Purchasing Manager Operations

Pablo Rodriguez

Senior Purchasing Manager

Cell: 404-***-**** / Email: ******************@*****.***

Objective

A well networked and experienced Sr. Purchasing Manager seeking a role within an ambitious & exciting company where I can utilize my skills and be challenged to push myself further. Seasoned expert in supplier evaluation, price negotiations, driving cost savings and managing budgets. Meticulous and Efficient team leader with years of management experience that has the resiliency to overcome any challenges and bring a new phase of growth to your company. Experience

2021 – Current (3 years 3 months)

Beazer Homes - Senior Purchasing Manager

I managed all aspects of : RFQs, Options Master List – retail pricing, cost and margins, New Community Certifications, New Lot Starts – making sure all options are selected correctly, Takeoff Validations – driving cost savings, Purchasing Councils – analysis of all bids, Scopes of Work – revisions and signed, Detailed Specifications, EPO - Variance Meetings to ensure Builders are coding correctly and Correcting Takeoffs, Bi-Weekly Field Visits for Quality Assurance and Safety, Training all new employees on JDE, Salesforce, and BuildPro systems, Option validation for Design Appointments before being released to start, Contingency budgets for entire community, Monthly Budgets with Director. Managed a small team of Analyst, Agent, and Coordinator. Built lasting relationships with all Trade Partners. I created File structure we use today, along with New Start Program which streamlined New Lot Starts to increase annually. In charge of Value Engineering and Supply Chain during Lumber Crisis. Extensive knowledge on Single Family, Multi-Family, and Condominium Blueprints. Vast knowledge on BuildPro and Procore, JD Edwards ERP and BOSS.

2019 – 2021 (3 years)

Main Event Entertainment - Operations Manager

Managed all inventory and schedules while maintaining high level of service and volume. In charge of training and development for all staff. Created fun team-building activities to promote a great atmosphere and to lower overall turnover while breaking record sales in our market.

2014 - 2019 (6 years)

Texas Roadhouse - Operations Manager

Strategically developed effective marketing plans ( that are still used today) to increase sales and profits while managing food cost, labor, and day to day operations. I was awarded Real Bar Champion my first year as Ops Manager. 1st place in gift card sales 3 years straight averaging 289K over 2 month period. Responsible for all training and developed our restaurant into the training center for our market. Coached surrounding restaurants in our market on Time Management, Food Safety, PNL meetings for upcoming managers, Inventory Specialist and Creating systems for 100% passed Health Inspections.

2011-2014 (4 years)

Longhorn Steakhouse – Certified Culinary Professional Manager Expeditor managed a $5M store with the highest level of operations and standards. Daily Taste and Temp which ensures all temperatures are working properly for food safety. Managed the Food prep in the morning shift and food quality at night. All weekly Inventory and Ordering. Projections on Sales and Labor Budgets. Monthly PNL with General Manager.

2004-2011 (8 years)

Academy Custom Surfaces - Field Manager and Estimator Started off as a cabinet installer, quickly moved up to head installer managing a crew of 3 employees. Became Cabinet estimator Pablo Rodriguez

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and Field Manager at 18 years old. Corian Certified Fabricator of Solid Surface. Designed all 20/20 cabinet designs and handled all inventory in workshop. Developed inventory system for all materials which led us to generate more revenue from byproducts and less product on shelves.

Skills

Problem Solving – Effectively breakdown a problem, analyze and pinpoint the issue and fix.

Resilience – Ability to face challenges with Grit and Perseverance.

Organized Leader – Being Organized is the key to success in Life.

Bilingual – I speak fluent Spanish which has proven to help with cost savings.

Inspiring – I am a proven leader that inspires and motivates teams to achieve goals.

Leadership – True team player with a hands-on approach to streamline operations.

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