Oscar Reyes
Indian Land ,SC
Summary
Talented bilingual Procurement Professional well-versed in planning and executing global strategy for various categories. Heavily involved continuous improvement efforts and experienced in achieving strategic procurement objectives, operational requirements, and business goals aligned with the global supply chain strategy of OEMs and its subsidiaries.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Assa Abloy Entrance Systems
Monroe , NC
07.2018 - Current
- Drafts and executes category strategies to achieve reduced costs, increased efficiencies, and improve supplier performance across assigned direct and indirect categories:
Machining, Steel Fabrication, Stamping, Molded and Cast items - Leads all resourcing/new sourcing projects, which include breaking down components to establish target costs, processing RFx for sourcing new domestic and International suppliers
- Executes the strategic planning for procurement opportunities, sourcing development and evaluation
process including bid or proposal solicitation completing all aspects of high value, complex RFx - Collaborates with internal stakeholders as well as group entities to develop custom/complex contracts, identifying costs associated with risks, developing risk mitigation approaches
- Reviews contracts to negotiate favorable terms and conditions, risk mitigation plan and appropriate pricing mechanisms
- Provides guidance and support to other staff in the strategic procurement area on best practices and optimization of the RFx process
- Enables procurement strategic objectives by periodically reviewing and recommending adjustments to sourcing strategies, processes, systems, and tools
Electronics Category Manager
ASSA ABLOY Group AB
Stockholm , Sweden
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Oversaw EMS for Pedestrian business segment covering EMS and strategy for USA, Czech Republic and China, managing and developing strategies for electronics category spend across various business units.
- Managed the day-to-day supplier development/relationship activities with assigned suppliers to ensure that AA was receiving best in class pricing while supporting cost negotiating and ensuring transparent
cost models with suppliers (TCO), continuity of supply, and product quality - Owned the relationship with strategic suppliers within assigned categories and develop accountability for continuous improvement activities
- Analyzed spend within assigned categories and develop processes that minimize and prevent rogue purchases
- Ensured ASSA ABLOY Sourcing Guidelines were followed and maintained throughout the new supplier selection, introduction and sourcing processes, including considerations for ASSA ABLOY Terms and Conditions, NDA, and the AA Code of Conduct
- Regarded as the primary interface with AA factory or supplier responsible for the product build for Control Units; where applicable manage and oversee the technology transfer from prototype centers to production. When applicable, served as escalation point of contact and coordinated with the relevant team members to facilitate resolution
- Participated in the weekly NPI cross-functional team meetings, monthly NPI Strategic Sourcing Executive review meeting, monthly OTD meetings, development meetings and safety meetings as appropriate and lead category updates during such meetings
Managing Member
Click Electronics LLC
Charlotte , NC
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Launched Startup company Click IC as independent distributor of hard to find electronic components
- Developed OEM relationships and accumulated sales: 2018: 41k USD / 2019: 329k USD / 2020: 610k USD
Procurement and QA Manager
Vrg Components
Charlotte , NC
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Oversaw Electronics Test Lab and implemented testing procedures for data capturing of faulty equipment
- Procured, calibrated, validated and maintain laboratory equipment (Oscilloscope, Multimeters, Gauges, Soldering Equipment, Power Supplies
- Developed Supplier Declaration of Conformity documentation to support procurement traceability
- Developed Quality Improvement Plan aligned with necessary certifications with ISO Quality
Management System as end goal
Procurement Manager
VRG Components Inc
Charlotte , NC
05.2016 - 07.2018
- Oversaw a team of two buyers with regards to all procurement of materials, from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity
- Planned, organized, directed and controlled activities related to assigned procurement categories and analyzed market and delivery conditions to determine present and future availability
- Developed a system to evaluate vendor quotations that utilized appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality
- Determined strategic direction and assured implementation of “Best Practices” for assigned purchasing categories and negotiated or supervised the negotiation of complex procurement activities
- Prepared and reviewed contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specification
- Managed and monitored procurement reporting systems (OTD, COGS, MTPT)
- Recruited/maintained suppliers that provided high quality products and services while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct
- Reviewed purchase order claims for conformance to company policy
- Supervised the activities of workers in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials
- Planned, developed, and implemented warehouse safety and security programs and activities
- Issued shipping instructions and provided routing information for complex cases to ensure that delivery times and locations were executed
- Maintained conformity to tariff and customs regulations
- Located vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interviewed them to determine product availability and terms of sale
Account Executive
VRG Components Inc.
Charlotte , NC
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Responsible for the sale and procurement of electronic components within electronics manufacturing industry
- Helped customers eliminate gaps, reduce costs and avoid production line delays and interruptions
- Developed database of qualified leads through canvassing, prospecting, web based tools and search engines, email, trade show lead
generation, and other industry related networking events - Identified and sourced electronic, electrical, electromechanical components and strategic technology partners
- Negotiated favorable pricing for all current and future sourced/purchased materials
- Monitored and measured supplier performance in quality, accuracy and punctuality
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Management
Wingate University
Wingate, NC05-2015
Skills
- Supply Management
- Process Improvement
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Analysis
- Decision-Making
- Adaptability
Certification
- ANSI/ESD S20.20 Plant Auditor (06/2018)EOS/ESD Association Inc. Cert. ID: I18LI-119
- ESDA Certified TR53 Lab Technician (06/2018)EOS/ESD Association Inc. Cert. ID: I18LI-119
Timeline
Electronics Category Manager
ASSA ABLOY Group AB
03.2020 - 03.2022
Global Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Assa Abloy Entrance Systems
07.2018 - Current
Managing Member
Click Electronics LLC
07.2018 - 03.2020
Procurement and QA Manager
Vrg Components
03.2018 - 07.2018
Procurement Manager
VRG Components Inc
05.2016 - 07.2018
Account Executive
VRG Components Inc.
10.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Management
Wingate University
- ANSI/ESD S20.20 Plant Auditor (06/2018)EOS/ESD Association Inc. Cert. ID: I18LI-119
- ESDA Certified TR53 Lab Technician (06/2018)EOS/ESD Association Inc. Cert. ID: I18LI-119
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