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Oscar Torres

Sylmar,CA

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Career advancementPaid time off401k matchPaid sick leaveWork from home optionWork-life balance

Summary

Dynamic Purchasing Manager with three years of experience in optimizing procurement operations and enhancing supply chain efficiency. Expertise in establishing vendor relationships, negotiating favorable contracts, and sourcing high-quality products to drive cost reductions. Committed to leveraging analytical skills and market insights to deliver strategic purchasing solutions aligned with organizational goals. Results-oriented professional dedicated to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement within procurement teams.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Manager

Validyne Engineering
Northridge, CA
03.2022 - 12.2025
  • Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
  • Used Qantel to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
  • Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
  • Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.

Fabricator

Crown Consulting Inc
Ontario, CA
05.2020 - 01.2022
  • Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
  • Inspected each completed fabrication project to verify adherence to blueprint and procedural specifications.
  • Fabricated radio transmitting racks per design specifications.
  • Mentored on field installer apprentices and inspected finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
  • Verified product quality by checking products for accuracy and completing necessary adjustments.

Material Coordinator

Aerospace Dynamics International
Valencia, CA
01.2018 - 05.2020

I support the daily production planning of assigned work centers by insuring that the machine operators have parts to run throughout day.

  • Collaborated with project managers to assess schedules and materials requirements in order to support operational needs.
  • Used pallet jacks and forklifts with safety and efficiency.

Shop Head Foreman

Hollywood Rentals
Sylmar, CA
06.2010 - 10.2016

I was head shop foreman with a team of 5 preparing lighting equipment for rentals. Assisted in software update for our company programs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sylmar High School
Sylmar, CA
06.1997

Skills

  • Order interpretation
  • Inventory counts
  • Materials controls
  • Receiving coordination
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Report writing and documentation
  • Bilingual Spanish/English
  • Customer relationship building
  • Purchase order management
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Inventory coordination
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Supply chain management
  • New vendor setup
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Contract negotiation
  • Cost reduction

Personal Information

Title: Purchasing Manager

Timeline

Purchasing Manager

Validyne Engineering
03.2022 - 12.2025

Fabricator

Crown Consulting Inc
05.2020 - 01.2022

Material Coordinator

Aerospace Dynamics International
01.2018 - 05.2020

Shop Head Foreman

Hollywood Rentals
06.2010 - 10.2016

High School Diploma -

Sylmar High School
Oscar Torres