Linda Rodriguez
San Pedro Sula ,Cortes
Summary
Experienced Purchasing professional with top-notch leadership, program management and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies, reduces waste and supports business needs with efficient, high-quality materials.
Accomplished in reducing costs, increasing material quality and improving delivery operations. Forward-thinking and resourceful with excellent understanding of best purchasing practices in the textile industry. Organized Purchasing Manager with diligence, resourcefulness and experience to expand and improve regional operations for multiple locations. Self-directed and proactive with strong program management abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Manager Honduras Plant
Delta Apparel Inc.
San Pedro Sula , Cortes
08.2007 - Current
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Improved inspection policies to increase quality of raw materials and finished goods.
- Generated reports, documents and analysis in Excel for senior management review and approval.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
- Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets and maintained permanent records.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
Purchasing Manager
Lovable Group Vantage Creation /Pacer Industries
San Pedro Sula , Cortes
05.2003 - 08.2006
- Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts.
- Worked with clients to resolve claim issues quickly and efficiently.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
Planning Assistant
Lovable Group ELcatex
Choloma, Cortes
03.2003 - 07.2003
- Evaluated permits for zoning changes and building projects by closely checking information against approval requirements.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with planning and other teams to cement partnerships and achieve mutual goals.
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities.
- Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
Education
MBA - Business Management And Direction Finance
Universidad De San Pedro Sula
San Pedro Sula03.2020
Business Management - Business Administration And Management
Universidad De San Pedro Sula
San Pedro Sula03.2004
Skills
- Reporting knowledge
- Procurement expertise
- Requests for information
- Vendor sourcing
- Project Management
- Budget Management
Certification
CTPAT Certification
Green Belt
Increasing efficiency, customer satisfaction and reduction in process cycle times.
Timeline
Purchasing Manager Honduras Plant
Delta Apparel Inc.
08.2007 - Current
Purchasing Manager
Lovable Group Vantage Creation /Pacer Industries
05.2003 - 08.2006
Planning Assistant
Lovable Group ELcatex
03.2003 - 07.2003
MBA - Business Management And Direction Finance
Universidad De San Pedro Sula
Business Management - Business Administration And Management
Universidad De San Pedro Sula