Project Management Inventory Control

BOLIVAR (BO) TAMAYO

407-***-**** • *** Sheppard St. • Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 • ********@****.*** PURCHASING / PROCUREMENT LEADERSHIP

Proven, solutions-oriented leader with 25+ years of Purchasing and Procurement experience. Adept in implementing strategies that consistently lower costs and enhance production and efficiencies. Well versed in managing top- performing teams committed to quality and on-time delivery. Hold a solid background in multiple industries, including Construction, Hospitality, and Technology. Areas of expertise include the following: Purchasing • Product Forecasting • Procurement • Inventory Control • Cost Reduction • Project Management Process Improvement • Strategic Sourcing • 3rd Party Support • Pricing Negotiations • Vendor Management Category Management • Budget Review • FF&E Purchases • Delivery Logistics • Risk Mitigation • KPI Metrics Training • Supplier Management • Team Leadership • Quality Control • Supervision • Contracts Management HIGHLIGHTS

Led procurement professionals and vendor relationship management teams accountable for a total spend of $1.5B in fiscal year 2019 at Tavistock Development Company, LLC.

Executed cost reduction initiatives that led to 25%-40% savings annually for 4 consecutive years (for a value optimization of $20M).

Implemented multiple cost-savings projects totaling $25M within a 3-year span as a Sr. Commodities Buyers for the Purchasing Department for Westgate Resorts locations in Florida and Las Vegas.

Managed all aspects of a newly created Purchasing Department for Akcel Construction; oversaw an annual spend of $30M+ and yielded $2M+ in cost-savings per quarter. EXPERIENCE

TAYLOR MORRISON (Orlando, FL)

Purchasing Manager 2021-2022

Managed and coached a group of 6 buyers located in the Central and West Florida areas.

Negotiated statewide contracts for safety equipment installation for all construction projects in the state, leading toward a saving of $1.5M in the first year.

Managed and monitored all trades electrical, trim, flooring, etc. contracts.

Supported the construction team through vendor negotiations, vendor management, and project scheduling.

Worked with architects and design team to execute project modifications for single and multi-family plans.

Provided key stakeholders with project updates and reports.

Tracked issued contracts and work orders against the development budgets.

Processed purchasing related information, including bid documents, tabulations, forecasts, and specifications.

Worked directly with manufactures and distributers to ensure supply and demand requirements for specific projects were met, resulting in the timely delivery of materials and services. TAVISTOCK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC (Orlando, FL)

Corporate Purchasing Manager / Procurement Manager 2015-2020

Established policies and procedures for a newly created Purchasing Department.

Provided servant leadership to a team comprised of 2 procurement professionals as well as vendor relationship management teams with a total FY 2019 spend of $1.5B.

Held lead roles during the launch of newly constructed commercial, multi-family, and hospitality facilities.

Oversaw sourcing strategies and logistics for direct purchases of FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment) and construction products from companies in Asia, Europe, South America and Mexico, with a yearly spend of $70M.

Conducted pricing negotiations of various products with vendors and suppliers.

Co-managed a project budget of $50M during the purchase of all FF&E, OS&E, and construction materials for Hotel Collection models (Pier 66, Wave, and Performance Hotels).

Reduced costs of maintenance, service, and support with Canon, Oce large format, and Dell by over $5M by leveraging global contracts and third-party support strategies. BOLIVAR (BO) TAMAYO PAGE TWO

AKCEL CONSTRUCTION (Altamonte Springs, FL)

Purchasing Manager 2014-2015

Oversaw multiple spend categories while managing all aspects of a new Purchasing Department for a company specializing in single- and multi-family construction.

Headed a team of 3 procurement and 2 estimator professionals accountable for a yearly spend of $30M.

Managed commodity forecasting and led the deployment of institutional risk management tools for lumber, steel, hardware, and concrete after thorough reviews of purchases and construction plans.

Implemented sourcing and cost-reduction strategies that resulted in over $2M in savings per quarter.

Managed and handled delivery logistics of construction products and equipment rentals.

Developed and reviewed supplier scorecards.

Leverage the introduction of competitive geographic sourcing, leading to $10M in annual savings due to increased supply competition.

HORNERXPRESS (Longwood, FL)

Purchasing Manager / Procurement Specialist 2010-2014

Supported initiatives of an independent pool equipment distributor while overseeing a team of 8 members

(Purchasing, Warehouse & Logistics) for 2 Central Florida locations with a total inventory of $15M.

Championed value optimization plans and supplier relationship programs.

Headed strategic sourcing processes to select cost-effective vendors that met supply chain requirements.

Managed a portfolio that included construction materials, technology systems, and various other products.

Slashed inventory costs by $2.5M per year via the implementation of new inventory control policies.

Developed a LCCS (Low Cost Country Sourcing Savings) strategy with global manufacture partners while meeting a corporate goal of $25M in LCCS expenditures across all distribution points. CAL DIVE INTERNATIONAL (New Iberia, LA)

Senior Buyer / Saturation Tech 2008-2010

Formulated cost savings plans while supporting the Purchasing Department of a marine contractor.

Managed purchase spending while forging partnerships among national and international vendors.

Reduced inventory cost by $100K through controlled purchasing and inventory maintenance. WESTGATE RESORTS / CENTRAL FLORIDA INVESTMENTS (Orlando, FL) Procurement Buyer Level III / Senior Service and Commodities Buyer 2006-2008 Buyer Level II FF&E and OS&E 2004-2006

Provided quality support for multiple departments (Purchasing, Accounting, Warehouse & Logistics).

Implemented cost-saving projects of $25M from 2004 to 2007.

Negotiated high-level agreements for FF&E products involving new resorts and large-scale renovations. Additional Roles: Purchasing Manager (Beam USA); Corporate Purchasing & Procurement Consultant/Contractor (Saturation Services, LLC) EDUCATION

HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Purchasing Development; Global Logistics; Price Analysis; Inventory Control

KEISER UNIVERSITY: Bachelor of Science in Health Science Radiology LANGUAGES

English (fluent); Spanish (fluent); Portuguese (basic) TECHNOLOGIES

ProCor; Builder MT; Builder Pro; Supply Pro; Nexus Payables; MRI Property MG & Realty; Microsoft Office; MS Great Plains; Oracle; Salesforce; SharePoint Business; Smartsheets; SAP Business Warehouse; QuickBooks; Jira

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