OSCAR M. MARTIN

*** *. *********** ***, ************** TN 37075 ● 678-***-**** ● ac0oqq@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

For over 20 years, I’ve provided leadership to optimize supplier bases into a select group of proven, high quality strategic partner relationships. I work closely with all levels and cross-functionally to determine needs, develop, implement, and execute strategies and plans that meet or exceed expectations, and provide procurement sources in support of those needs. I incorporate a robust experience in manufacturing, sourcing, supplier selection and approval, contract negotiation, pricing, planning, and forecasting to improve the performance and profitability of the organization. Demonstrated expertise in supplier-partner development, project leadership, and systems integration.

Experience

Hunt Brothers Pizza, LLC. – February 2011 – May 2017

With about 7,500 stores in 29 states throughout the Southeast, HBP is the leader of the Convenience Store pizza segment and recipient of 6 consecutive “Top Performer” of Reader’s Choice Award by Convenience Store Decisions.

Category Manager – Product

Strategic responsibilities:

Manage an annual spend of over $140 MM, including commodities, food items, and packaging materials

Liaison between internal customers and suppliers

Supplier Management - Responsible for ensuring the performance of all suppliers meets or exceeds expectations

Cost Management - RFP’s & RFQ’s as needed

Risk Management – Develop, qualify, and maintain primary and secondary vendor relationships

Achievements:

Verifiable savings of over $10 MM year over year

Increased vendor performance level from 96% to 99%

Increased Quality / Spec adherence levels

Significant and transferable skills applied:

Problem solving

Contract negotiation and management

Communications / Presentations

Wayne Farms, LLC - May 2005 – February 2011

With processing plants in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Arkansas, Wayne Farms is one of the top fully integrated processing companies in the Poultry Industry. Annual sales of over $1.5 billion.

Area Purchasing Manager

Strategic Responsibilities:

Responsible for over $85MM in annual purchasing volume, over 1,000 SKUs

RFP's as needed, contracts

Successful national contract management on Corrugated and Flexible Packaging materials, CO2, soybean oil, and ingredients

Cost savings initiatives, spend analysis, including budget variances

Manage two outside dry warehousing locations

Two Senior Purchasing Agents direct reports

Oscar M. Martin, cont.

Significant Achievements

Savings of over $12 MM on ingredients, packaging materials, and other commodities

Team Leader to implement and facilitate the Company’s 2% savings initiative

Core Team Member on implementation of new ERP system. First plant went live successfully on 10/27/2008. Second plant in October of 2009. Next 3 locations by the end of May 2010

Instrumental in developing and establishing departmental policies, practices, and SOPs in full compliance with current regulation (SQF, LEAP, SOX)

Significant and transferable skills applied:

SQF Certified Practitioner (2009)

Project Management

MS Office

Communication: written and spoken

Additional Work Experience

Tropical Nut and Fruit, Inc. – 2004 - 2005

Leader in manufacturing and distribution of candy and nut products in the East Coast with processing Plants in Florida, North Carolina and Ohio. Annual sales of over $80 million.

Purchasing Manager

Goya Foods, Inc. – 1996 - 2003

Largest Hispanic owned food products manufacturing and Distribution Company with over $1 billion dollar operations Worldwide.

General Manager, Goya Foods of Orlando, 2002 - 2003

Finished Goods and Raw Materials Buyer, Goya Foods of Puerto Rico, 1998 – 2002

Import Specialist, Purchasing Department, Goya Foods of Puerto Rico, 1996 - 1998

Education

B. B. A., University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 1992

Majors: Accounting and Operations Management

Additional Skills & Continued Education

Certified SQF Practitioner since 2009 / HACCP / GFSI / GMP quality programs

Continued education:

oKen Blanchard’s Situational Frontline Leadership training

oKarrass’ Effective Negotiations

oFred Pryor’s Project Management

Fully Bilingual: English / Spanish

Experienced in multicultural & international markets and environments

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