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IVAN SALINAS FLORES

Monterrey,NL

Summary

Dynamic procurement professional with a track record of driving cost savings and process improvements. Expertise in supplier analysis and negotiation, consistently aligning procurement strategies with company goals to maximize efficiency and support cross-functional collaboration.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Commodity Sr. Analyst Procurement

Vertiv Corporation
03.2024 - Current
  • Market and Supplier Analysis: Evaluate and select suppliers by analyzing their capabilities, pricing, quality, and reliability.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements in commodity procurement processes.
  • Managed relationships with key suppliers to secure favorable supply conditions and enhance procurement effectiveness.
  • Internal Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other departments, such as production, finance, and logistics, to ensure supply needs align with overall business goals.
  • Utilized Oracle system to manage costs in BPA and P.O.s, establish sourcing rules, and create blanket purchase agreements; updated supplier information in Data Zen and analyzed KPIs using Power BI for spend analysis and supplier pricing to ensure accurate sourcing and contract management.

Purchasing Supervisor

GRUPO PETROTEAMS
02.2021 - 03.2024
  • Executed selection and evaluation of suppliers and contractors, optimizing supplier base and fostering sustainable business relationships.
  • Assisted in negotiating supplier agreements to align with organizational objectives.
  • Facilitated daily communication with suppliers on account registration, supplier creation, and billing while coordinating with operational teams for support.
  • Creation and evaluation of Purchase Orders complying with the established procedure.
  • Update purchase orders at regular intervals via current supplier agreements.
  • Purchase material / services in line with existing strategies.
  • Participate in cross-functional teams to achieve savings objectives.

Materials Expeditor

PREH DE MEXICO
09.2020 - 02.2021
  • Released weekly orders to suppliers to ensure timely material availability.
  • Conducted material requirements planning analysis to optimize inventory levels.
  • Monitored daily shipments to confirm adherence to delivery schedules.
  • Ensure the materials are supplied while meeting the goal of inventory reduction, without affecting production lines.
  • Supplied electronic components and sourced them in times of shortage using "find chip".
  • Oversaw SAP operations to streamline business processes.

Direct Buyer

Season Group Mexico
01.2018 - 09.2020
  • Procure All Raw Materials for Reynosa’s Plant Harnesses Manufacturing Business Units
  • Buy Passive Components (capacitors, resistors, fuses, etc.) materials for Harnesses Mass Production
  • Buy Metal, Plastic & Rubber Components materials for Automotive Harnesses Mass Production
  • Buy Mechanic Molded Plastic Parts for Harnesses Mass Production (Asian Suppliers)
  • Worked Directly with the Vendor on all Supplier Quality Issues
  • Processed MRP messages to ensure timely material availability for production.
  • Cost Reduction Project for Electronic Components (Resistors, Capacitors, ICs, etc.)
  • Coordinate Logistics for Raw Material Domestic and International Shipments.
  • I implemented how to store the rolls of copper wire, I got a special area in the warehouse to store the rolls with a padlock and that every time they leave the warehouse an inspection is made of the people who enter that warehouse.

SR. Buyer

Tecnosteel S. A. de C.V.
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Negotiated contracts to secure favorable terms and pricing for procurement.
  • Analyzed market trends to optimize purchasing strategies and inventory levels.
  • Coordinated purchasing bids for Pemex and private oilfield companies; expedited purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials and maintained ISO9000 purchasing documentation.
  • Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials.
  • Managed procurement of quotes and purchases for valves, pipes, and connectors in the oil and gas industry, including flanges and tubing.

Buyer & Tool Crip Supervisor

Hutchinson De México
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing.
  • Elaborated purchase requisitions to ensure alignment with operational needs.
  • Inventory control of spare parts and tools.
  • Implemented strategies to reduce operational costs.
  • Facilitated spare parts to the maintenance and production area.
  • Supervised a team of four staff members to maintain workflow and meet procurement objectives.
  • Chemical inventory control, Implementation of 5S.
  • Receiving and storing merchandise.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Law

UNIVERSIDAD MEXICOAMERICANA DEL NORTE
Reynosa, Tamps, Mexico

Skills

  • Cost Reduction Strategies
  • Inventory Management
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Supplier Collaboration
  • Data Analysis Tools
  • Oracle
  • Project Coordination
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Customer interface
  • Collaborative Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Rapid knowledge acquisition
  • Email Communication

Training

  • OSHA 10 Hour Outreach Training Program-January 2026. Comprehensive safety education designed for entry-level workers in general industry roles, with the aim of preventing accidents and injuries in the workplace- Monterrey, NL. Mexico.
  • Ford CMMS3 (eDDL/DDL) system, 10/03/16 - 10/05/16, Dearborn, Michigan, System in support of the continuous flow of material to maintain production levels at Assembly plants, Powertrain plants, and Prototype facilities.
  • Basic, Intermediate, & Advanced Excel Training- 3 Months 2026- Monterrey, NL. Mexico.

Academic Formation

UNIVERSIDAD MEXICOAMERICANA DEL NORTE, Bachelor’s Degree, Law, Reynosa, Tamps., Mexico

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

Remote

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $200000/yr

Timeline

Commodity Sr. Analyst Procurement

Vertiv Corporation
03.2024 - Current

Purchasing Supervisor

GRUPO PETROTEAMS
02.2021 - 03.2024

Materials Expeditor

PREH DE MEXICO
09.2020 - 02.2021

Direct Buyer

Season Group Mexico
01.2018 - 09.2020

SR. Buyer

Tecnosteel S. A. de C.V.
01.2017 - 01.2018

Buyer & Tool Crip Supervisor

Hutchinson De México
01.2015 - 12.2017

Bachelor’s Degree - Law

UNIVERSIDAD MEXICOAMERICANA DEL NORTE
IVAN SALINAS FLORES