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Carlos Gustavo Benavides Hernández is a seasoned procurement expert with extensive experience in sourcing, logistics, and supply chain management. A bilingual professional in English and Spanish, he has successfully led various teams in developing and implementing RFPs, eAuctions, and supplier negotiations. With a strong background in accounting, item master management, and contract administration, Carlos has consistently delivered results-driven solutions that minimize risk and optimize costs. Holding a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Banking, he is well-equipped to drive business growth and strategic partnerships.

Experience

    • United States
    • Semiconductor Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • NPI Buyer
      • Oct 2017 - Present

    • NPI Buyer
      • Oct 2017 - Present

    • Sourcing Manager
      • Oct 2013 - Jun 2016
      • San Jose, Costa Rica

      Sourcing Manager to lead the development, management and analysis of requests for proposal, eAuctions, supplier negotiations, financial analysis, contract administration and project management. Audit online catalogues in Procurement system to ensure compliance with negotiated pricing. Identify o...

  • Dole Shared Services Ltd
    • San Jose, Costa Rica
    • Especialista en compras
      • Apr 2006 - Aug 2013
      • San Jose, Costa Rica

      Purchases Specialist in charge of international and national purchases of materials and supplies for Dole’s Latin America (Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile and Perú) and Asia divisions (Philippines and Thailand), managing categories like MRO-Maintenance & Repair Opera...

  • Dole Food Company, Inc.
    • Gulfport, MS, United States
    • Especialista en Logistica
      • Feb 2004 - Apr 2006
      • Gulfport, MS, United States

      Export Coordinator in the Logistics Department in charge of process and documentation for materials exported from USA to Dole’s Latin America and Asia divisions, like schedule to pickups materials and equipments, receiving and control of regular materials and hazardous materials to Dole’s warehou...

    • Especialista en Compras
      • Sep 1999 - Feb 2004
      • San Jose, Costa Rica

      MRO Buyer from 1999-2001 and then promoted to HUE Buyer in 2001to last day.Responsibilities include executing purchase orders, expediting to assure on time delivery, and processing deliveries in JDE for all the Hue orders (local and international) for all HUE products including agrochemicals, fer...

  • Portico, S.A.
    • Heredia, Costa Rica
    • Especialista en Compras
      • Feb 1999 - Sep 1999
      • Heredia, Costa Rica

      Local and International Buyer. Purchasing, expediting and processing deliveries for all high use material orders (local and international) of all products including wood, paints, machinery, etc. Evaluates HUE items usage and controls inventory to assure optimal levels in our warehouses. Respons...

  • MC Logística S.A.
    • San Jose, Costa Rica
    • Especialista en Compras y Logistica
      • Aug 1998 - Feb 1999
      • San Jose, Costa Rica

      Logistics, Local and Internationals Buyer. Responsible for the complete process of purchasing, expediting, logistics, entry of delivery into the computer system, vendors payment, inventory control, debit process, resolving accounting issues, evaluating product costs, customer service, improvement...

    • Asistente de Gerencia General
      • Apr 1997 - Aug 1998
      • San Jose, Costa Rica

      Responsible for the exportation process, international billing, freights, accounts expediting, forwarding samples to new clients, inventory control of raw materials, review “Costs and Prices”, monitor & contribute to improvement of projects of the production plant, actively support the other ...

  • Purdy Motor S.A.
    • San Jose, Costa Rica
    • Bodeguero y Servicio al Cliente
      • Jun 1989 - Apr 1997
      • San Jose, Costa Rica

      My first job was developed into the warehouse of spare parts for Toyota cars and trucks. Prepared documentation & shipment for spare parts for clients, monitored inventory control of spare parts, & suggest/implement improvements in the warehouse’s process.Then I was promoted to the Operat...

Education

  • 2008 -
    Universidad Hispanoamericana (CR)
  • 1981 - 1985
    Liceo Luis Dobles Segreda
  • 1975 - 1980
    Escuela Juan Rafael Mora Porras

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