Sales Representative

• Jun 2014 - Present

Owner

• Aug 2005 - Present

Operate an International company. I purchase and sell different types products into Latin and South America, as well as clients located in the United States. Operate an International company. I purchase and sell different types products into Latin and South America, as well as clients located in the United States.

Purchasing Manager

• Feb 2009 - Apr 2010

Demonstrated leadership capabilities in overseeing the procurement for the chemical plant.In charge of the Logistics contracts for Full Truck Loads, LTL, Sea, and Rail. Built and sustained long-term relationships with key suppliers through strong partnerships.Produced and developed appropriate, professional, and legal contracts.Utilized analytical skills in determining and executing cost saving ideas for the business.Supervised 2 buyers and 3 warehouse personnel.Responsible for Warehouse/Stores with 7 million in inventory.

Purchasing Manager

• Jun 1993 - Aug 2005

Presided over the procurement for Dole’s export locations. This position was more of a strategic Sourcing position due to the combining all of the company spend and working as the team leader of all of the other Purchasing Managers to achieve maximum savings for the company. Effectively led cross-functional Maintenance, Repair, and Operations teams with the local purchasing managers from Dole operations in different countries. Led purchasing team in reducing total lead-time by 17 days.Incorporated key stakeholders from the respective locations, thereby obtaining acceptance of the local Purchasing Offices in the respective countries.Contributed effort in facilitating purchasing activities for Manufacturing Business Units, including soft drink plants, corrugating box plants, plastic plants, breweries, cooking oil plant, a sugar mill, as well as fresh fruit farms across Central and South America and canneries in the Philippines and Thailand.Responsible for seven buyers and two expeditors through the use of J.D. Edwards.Displayed skills in handling over $200M worth of annual purchases.

Store Manager

• Jul 1985 - Aug 1992

Worked as Store Manager/Purchasing Agent, while supervising 13 direct reports. Responsible for procuring pipe, valves, fittings, polyethylene pipe and other materials. Worked as Store Manager/Purchasing Agent, while supervising 13 direct reports. Responsible for procuring pipe, valves, fittings, polyethylene pipe and other materials.