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Work History
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Certification
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Tomas R. González

Doral,USA

Summary

Results-driven Senior Purchasing Manager with extensive experience in managing multi-million dollar procurement operations. Proven expertise in strategic planning, relationship management, and inventory control. Strong negotiation skills, resulting in favorable contract outcomes, and cost savings.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Sourcing Manger II

Walmart
Doral, FL
07.2010 - 07.2025
  • Managed supplier performance and business alignments for Dry Vegetable Category.
  • Developed and implemented strategic supplier alignments, including organic and specialty items.
  • Analyzed performance metrics of long-term strategic suppliers to optimize freight and delivery frequency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve high fill rates and meet customer needs.
  • Enhanced product specifications to improve crop utilization.
  • Conducted global sourcing initiatives, gaining comprehensive knowledge of food supply chains.
  • Assisted in quality control inspections for airfreight imports through Miami, including various fruits.
  • Facilitated regular meetings with Quality Control Manager to ensure product quality standards.

Control Director/Operations Chief/ State Regulatory Field Operations Director

Fl. Dept. of Agriculture
Plantation/Winter Haven, FL
02.1996 - 06.2010
  • Directed activities for Agriculture officials and supervisors in Plant Protection and Quarantine programs.
  • Managed control activities across Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
  • Oversaw workloads for agriculture inspectors in Citrus Canker Eradication Program.
  • Ensured compliance with regulations regarding all operational personnel issues.
  • Coordinated meetings and conducted training sessions as required.
  • Reviewed and approved program records and reports to maintain accuracy.
  • Prepared and evaluated Performance Planning documentation.
  • Mapped commercial citrus groves in South Dade County to enhance resource management.

Agronomy Engineer

Sugar Mills Portuguesa
Acarigua, Venezuela
05.1994 - 02.1996
  • Oversaw general operations of sugar cane farm while managing 250 laborers.
  • Implemented effective insecticide combination to control Red Fly (Aneolamia sp.).
  • Conducted fertilization project utilizing organic materials, replacing chemical fertilizers.
  • Published findings in Sugar Cane Magazine, Venezuela Azucarera Edicion No 62, second quarter 1997.

Education

Bachelors - Citrus

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL
01.2009

Certified Public Manager -

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
01.2008

Associate of Science - Horticulture

BCC
Broward, FL
01.2006

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

Universidad De Camaguey
Las Tunas, Cuba
01.1992

Some College (No Degree) - Agriculture

ISACA
Ciego de Avila, Cuba

Some College (No Degree) - Agriculture

MDCC-South Campus
Miami, FL

Skills

  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Public speaking
  • Leadership skills
  • Supplier management
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Market analysis
  • Supply chain efficiency
  • Cost-saving strategies
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Team collaboration
  • Data analytics proficiency
  • Sustainability efforts
  • Ethical procurement practices
  • Diversity initiatives

References

Available upon request

Certification

  • Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Certification
  • I-100/200 Basic Incident Command System
  • Certified Public Manager of State of Florida
  • Buyer of the Quarter (5x)

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Sourcing Manger II

Walmart
07.2010 - 07.2025

Control Director/Operations Chief/ State Regulatory Field Operations Director

Fl. Dept. of Agriculture
02.1996 - 06.2010

Agronomy Engineer

Sugar Mills Portuguesa
05.1994 - 02.1996

Bachelors - Citrus

Florida Southern College

Certified Public Manager -

Florida State University

Associate of Science - Horticulture

BCC

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

Universidad De Camaguey

Some College (No Degree) - Agriculture

ISACA

Some College (No Degree) - Agriculture

MDCC-South Campus

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