Ray Solis
Rialto,CA
Summary
Diligent Desired Position. Overseeing procurement processes, ensuring cost-effective purchases, and maintaining supplier relationships. Demonstrated effective negotiation and strategic sourcing skills. Inventory control to meet and exceed inventory goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
Holliday Rock Co
06.2004 - 01.2026
- Developed and implemented procurement strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers and assess product quality.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated timely reordering processes.
- Analyzed procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve purchasing decisions.
- Established relationships with key vendors to enhance service delivery and support business needs.
- Trained junior staff on best practices in procurement processes and compliance standards.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Improved inventory management by implementing demand forecasting techniques and optimizing reorder points for critical items.
Store Manager
Pepboys Parts And Auto
03.1996 - 06.2004
- Developed and implemented procurement strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers and assess product quality.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated timely reordering processes.
- Analyzed procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve purchasing decisions.
- Established relationships with key vendors to enhance service delivery and support business needs.
- Trained junior staff on best practices in procurement processes and compliance standards.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Improved inventory management by implementing demand forecasting techniques and optimizing reorder points for critical items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bloomington High
Bloomington, CASkills
- Supplier management
- Supplier relationship management
- Price negotiation
- New vendor setup
- Performance improvement
- Purchase orders
- Inventory management
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Holliday Rock Co
06.2004 - 01.2026
Store Manager
Pepboys Parts And Auto
03.1996 - 06.2004
High School Diploma -
Bloomington High