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William Santos

Burbank,CA

Summary

Proven Buyer at Hutchinson Aerospace, adept in negotiation and relationship building, enhanced supplier efficiency and reduced procurement costs. Skilled in purchase order management and interpersonal communication, I excel in leveraging vendor relations and resourcefulness to achieve strategic sourcing goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer

Hutchinson Aerospace
06.2022 - Current
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Developed and improved account relationships.
  • Increased supplier efficiency by negotiating contracts and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
  • Resolved procurement challenges, leveraging strong problem-solving skills and in-depth knowledge of supply market.

Facility Manager

United Aeronautical
03.2019 - 06.2022
  • Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
  • Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
  • Conducted inspections of facility grounds, external structure, systems and equipment.
  • Maintained inventory and ordered supplies to keep facility resources readily available.
  • Maintained facility grounds, equipment, and safety compliance.
  • Coordinated with vendors and contractors to arrange services and repairs to be completed on time and to desired quality levels.
  • Contributed to organizational growth by supporting the onboarding of new employees and ensuring they had a comfortable work environment.

Merchandiser

Coke A Cola
10.2018 - 03.2020
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Coordinated with store management to identify and capitalize on cross-merchandising opportunities.
  • Engaged with customers to gather feedback on product selection and store layout, incorporating insights into merchandising decisions.
  • Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.

Education

Airframe And Powerplant

Crimson Technical
Lynwood, CA

Skills

  • Purchase Order Management
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Relationship Building
  • Materials sourcing
  • Inventory Monitoring
  • Interpersonal ability
  • Purchasing expertise
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Negotiation
  • Resourcefulness
  • Computer skills
  • Leadership
  • Time management
  • Forecasting
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Delivery Management
  • Vendor coordination
  • Attention to Detail
  • Enterprise Resource Planning ERP

Timeline

Buyer

Hutchinson Aerospace
06.2022 - Current

Facility Manager

United Aeronautical
03.2019 - 06.2022

Merchandiser

Coke A Cola
10.2018 - 03.2020

Airframe And Powerplant

Crimson Technical

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