Supply Chain Purchasing Manager

CARIDAD GONZALEZ

**** ********* *****, *** ***, WPB, FL 33401 305-***-****

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Purchasing Professional

Dedicated and technically skilled business professional with a versatile skill set developed through experience as a purchasing manager, sourcing specialist, supply chain management, Lean Manufacturing, general manager, and accounts payable/receivable.

Delivered over $200 million in total cost savings throughout career through expertise in planning, staffing, smart budgeting, and efficient sourcing.

Spearheaded development of domestic and international purchasing programs for maximum cost savings and JIT delivery.

Purchasing Professional with $25+ million in annual purchasing responsibility for major luxury yacht manufacturer. Reduced expenditures $700,000 + through implementation of JIT.

Team oriented, high energy and results-driven professional.

Sourced major commodities domestically thus saving over $100k annually on import costs.

Serves as key member of Business Ops team, Project Management, Pre-Production and Supply Chain. Negotiated blanket orders for key materials to ensure continuity in production process. Anticipated key requirements in production process thus avoiding delays in the manufacturing process.

Implemented purchase order tracking reports using Excel which reduced backorders by 80%+.

Key Skills

Vendor Negotiation

Sourcing Specialist

Supply Chain Management

Production Planning

Accounts Payable/Receivable

MS Office/Sage/QB/Quatrac/ERP 1

Process Improvement

Spreadsheet & Database Creation

Customer Service for Luxury Goods

Cost Avoidance

Team Building

Lean/JIT Manufacturing

OSHA Certified

Direct/Indirect Purchasing

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Experience

GVR LLC, West Palm Beach

Operations/Purchasing Manager September 2022 to Present

Operations, Accounting and Purchasing Manager for start-up company in Commercial Construction and installations.

Maintained Accounting records and collections.

Negotiated extended terms with major vendors.

Scheduling material deliveries with best carriers and timing according to installation schedules.

SIW Windows, West Palm Beach, FL

Materials/Purchasing Manager December 2020 to Present

Materials and Purchasing Manager for $70 million manufacturer of Custom Impact Windows and Doors.

Negotiated and procured Safety Equipment throughout the COVID-19 crisis at optimum costs to keep the safety levels of the operations moving while maintaining all safety precautions for employees.

Negotiated return of two-year old stock of obsolete materials to vendor without incurring restocking fees.

Collaborated with Operations and Accounting to fine tune and improve Procurement Process within the current limited software resources.

Managed and mentored 25 Warehouse, Receiving, and Purchasing Staff.

Partnered with Production to spearhead and implement Lean Manufacturing processes.

Delivered EOY Inventory with 97.5% accuracy, highest average in company history with a variance of +$2k. Total value of raw material inventory: $5.2M.

CGI Windows and Doors, Miami, FL

Purchasing and Materials Manager November 2018 to November 2020

Purchasing and Materials Manager for $100 million manufacturer of hurricane proof windows and doors.

Manages and oversees 4 buyers and 6 warehouse personnel to maintain supply chain efficiency and Production lines running at full capacity.

Reports to Supply Chain Director and VP.

Reduced late shipments from major suppliers by 30% within one month of joining the company.

Developed reports to facilitate Purchase Order Tracking and Min/Max Levels

Collaborated with IT to modify procurement, inventory and MRP reports to improve JIT, inventory turnovers, and improve flow of materials to Production.

Obtained OSHA certification

Hollywood Woodwork, Hollywood, FL

Purchasing Manager 2015 to 2018

Materials Management, Negotiation, and Inventory Control management from the initial phase of Estimating through completion of commercial and luxury hospitality projects. Partnered with Estimating and Project Management to source highest quality materials without increasing assigned budget.

Works closely with Engineering to minimize repetitive small purchases and facilitate the flow of materials while negotiating better pricing/terms and delivery for larger purchases.

Partnered with Finance Department for cohesive and expedited flow of documentation. Transitioned A/P functions seamlessly via collaboration with IT and Comptroller to streamline processes while negotiating extended terms with key suppliers.

Implemented cycle counts and material consolidation processes to reduce excess stock and improve JIT deliveries.

Key member of Business Ops, Safety Committee and Continuous Improvement Committee.

Bid development and negotiation in partnership with Estimating Department enhancing timeliness and accuracy of Company bids on future jobs. Cost Savings exceeding $100k in 2016 through negotiation of bulk ordering via Blanket Orders w/flexible dates.

Bertram Yacht Inc., Miami, FL/Merritt Island

Purchasing Manager 2005 to 2014

Managed, planned, and coordinated procurement functions for manufacturing division of a $100 million corporation. Responsible for purchasing and management of over 4500 commodities and 150+ vendors.

Gained international experience in negotiating purchases from European and Asian countries.

Developed efficiency-enhancing workflow/process improvements that made it possible to accommodate increasing responsibilities necessitated by staff reductions.

Partnered with Sales Staff during Boat Shows to assist customers and provide recommendations regarding best décor and upgrade selections.

Developed Excel driven MRP report after system failure following relocation to Merritt Island.

Transitioned manufacturing processes into “green initiatives” by sourcing, researching, testing, and implementing the usage of environmentally safe product in place of acetone. Company was recognized and commended by OSHA as a result of this initiative

Coordinated employee safety measures with Engineering, Facilities Management and Warehouse to document and pre-approve MSDS data for all chemicals. Procured all safety equipment necessary and monitored FIFO distribution of all Haz Mat chemicals from secured areas.

Streamlined all Indirect and Contract Negotiations and Purchases through partnering with Warranty and Sales Departments.

Communicated with customers to ensure prompt delivery of Warranty required items, improving customer satisfaction with our brand.

Negotiated extended terms and increased credit lines thus allowing the company to obtain best costs for key items.

Sourced new domestic vendors, providing equivalent quality in raw materials that resulted in a 40% annual cost savings in addition to eliminating Ocean Freight and Brokers fees.

Spearheaded cost analysis initiative with Accounting, Engineering and Production department heads to streamline usage of consumables, fittings, and pipes in order to consolidate and reduce inventory quantities and overhead expenses.

Education

University of Miami

Business Administration/Psychology

References available upon request

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