Kathryn Castillo
Thornton,Colorado
Summary
Results-oriented business leader with more than twenty-eight years of experience in day-to-day business branch/operations management. Demonstrated ability to streamline processes for efficiency and productivity. Hands-on leader adept at providing teams with training, guidance, support and motivation to succeed while ensuring adherence to safety regulations and corporate policies, procedures and standards.
Professional purchasing specialist with proven ability to streamline procurement processes and optimize supplier relationships. Adept at strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and inventory management. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, consistently adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, analytical thinking, and strong organizational skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
U.S. Engineering
09.2023 - Current
- Streamlined procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs across departments.
- Established strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of quality materials.
- Developed and implemented purchasing strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Analyzed market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve supplier performance.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in purchasing and supply chain management.
- Conducted regular audits of procurement activities to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- 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.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
Branch Manager
Ferguson Fire & Fabrication Inc.
09.2019 - 02.2023
- Build and develop a winning team by hiring, training, and providing professional development
- Communicate and work with other branches and teams to maximize our reach in the market
- Develop and maintain customer relationships, as well as key vendor relationships
- Address and resolve customer complaints in a timely manner
- Work in unison with Outside Sales Reps to grow targeted account penetration
- Assist management in developing and communicating overall sales direction and market strategy
- Identify new product/business opportunities based on customer needs on an ongoing basis
- Responsible for the daily operations of a large volume branch
- Manage weekly work schedule and labor costs of associates
Operations Manager
Ferguson Fire & Fabrication Inc.
10.1994 - 09.2019
- Enforced internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
- Inventory Control - worked with Shared Purchasing to ensure freight allowance terms for vendors are met to control freight expenses.
- Supervise Shipping and Receiving; conduct performance reviews offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Oversee ISO at the branch; encourage the reporting of incidents to accomplish Customer Satisfaction; Continuous Improvement; & Customer Loyalty
- Worked closely with vendors to ensure timely shipments of special product for customer orders
- Processed Customer Credits/Debit memos
- Implement safety policies and procedures as communicated from Corporate
Education
High School Diploma -
Thornton High School
Thornton, COSkills
- Performance evaluations
- Vendor sourcing
- Vendor evaluation
- Results-oriented
- Employee hiring/disciplinary/firing
- Employee relations
- Operations management
- Purchasing/Accounting discrepancies
- Employee training/team building
- Purchase order management
- Supplier relationship management
- Supply chain management
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
U.S. Engineering
09.2023 - Current
Branch Manager
Ferguson Fire & Fabrication Inc.
09.2019 - 02.2023
Operations Manager
Ferguson Fire & Fabrication Inc.
10.1994 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Thornton High School
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