RICARDO GONZALEZ VAZQUEZ

Procurement & Facilities Coordinator

• Managed the procurement process for office, medical, and facility supplies, ensuring timely purchasing and cost-effective vendor selection.
• Coordinated with vendors and service providers for maintenance, repairs, deliveries, and facility-related projects.
• Maintained vendor relationships, negotiated pricing, and tracked contracts, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Oversaw day-to-day facility operations, including preventive maintenance, work orders, and ensuring a safe, clean, and functional work environment.
• Monitored inventory levels and replenished supplies to support clinical and administrative staff.
• Collaborated with internal departments to identify purchasing needs and resolve procurement and facilities-related issues.
• Utilized Workday to manage procurement requisitions, purchase orders, approvals, and financial workflows.
• Used Jira to track facilities requests, manage project tasks, monitor service tickets, and coordinate cross-functional work.
• Ensured compliance with organizational policies, safety regulations, and procurement procedures.
• Assisted with budgeting, expense tracking, and maintaining accurate procurement and facility records.
• Coordinated facility maintenance schedules, ensuring timely completion of repairs and improvements.

• Monitored and operated Witron OPM (Order Picking Machinery), an advanced automated material handling system, to ensure smooth and efficient warehouse operations.
• Managed fault correction and real-time troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and computer-controlled components, escalating complex issues when necessary.
• Collaborated closely with the maintenance team to support equipment upkeep, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Applied Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to ensure safety during maintenance and system interventions.
• Diagnosed and resolved material flow issues using strong problem-solving skills and root cause analysis.
• Maintained operational flow by clearing product, packaging, and carrier material from automation zones.
• Demonstrated adaptability and effective teamwork in a dynamic, high-tech warehouse environment.
• Communicated clearly and effectively while working under pressure and in varying environmental conditions.
• Performed tasks involving continuous walking, climbing, standing, often at heights of 80-100 feet.
• Utilized basic computer and system interface skills, while continuously learning and adapting to new technologies.
• Applied foundational mechanical knowledge to support and maintain automated processes.

• Operated forklifts, reach trucks, and order pickers (up to 40 feet) to prepare automotive glass for distribution, ensuring 100% on-time deliveries.
• Utilized RF scanners to efficiently pick, ship, and locate inventory, improving order accuracy.
• Delivered glass, accessories, and parts to store locations, consistently meeting delivery schedules.
• Offloaded tractor trailers with forklift equipment, maintaining operational flow and reducing unloading time.
• Promoted a safety-first culture, ensuring strict adherence to PPE and safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail by meticulously inspecting glass for chips, scratches, and imperfections; ensured a flawless finish through precise buffing and cleaning, and prepared products efficiently for delivery.
• Proactively collaborated with both the manager and lead to support continuous improvement and maintain high performance standards.