Experience

ENERMECH MECHANICAL SERVICES SL

• Spain
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Buyer

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  • Leverage supplier/subcontractors across multiple procurements to create cost savings to projects. • Research & evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selections, service, availability, production and distribution capabilities. • Prepare/Issue Request for Proposals and evaluate supplier/contractors who meet project constraints of budget and the schedule at the estimating execution purchasing levels. • Negotiate commercial terms & conditions with suppliers and subcontractors • Manage requisitions and prepare purchase orders and contracts for supplies, equipment and services. • Maintain excellent records of goods ordered and correspondence. • Manage purchase order or subcontractors claims and contracts for conformance to company policy • Provide training to ensure policies and procedures are followed Show less



Shawcor

• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Buyer

  • Apr 2021 - Sep 2021

  • Manage all MRP based purchasing and validate the accuracy of MRP data • Review all sales orders/Work Orders for tanks and confirm accuracy • Generate purchase orders based on quote & requirements • Maintain and update pricing/sourcing data for reference and reporting purposes • Communicate with vendors and accounting to resolve any payment issues • Prepare financial & technical analysis for justification for high value purchases • Develop and maintain KPI tools and targets • Demonstrate ability to effectively manage professional vendor relationships • Manage all MRP based purchasing and validate the accuracy of MRP data • Review all sales orders/Work Orders for tanks and confirm accuracy • Generate purchase orders based on quote & requirements • Maintain and update pricing/sourcing data for reference and reporting purposes • Communicate with vendors and accounting to resolve any payment issues • Prepare financial & technical analysis for justification for high value purchases • Develop and maintain KPI tools and targets • Demonstrate ability to effectively manage professional vendor relationships • Assist the handling of defective materials or non-compliant parts through RMA and NCR procedures and ISO Standards • Supported Continuous Improvement of Purchasing policies and procedures Assist the handling of defective materials or non-compliant parts through RMA and NCR procedures and ISO Standards • Supported Continuous Improvement of Purchasing policies and procedures Show less



UTLX Manufacturing, Inc.

• United States
• Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buyer

  • Sep 2017 - Aug 2020

  UTLX Manufacturing – Houston, TX UTLX is a Berkshire Hathaway company. Role reported directly to the Director of Supply Chain and consisted of strategic initiative management, risk mitigation, and tactical procurement Lead COVID 19 risk mitigation for all essential items Annually procure more than $100M in Direct and Indirect goods and services Supported Q1 2020 supplier transitions which generated $1.6M in annual savings Completed Q1 2020 payment terms initiative increasing DPO by 5 days Managed the insourcing of goods and services saving 60% and generating $3M in sister company revenue Mitigated supplier transition risk by leading a $4M PFEP for ceramic insulation Responsible for procurement of all maintenance, repair, and operations supplies for 2 manufacturing plants Conduct vendor sourcing of parts for retrofit rail cars within required timelines Reduced operational costs by achieving 20% savings in material purchases for MRO Provide data analytics of material usage and supplier performance as needed Conducted monthly inventory counts with accounting & materials department Show less



DXP ENTERPRISES

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buyer

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2017

  Procured raw materials, equipment & services to support manufacturing plant with 95% OTD Qualified suppliers for the supplier RFQ process Developed cost reduction strategies Minimized invoicing discrepancies through reconciliation Conducted supplier performance evaluations and reported on findings Procured raw materials, equipment & services to support manufacturing plant with 95% OTD Qualified suppliers for the supplier RFQ process Developed cost reduction strategies Minimized invoicing discrepancies through reconciliation Conducted supplier performance evaluations and reported on findings



National Oilwell Varco

• China
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Purchasing Coordinator

