Yessira Sanchez
North Miami Beach,FL
Summary
Results driven Senior Procurement Analyst with outstanding initiative and independent judgment with extensive global vendor relations and rapport across The Americas, Middle East and Asia. Seeking a results-driven & dynamic team environment where my expertise and contributions will enhance the overall growth and productivity of the company.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
Mitra Brands LLC
02.2024 - Current
- Responsible for evaluating spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries
- Maintained and strengthened relationships with existing suppliers, while scouting for new additional vendors
- Conduct price analysis implement benchmark to drive cost savings
- Developed sound cost effective strategies
- Close collab with other departments to maintain a fluid efficient supply of needs across the organization
- Regularly negotiate with vendors to secure advantageous terms
- In charge of tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
- Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
- Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
- Developing, Examine and test existing contracts
- Manage and control Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand departmental needs, developing tailored procurement solutions that met their requirements while minimizing costs.
- Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
- Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Senior Buyer Analyst
BANG ENERGY
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Cross-function with different departments to determine parent supply chain needs per operation requirement
- In authority for the purchase of raw materials, commodities, and flavors to meet production demand and to prevent production material shortages by identifying and expediting necessary shortages
- Managed the financial efficiency of suppliers and or any financial issues
- Prepared and coordinated bid requests in accordance with prime requirements and responsible for analyzing the received proposals to identify the best pricing and all-around quality of service/ material
- Managed orders and order flow to ensure timely receipts and end-of-month inventory goals align with company’s financial goals
- Coordinated within the business operations teams to streamline purchase ordering process, ensuring terms & conditions were met
- With the use of MRP and ERP system process orders, document order confirmations, review match exceptions, run reports
- Implement negotiation strategies to deliver cost savings, reduced lead time
- Analyzed and supervised vendor compliance to ensure the supplier's performance would meet expectations and demands
- Trailed alternate suppliers as needed to ensure the best pricing/delivery/quality available
- Supervised MRO purchasing per department and warehouse, meeting all production line needs.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for more effective procurement processes.
- Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
- Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of products, ensuring timely delivery and quality control.
Senior Buyer- Global Purchasing
Del Monte Fresh Produce, Corporate Office
01.2011 - 12.2022
- Secured annual average savings of over $1 million by negotiations and additional savings via rebate programs
- Managed the procurement of chemicals, raw materials, and fertilizers for divisions in over 10 countries, as well as the supply of banana plants and seeds
- Organized delivery of orders per port’s volume capacity
- Operated monthly consumption and financial reports for all major financial global offices
- Regulated the sourcing of new paper supplier working with packaging department, in addition to the assessment and implementation of rebates and new contracts
- Managed the purchase/ supply of goods per consolidation of group by supplier negotiation and delivery strategy
- Identify areas to implement cost, stabilize supply stream, and maintain inventory to best meet the goals
- Produced all negotiation details and finalized purchase orders to meet deadlines
- Liaised with suppliers, to respond to potential problems pertaining to delivery, payment, logistics and documentation(COA, SDS, RFQ, contracts, etc.)
- Effectively communicated with global divisions, streamlining timelines and processes
- Improved significant savings margins through process enhancement of operations, inventory, and workflow
- Pledged vendor compliance, resulting in reduction of out of budget expenses by negotiating competitive vendor contracts
- Met with suppliers and negotiate terms of contracts and general business dealings
- Developed and managed Quarterly Fertilizer and Paper Report to track market progress and pricing indicative.
Senior Buyer/ Asst. Planner
Nature’s Products Inc.
02.2003 - 12.2010
- Managed the purchasing of an excess of 2,000 raw materials & components
- Controlled the inventory volume attaining a reduction of inventory by 1.5 million dollars
- Generated annual contracts
- Achieved average savings of $35K+ annual for the company
- Processed all raw material returns, ensuring that all credits were fulfilled
- Work with formulations / marketing departments in sourcing new and innovative raw materials for the reduction of costs
- Served as backup Planning Manager where I utilized MRP generated reports and created manufacturing production/work order.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Miami Dade College
FloridaSkills
- Materials Management
- Strategic Procurement
- Pricing Analysis / Effective Negotiation
- Critical Thinking / Team Leadership
- Superb Organization / Efficient Communication
- Vendor Management / Supplier Compliance
- Contract Evaluation
- EKOS
- SAP
- Oracle
- MACOLA
- Share Drive
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power point, Outlook, Power BI)
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Mitra Brands LLC
02.2024 - Current
Senior Buyer Analyst
BANG ENERGY
12.2022 - 07.2023
Senior Buyer- Global Purchasing
Del Monte Fresh Produce, Corporate Office
01.2011 - 12.2022
Senior Buyer/ Asst. Planner
Nature’s Products Inc.
02.2003 - 12.2010
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Miami Dade College
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