish my personal and professional goals.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Procurement Buyer
Cypress Technologies
01.2023 - Current
Material Flow /Purchasing Specialist
Winkley's
09.2021 - 01.2023
Development Manager
Bull Denim
01.2017 - 09.2020
Clothing Purchasing &Trends/QC Technical Manager
Grupo Batta
03.2012 - 09.2017
Interior Design -
CODISDEC
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