Phil Alva
Commerce,CA
Summary
Quality-focused Procurement Manager successful at handling both operational and project-specific procurement needs. Meets budget, quality and schedule targets consistently by fully vetting and effectively managing suppliers. Data-driven and highly analytical in approaching short- and long-term supply requirements. Ready to bring over 20yrs of progressive experience to growth-oriented position.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Manager
Nellson's LLC
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Maintained material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Worked closely with purchasing team, leveraging power of commodities and materials in outlining trade and distribution agreements.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
- Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
Procurement Manager
Rich Foods/Venice Bakery
04.2014 - 01.2022
- Manage purchasing for raw materials (perishable, non-perishable, & commodity items) needed for leading company in the pizza and gluten-free industry.
- Developed and executed long-term supply strategy to support sales & manufacturing needs.
- Audited supplier facilities for processes and quality.
- Negotiated favorable contracts and determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability, by analyzing data.
- Saved over 3 million in 6yrs through comprehensive analysis, identification and targeting of critical procurement issues.
- Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company.
Materials Planner
Romero's Food Products
10.2012 - 02.2014
- Manage and maintain all purchasing responsibilities for raw materials & packaging for one of the foremost producers of quality tortillas and wraps.
- Manage contracts and agreements with existing suppliers
- Assist with HACCP documentation and monitor lab samples test weekly
- Track purchasing activity and measurements
- Collaborated with management, sales and engineering to adjust plans and maintain targets.
Buyer
U.S. Food Service
05.2011 - 04.2012
- Purchased grocery products and commodity items for food service industry.
Buyer
Unified Grocers
09.1997 - 06.2010
- Responsible for purchasing perishable and non-perishable grocery items for wholesale grocery cooperative who supplied independent supermarkets.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CASkills
- Proficient in E3/AWR, Prism, JDE, & SAP software
- Bid process management
- Supplier relationship management
- MS Office
- Project organization
- Inventory management
- First Aid/CPR
- Team building
- Continuous Improvement Strategies
- Deadline Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Waste Reduction
- Vendor Contracts
- Materials Take-Offs
- Budget Monitoring
Timeline
Materials Manager
Nellson's LLC
04.2022 - 11.2023
Procurement Manager
Rich Foods/Venice Bakery
04.2014 - 01.2022
Materials Planner
Romero's Food Products
10.2012 - 02.2014
Buyer
U.S. Food Service
05.2011 - 04.2012
Buyer
Unified Grocers
09.1997 - 06.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Cerritos College
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