Quinn Garcia
Sugar Land,TX
Summary
Purchasing leader with experience managing multi-market vendor programs across Texas and Florida for a top residential homebuilder. Proven track record of driving cost reductions, establishing national partnerships, and improving vendor accountability. Known for leading large-scale negotiations, implementing scalable processes, and delivering measurable operational improvements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Perry Homes
08.2024 - Current
- Lead purchasing operations across multiple markets (DFW, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Florida), aligning Purchasing, Construction, and executive leadership
- Led national sourcing initiatives by securing direct manufacturer partnerships and rebate structures, while restructuring selection programs to create a scalable, standardized platform across all markets
- Negotiated and managed multi-year, multi-million-dollar contracts across major trades (HVAC, concrete, stucco, tile, cabinets, flooring)
- Drove ~10% year-over-year cost reductions by sourcing and leveraging new trade partners to create competitive pricing pressure
- Created and implemented an invoice reconciliation team, reducing lien exposure from past-due payments by over 80%
- Developed and standardized scopes of work across key trades, improving vendor accountability, reducing scope gaps, and increasing execution consistency
- Partner with VPs of Construction and Division leadership to resolve field issues, improve performance, and enforce vendor expectations
- Evaluate and onboard new vendors to support market expansion and improve competitive positioning
- Rapid progression from Intern to Purchasing Manager in ~3 years
- Led end-to-end development of a new rental segment in Houston, coordinating cross-functional teams (Design, Estimating, and Construction), securing developer approvals, selecting and negotiating vendors, and supporting takeoffs to bring the project from concept to execution
Assistant Purchasing Manager
Perry Homes
02.2024 - 08.2024
Purchasing Agent
Perry Homes
02.2024 - 08.2024
Purchasing Analyst
Perry Homes
09.2022 - 02.2024
Purchasing Intern
Perry Homes
06.2021 - 09.2021
Sales Manager
General Nutrition Center (GNC)
Richmond, TX
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Managed store operations including labor scheduling, inventory forecasting, and product mix optimization
- Drove sales performance through team coaching and focus on high-margin products
- Evaluated product lines and vendor offerings to align with market demand and profitability goals
Sales Representative
General Nutrition Center (GNC)
Richmond, TX
01.2018 - 01.2019
Front Desk Associate
Crowne Plaza
Houston, TX
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed guest check-in/out, reservations, and payment processing across multiple booking platforms
Server
Crew Staffing
Houston, TX
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided service for high-volume events, maintaining efficiency and strong communication in fast-paced environments
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
University of Houston – C.T. Bauer College of Business
Houston, TX05-2022
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Vendor management
- Cost analysis
- Cost reduction
- Project management
- Project coordination
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Team leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Problem solving
Volunteer Experience
- Buckner Ministries, 01/2012, Present, Community development and housing support
- The Sanctuary Fellowship, 01/2012, Present, Youth leadership and coordination
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Perry Homes
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Purchasing Manager
Perry Homes
02.2024 - 08.2024
Purchasing Agent
Perry Homes
02.2024 - 08.2024
Purchasing Analyst
Perry Homes
09.2022 - 02.2024
Purchasing Intern
Perry Homes
06.2021 - 09.2021
Sales Manager
General Nutrition Center (GNC)
01.2019 - 06.2021
Sales Representative
General Nutrition Center (GNC)
01.2018 - 01.2019
Front Desk Associate
Crowne Plaza
01.2017 - 01.2018
Server
Crew Staffing
01.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
University of Houston – C.T. Bauer College of Business