Jonathan Diaz
Sourcing And Procurement
Norwalk,CA
Summary
Results-driven purchasing professional with over 14 years of experience in methodical procurement and management of goods and services for diverse organizations. Expertise in guiding the bid process and administering contracts, along with a strong ability to enforce purchasing rules, procedures, and regulations. Proven track record in overseeing procurement processes that ensure cost-effective purchasing while fostering robust supplier relationships. Exceptional negotiation and strategic sourcing skills optimize procurement efficiency and drive organizational success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Buyer II
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals
Seal Beach, California
10.2022 - Current
- Streamlined supplier agreements on pricing and terms to maximize cost savings in procurement.
- Engaged with multifunctional teams to streamline supply chain operations, GMP and NON-GMP related.
- Nurture and oversee enduring supplier connections to maintain high-quality criteria.
- Championed projects for process advancements generating reliable cost savings across departments.
- Fostered sustainable supplier relationships with vendors to guarantee quality and competitive pricing.
- Lowered procurement costs via strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and proficient negotiation techniques.
- Upheld thorough documentation and records regarding all purchasing activities.
- Devised inventory management techniques, cutting down on excess stock and curtailing waste.
Senior Purchasing Agent
Bunzl
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Reviewed order updates to identify best practices aligned with corporate goals.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
Senior Buyer
Trend Offset Printing
03.2013 - 03.2020
- Work with suppliers and field personnel to improve quality and/or performance of products and services.
- Assist company in completing periodic cycle inventories and communicate with management regarding adjustments.
- Worked directly with inventory management to clear purchase orders as product arrived.
- Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely deliveries, and compliance to terms of contract.
- Effectively manage Purchase Orders/Purchase Order processes Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Removed poor performing items from future buys.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Oversaw budgets and all purchasing needs for company.
- Negotiated pricing to determine best deal for cost savings.
Junior Buyer
Trend Offset Printing
05.2012 - 03.2013
- Process purchase orders and requisitions.
- Drive and support supplier management and monitor supplier performance to drive process, service, quality, and/or financial improvements.
- Assist in the development, maintenance and enforcement of scopes of work.
- Assist in the development and implementation of product specification and option programs.
- Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue.
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
- Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action
Education
High School Diploma -
John Glenn High School
Norwalk, CA 09.2006 - 06.2010
Healthcare Imaging - Ultrasound
ATI College
Norwalk, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Excellent communication
Purchase order management
Relationship building
Multi-tasking strength
Materials sourcing
Supplier relationship management
Pricing analysis
Inventory monitoring
Timeline
Buyer II
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals
10.2022 - Current
Senior Purchasing Agent
Bunzl
08.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Buyer
Trend Offset Printing
03.2013 - 03.2020
Junior Buyer
Trend Offset Printing
05.2012 - 03.2013
Healthcare Imaging - Ultrasound
ATI College
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
John Glenn High School
09.2006 - 06.2010