Open To Work
Lizbeth Gutierrez
Los Angeles,California
Work Preference
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong track record in managing vendor relationships and optimizing procurement processes. Proven success in negotiating favorable terms and ensuring timely delivery of goods, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency. Expertise in inventory management and cost control, consistently driving savings while maintaining high standards of quality. Committed to leveraging strategic insights to support organizational goals and foster long-term partnerships.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Manager
King Taco Restaurant
08.2016 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to optimize cost and quality of ingredients.
- Developed inventory management processes to reduce waste and streamline procurement.
- Analyzed purchasing trends to forecast demand and improve stock levels.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of supplies for daily operations.
- 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 oracle , Rocky , Dynamics to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Negotiated long-term contracts with critical suppliers to ensure supply chain stability.
- Reduced material costs by negotiating favorable terms with suppliers.
- Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
Education
CPM - Procurement
Cal State Dominguez
Carsson , CaSkills
- Order processing management
- Supplier management
- Vendor partnership development
- Inventory optimization
Accomplishments
- Reduced excess inventory by 5 % through improved purchasing and distribution procedures.
- Saved company $1.5 per year by creating improved vendor sourcing and negotiations procedures.
- Achieved by introducing MRP for ordering tasks.
Certification
- Certified Purchasing Manager
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
King Taco Restaurant
08.2016 - Current
CPM - Procurement
Cal State Dominguez