Procurement and Supply Chain- Senior Buyer-Sourcing Specialist

ALEJANDRO SABATINO

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A highly organized and goal-oriented professional with experience in Sourcing, commercial and contractual strategy purchasing goods and services. With Strong ability negotiating contracts and agreements, based on an understanding of market knowledge. Capable of Identify ways to reduce Total Cost of Ownership.

Experience

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION – Houston, Texas

Purchasing Agent (2018-2020)

Leads agreements on complex, high value contracts, and resolves issues. Develops and implements solutions to improve contract compliance. Proactively identifies issues during and after contract completion and manages resolution.

•Finalize procurement contracts for base oils, additives, packaging materials

•Develops a network that allows other buyers to leverage internal and external relationships to continuously improve responsiveness & service levels.

•Responsible for actively participating in development of commodity strategy, sourcing/negotiations, global/regional material budget execution, and interface with suppliers or internal stakeholders.

•Review macroeconomic indicators to determine the prevailing market conditions and evaluate potential savings and benefits that could be available

•Negotiate and finalize all marketing Capex and related purchase with term contracts

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION – Houston, Texas

Manager Special Project Refinery (2013-2018)

• Manager, Procurement and Materials

• Managed and Led a group of three Purchasing Agents

• Ensured that all Procurement Procedures and Policies were followed when issuing Contracts to suppliers

• Achieved Cost Savings and Cost Avoidance of over $1.5 million in each of the past three years

• Seamlessly managed the supply of materials to refineries in Venezuela in spite of tensions with political climate and sanctions

• Able to establish a solid relationship with the Refinery’s Senior Management

• Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands

• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand

• Maintained team efficiency by strategically delegating daily activities, monitoring output and rewarding positive

LINDSAYCA USA -Houston, Texas

Buyer (2012 - 2013)

Ensuring right sourcing, strategic spend management of raw materials and commodities and supplier relationship management. Proper execution of global market forecasts and trend analysis, and preparing and conducting contract negotiations.

• Execution of global market forecasts and trend analysis

• Searching for, developing and managing strategically relevant suppliers

• Building strategic supplier partnerships.

• Preparing and conducting/leading contract negotiations

• Initiation of procurement transactions; conducting analysis

• Technical understanding of specific sourcing categories

Universal Conveyor & Construction - Houston, Texas

Buyer (2010-2012)

Lead procurement activities to ensure the timely construction and start-up for bulk material storage systems, conveyor components: structural steel, mechanical equipment: gear boxes, motors, electrical and controls. Participates in Company Safety Program through safety meetings, audits, following good safe work practices and maintaining a safety and clean work environment.

•Administer, process and maintain all procurement, purchasing and contracts including bid documents, contracts, etc.

•Revision of the demand planning and monthly forecasting for constructions projects

•Commitment to quality by meeting and exceeding customer expectations and continuously improving quality management system and their processes to create value for customers, employees and shareholders

Stewart and Stevenson -Houston• Texas

Logistics and Supply Chain Coordinator (2000-2010)

Implement day to day sourcing activities to procure Diesel Engine spare parts. Develops negotiating strategy with input from internal customers, acts as key commercial expert during negotiations, acts as primary contact for target suppliers.

•Accountable for the day to day contracting and supplier relationship management in support of the client Category Manager

•Facilitate the development of Business Continuity Plans

•Actively collect and analyse competitive market trends, and other data points associated with sourcing initiatives.

•Contribute in all aspects of the strategic sourcing processes including market opportunity identification, strategy, financial analysis, contract development, negotiations, documentation, and implementation

•Conduct ongoing price monitoring and contract maintenance to assure market-relevant pricing and terms

Other Skills

Experience with commodities (metals, plastics, resins, additives, electronics, etc). Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. SAP. Knowledge of procurement software, Knowledge of materials management. Bi-lingual and fluent in Spanish (mother tongue).

Education

Bachelor Degree in Logistic, Management and Administrative Sciences

CENTRAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (UNITEC) Valencia, Venezuela

Certificate of Supply Chain Management, 12 CEU hours/ University of Houston, Clear Lake

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