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Guadalupe Hernandez

Saint Clair Shores,USA

Summary

Bilingual supply chain and procurement professional with over 9 years of experience leading cost-saving initiatives, managing vendor relationships across North and Latin America, and improving procurement workflows for logistics and gaming sectors. Achieved a 70% reduction in material costs through vendor localization and supported $1M+ accounts for Fortune 500 clients. Known for implementing practical solutions that reduce delays, improve compliance, and support cross-functional teams.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Bilingual Purchasing Coordinator

Universal Logistics
06.2025 - 09.2025
  • Generated and tracked 100+ purchase orders monthly for the U.S.-Mexico cross-border operations across IT, Maintenance, and Admin departments.
  • Verified receipt of goods/services and coordinated with accounting to enable 100% on-time vendor payments, accelerating invoice turnaround time by 30%
  • Streamlined purchasing workflows, contributing to a 15% boost in processing speed and operational efficiency.

Purchasing Coordinator

Evolution Gaming US
11.2023 - 06.2025
  • Spearheaded procurement in Latin America, U.S., and Canada optimizing vendor sourcing to achieve 70% cost reduction.
  • Established 50%+ of the vendor base in Latin America, improving delivery lead times and material availability.
  • Negotiated supplier agreements that saved $200K+ annually while ensuring compliance with regional logistics regulations.
  • Translated procurement requirements between English and Spanish for internal stakeholders, enhancing communication efficiency and minimizing delays by 20%.
  • Partnered with legal to review, finalize, and execute supplier contracts, ensuring alignment with company policies and tracking supplier compliance with contractual obligations.

Program Manager

Helm Promotions, LLC
09.2021 - 11.2023
  • Directed multi-million-dollar automotive accounts, consistently generating $100K+ in monthly revenue.
  • Cultivated client relationships, resulting in a 50% boost in repeat business and retention.
  • Implemented supply chain improvements that reduced backorders by 25% and increased order accuracy.
  • Interfaced with internal departments to align project outputs with client specifications, inventory management plans, and supply chain strategy.

Program Coordinator

Helm Promotions, LLC
06.2019 - 09.2021
  • Created and documented team workflows, increasing team productivity by 50% and reducing training ramp-up time by 40%.
  • Developed and submitted RFQs based on supplier input, helping secure three major contracts valued at $500K+
  • Scheduled production timelines and managed supply availability to meet customer delivery deadlines.
  • Assisted program managers by tracking deliverables and resolving production and logistics issues.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - International Business & Supply Chain Management

University of Michigan – Dearborn
04-2025

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Digital Marketing

University of Michigan – Dearborn
04-2019

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - International Studies & Hispanic Studies

University of Michigan – Dearborn
04-2019

Skills

  • Procurement Compliance
  • Program & Project Management
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Cross-Border Logistics
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Data Analysis & Forecasting
  • Bilingual Communication
  • Cost Reduction
  • Contract & PO Management
  • Client and Supplier Relationship Management
  • ERP & Procurement Systems
  • Budget Tracking & Forecasting

Accomplishments

  • Orchestrated the strategic shift to local vendors, comprising over 50% of all supply sources, resulting in a 70% operational cost reduction and improving supply chain responsiveness, cutting lead times by 10 days.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Bilingual Purchasing Coordinator

Universal Logistics
06.2025 - 09.2025

Purchasing Coordinator

Evolution Gaming US
11.2023 - 06.2025

Program Manager

Helm Promotions, LLC
09.2021 - 11.2023

Program Coordinator

Helm Promotions, LLC
06.2019 - 09.2021

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - International Business & Supply Chain Management

University of Michigan – Dearborn

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Digital Marketing

University of Michigan – Dearborn

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - International Studies & Hispanic Studies

University of Michigan – Dearborn