  • Aug 2011 - Nov 2015

  Seek out and recommend new sources of supply and actively participates in cost improvement activities with economic order quantities in mind and encourages the supplier to communicate potential cost improvements as well Work with the organization's planning department to develop best practices to obtain desired inventory levels at the optimum cost to the organization •Negotiate best price with the consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need for all assigned commodities •Planning and Inventory control •Recommend substitutes for standardization and cost savings •Participate in establishing purchased standard and planned costs •Maintain knowledge of supplier quality and delivery performance. •Work with suppliers to expedite parts as required •Works with the Quality Department to improve supplier's quality based on their performance •Resolve non-conforming material requirements with the supplier in a timely manner •Review incoming requisitions for specification completeness •Publish lead time reports on assigned commodities and maintains timely and accurate purchase material status, expediting all commodities not assigned to the expediting group and updating his/her section of the commitment report •Consult with supervisor as required assuring our contractual position is protected •Arrange and participate in vendor contracts with plant personnel, assuring optimum purchase agreements are negotiated •Comply with established policies, procedures and practices •Actively support, participate in, and maintain the integrity and on-going function of the company and facility's safety program; ensuring a safe/healthy work environment *Reviewed and analyzed requirements, special provisions, and terms and conditions to ensure compliance procedures were followed from receipt of contract to final payment Show less



GE Oil & Gas

• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buyer

  • Jul 2010 - Aug 2011

  Prepare of Requests for Quotation documents in accordance with the specifications, including all technical, commercial, and quality requirements. Purchases machinery, equipment, tools, parts, services, and supplies necessary for organizational operations. Processes requisitions, ensuring equipment, services, and materials are purchased and delivered at the best cost complying with specified quality standards and end use requirements, and are delivered on time. Formulate and execute appropriate corrective actions, where appropriate, to ensure internal departments and external suppliers meet expected results including on time delivery, quality and other specified requirements. Source selection and award of direct or indirect material purchase orders for assigned products. Develops and executes strategies for negotiation of purchase order terms: price, delivery, expedites and terminations. Resolves invoice issues, implements engineering changes, and coordinates rework and return purchase orders. Develops and maintains communication channels between various departments and the supply chain to maintain the flow of materials to support the customer. Process and disposition Non-Conforming Reports. Interface with customers (internal and/or external) to communicate and resolve issues. Show less



BMP Partners

• Mexico
• Business Consulting and Services

• Buyer

  • May 2000 - Jan 2010

  Manage online company store ordering, spending and reporting activities Responsible for expediting purchase orders, processing purchase orders, maintaining inventory of products. Work with vendors to obtain best pricing and available product/services. Follow up purchases as necessary through correspondence or telephone to expedite order, change amounts, material, specifications, etc. Investigate and research for new affordable suppliers. Receive quotations, analyze and check pricing, quality and delivery requirements. Create strategic supplier relationships with key suppliers to meet/exceed company requirements for cost reduction for direct and indirect material and services. Coordinate print, graphics, production and promotional items and other marketing services. Prepare RFQ's & RFP's for bids & proposals ERP software system experience. Accounts payable invoice preparation Show less



The Service Center

• United States
• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Inside Sales Representative

  • Sep 1995 - May 2000

  Provide excellence customer service. Inventory management & quality control. Maintain purchase order database and vendor invoice file. Serve as liaison with external vendors and manage the company's relationship with these vendors in regards to project initiation, scheduling, completion, budget, evaluation and delivery. Developed financial models that included forecasting, margin analysis and pricing policy. Created ad campaigns that increased revenues by 25%. Provide excellence customer service. Inventory management & quality control. Maintain purchase order database and vendor invoice file. Serve as liaison with external vendors and manage the company's relationship with these vendors in regards to project initiation, scheduling, completion, budget, evaluation and delivery. Developed financial models that included forecasting, margin analysis and pricing policy. Created ad campaigns that increased revenues by 25%.



TNT Express Worldwide

• Spain
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing

• Customer Service Representative/Operations Assistant

  • Apr 1993 - Aug 1996

  Prepare documentation, dock receipts, house and master airbills, export declarations and commercial invoices. Track and trace cargo as necessary to insure proper movement and delivery. Seek the most profitable mode of shipment, yet meet customer's requirement for the movement of freight. Provide accounting with proper and correct billing information. Communicate with customers regarding disposition of freight. Furnish rates on a daily basis to customers, potential customers and inside personnel. Reply to overseas inquiries in a clear, concise and timely manner. Show less



DHL Worldwide

• India
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

• Customer Service Representative

  • Aug 1991 - Apr 1993

  Provide customer service regarding rates, transit times, pricing and services in a call center environment. Account handling Process insurance claims Prepare invoices Provide customer service regarding rates, transit times, pricing and services in a call center environment. Account handling Process insurance claims Prepare invoices