Gabriel Larios

Coordinated global sales efforts with one sales engineer, boosting revenue by over 1500%.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Led worldwide sales outside of North America with a team of four engineers.

• Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
• Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
• Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
• Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
• Used Software to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
• Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
• Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
• Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms.
• Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing overall purchasing costs.
• Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting techniques and just-in-time purchasing strategies.
• Trained junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
• Analyzed market trends and adjusted procurement strategies accordingly for optimal results.
• Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
• Ensured compliance with corporate policies and applicable regulations governing procurement activities, mitigating company risks.
• Generated reports, documents and analysis in Software for senior management review and approval.
• Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
• Reduced material costs by negotiating favorable terms with suppliers.