Jose Mario Cardenas
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Proactive and results-oriented Procurement and Sourcing professional with a proven track record of successful negotiations that increase quality while reducing costs with suppliers. Strong technical, resource management and analytical skills to optimize processes and increase productivity. Known as a valued procurement advisor to business leaders with the capability to inform strategic decision-making. Committed to exceptional customer satisfaction through clear, thorough communication and quickly resolving any problems or concerns. Genuine and collaborative with a history of supporting colleagues in training and development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Procurement Specialist/ BioMed Manager
NextMed
Tucson, AZ
10.2022 - Current
- Manage the procurement of medical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with industry regulations
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with medical suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and pricing to achieve cost savings
- Collaborate with medical staff to forecast demand and maintain optimal inventory levels, reducing waste by 15%
- Implemented a streamlined procurement process that resulted in a 20% decrease in order processing time
- Conduct thorough vendor assessments and audits to ensure the quality and safety of medical supplies
- Coordinate with compliance teams to ensure adherence to HIPAA and FDA regulations in all procurement activities
- Sourced and procured medical equipment, devices, and consumables while maintaining cost-efficiency and quality
- Played a key role in implementing an electronic inventory management system, reducing stockouts by 25%
- Assisted in evaluating and selecting suppliers based on product quality, reliability, and compliance with medical standards
- Negotiated contracts and pricing agreements, resulting in a 10% reduction in annual procurement costs
- Collaborated with medical professionals to identify specific needs and preferences when sourcing medical products.
- Cost savings of over 2 million dollars to date.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted performance reviews for team members.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
Logistic Manager
MSE Supplies LLC
Tucson, AZ
01.2018 - 10.2022
- Ship/Received Domestic and International Products
- Actively manage inventory of all products
- Updated website product with up to date specs
- Inventory Management
- Office Manager
- Well-versed with International shipments requiring customs documentation
- Cost Saving on all freight carriers
- Maintained high standards of internal and external customer service.
- Worked collaboratively with customers and staff at various levels.
- Identified and resolved shipping and packaging errors.
- Negotiated freight in alignment with specifications and needs and monitored compliance with budgets.
Logistic Analyst II
Caterpillar Inc
Tucson, AZ
01.2012 - 12.2017
- Lead Purchaser, Contract Preparer, Account Payable.
- Source for suppliers for the most affordable products.
- Proficient at working with multiple suppliers to acquire products at the lowest price possible
- Cost savings of over $70K during the the 2016 fiscal year.
- Lead inventory for all fuel, oils, and waste.
- Actively manage inventory of fuel, oil, and large batch chemicals including disposal of waste
- Expedite parts for critical projects in a timely manner.
- Efficient at working with engineering to procure parts needed on aggressive timeline
- Service contracts for service and maintain on a monthly basis.
- Initiation and maintenance of service contracts carried out on a monthly basis
- Prepare purchases orders for large amounts and overseas items
- Extensive experience purchasing products internationally
- Ship/Received Domestic and International Products.
- Well-versed with International shipments requiring customs documentation
- Executed analytical reviews of cost reports and communicated final results to suppliers.
DME Technician
Dependable Health Service
Tucson, AZ
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Managed deliveries and setup of medical equipment during scheduled appointments
- Route my orders ready to be deliver
- Troubleshoot equipment such as respiratory equipment and DME
- Experienced diagnosing equipment malfunctions on respiratory and DME equipment
- In-home service and customer service
- Quality control
- Well-versed in HIPAA best practices to ensure client privacy rights.
Education
AS - Agricultural Science
Arizona Western College
01.2006
Diploma -
Yuma Union High School
01.2004
Skills
- Extensive experience preparing and maintaining work logs, inventories and maintenance reports
- Proven ability to work efficiently in office or field environment
- Highly motivated safety-first attitude
- Self-motivated and able to work alone and dynamic in a team environment
- Highly motivated and proficient at working independently or amongst a dynamic team
- Able to learn quickly and adapt to changes on new test systems, procedures and guidelines
- Adept at learning quickly on the job and adapting to changes in system, procedure, or job role
- Directing and training team members
- Sourcing and negotiating pricing on broad range of items
- Budgeting
- Spanish
- Bilingual
- Leadership
- Logistics
- Freight Experience
- Supply Chain
- ERP systems
Certification
IATA Certification
First Aid Certification
Forklift Certification
CPR Certification
Class D
Languages
Timeline
Senior Procurement Specialist/ BioMed Manager
NextMed
10.2022 - Current
Logistic Manager
MSE Supplies LLC
01.2018 - 10.2022
Logistic Analyst II
Caterpillar Inc
01.2012 - 12.2017
DME Technician
Dependable Health Service
01.2010 - 12.2011
AS - Agricultural Science
Arizona Western College
Diploma -
Yuma Union High School