Dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with communication and planning abilities. Reducing costs and increasing department efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive Purchaser
NUTRISERVI PANAMÁ, S.A.
01.2015 - 08.2024
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 [MACOLA PROGRESSION] to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
Managed a high-performing team of buyers, providing guidance and support to achieve department objectives.
Evaluated vendor performance against established criteria to drive continuous improvement efforts within the supply base.
Implemented robust inventory control measures to minimize stockouts and optimize warehouse space utilization.
Achieved sustainable cost savings without compromising product quality or service levels by leveraging economies of scale with preferred suppliers.
Ensured timely delivery of goods by maintaining strong relationships with shipping providers and monitoring shipment statuses proactively.
Reduced costs through effective negotiation tactics for multiple contracts with key suppliers.
Streamlined purchasing processes, resulting in time savings and increased accuracy in order fulfillment.
Negotiated favorable payment terms with suppliers, improving cash flow management while maintaining positive working relationships.
Led cross-functional teams in conducting thorough market analysis for informed decision-making in procurement activities.
Poultry Sales Department Support
NUTRISERVI, C.A.
05.1999 - 12.2014
Boosted sales revenue by efficiently processing orders and coordinating with the sales team on customer requirements.
Supported sales representatives with timely generation of accurate quotes, proposals, and contracts to close deals faster.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless order fulfillment, liaising between production, shipping, and finance departments.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to products and services.
Established strong relationships with clients through regular communication, fostering trust and loyalty in our brand.
Streamlined administrative processes for increased efficiency, implementing an organized filing system for easy access to documents.
Analyzed sales data to identify trends and areas of improvement, providing insightful reports to the sales team for strategic planning.
Managed a comprehensive database of customers and prospects to track opportunities, follow-ups, and account history.
Provided administrative support for high-performing sales teams, enabling them to focus on selling and meeting revenue goals.