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Roger E. Ruiz

Cowarts,AL

Summary

Sourcing Specialist/Buyer adept to maintaining high level contractor and vendor relations. Well versed in P2P, RFQ and RFP procedures. Bringing a 6 year track record of success and a continued escalation of responsibilities from a high volume manufacturing operation.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer

Georgia Pacific
09.2021 - Current
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices.
  • Developed and improved account relationships.
  • Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
  • Computed and created purchase orders in Asset Suite to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite internal customer orders.
  • Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
  • Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
  • Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
  • Oversaw approximately $100 MM budget and purchasing needs for maintenance and operations.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.

Buyer/Procurement Coordinator

Kamin Performance Minerals
07.2018 - 08.2021
  • Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
  • Carefully read and interpreted requisition orders to understand specialized terms and requirements.
  • Procured critical parts and assemblies to develop and coordinate sourcing requirements.
  • Oversaw setup process for new item specifications and new vendor profiles in procurement system.
  • Reduced downtime in operations by ensuring inventory was aligned with usage and PM schedules.
  • Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.
  • Drafted and delivered bid invitations to supplier firms.
  • Oversaw inventory control, accounting and supply reports.

Owner/Operator

Get Your Fix LLC dba Doughboy Pizza
11.2012 - 11.2018
  • 5-10 direct reports, Quality control including service and product
  • Responsible for employee safety and implementation of OSHA standards
  • Calculate ROI for investors and monitor current/future investments
  • Operate within budget and set weekly sales goals
  • Identify problems and institute policies to directly minimize or eliminate said problem
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature

Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA
04.2021

Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Contract Preparation
  • Supplier Oversight
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Strategic Negotiations
  • Materials Sourcing
  • Continuous Improvement Process
  • Manufacturing Support
  • Proposal Reviews
  • Vendor Relations
  • Enterprise Resource Planning

Accomplishments


  • Fred Pryor Sales and Use Tax Workshop
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma

Leisure Activities

Pickleball enthusiast

Fishing rivers around Georgia

Visiting local parks


Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Buyer

Georgia Pacific
09.2021 - Current

Buyer/Procurement Coordinator

Kamin Performance Minerals
07.2018 - 08.2021

Owner/Operator

Get Your Fix LLC dba Doughboy Pizza
11.2012 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature

Georgia College And State University

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