Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing

PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE

END-TO-END SUPPLY CHAIN EXPERTISE BID PROCESSES CONTRACTING & NEGOTIATION

PARTNERSHIP LIFECYCLE STRATEGIC PLANNING & EXECUTION AGGRESSIVE TURNAROUND GOVERNMENT

Procurement executive with over 20 years of experience in supply chain strategy development, procurement, and inventory control. Successfully led teams in risk mitigation, achieving multimillion-dollar savings through cost optimization—expertise in supplier relationships, corporate social responsibility initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration with critical departments. SIGNATURE ACHIEVEMENTS:

Successfully negotiated contracts in emerging markets, unlocking opportunities in regions such as North / Central and South America, Asia, Africa, and Europe for over 1B dollars, ensuring optimal outcomes for all parties involved.

Executed strategic sourcing initiatives that reduced COGS by 1.8% in the first year.

Created and implemented a KPI-driven supplier scorecard system to measure performance, boosting on-time delivery and mitigating supply chain risks, resulting in an 8% reduction in quality issues. SKILLS & ABILITIES

Contract lifecycle management Financial & Risk Management Key Performance Indicators Stakeholder Management Microsoft 365 & Adobe Suite Oracle, Ariba & NetSuite Alliance Management Negotiation & Operations Craftable, Coupa & SAP Corporate Initiatives Change Order Processes Competitive Analysis Vendor relationship Process Optimization E-signature process RFI RFQ & RFP Global sourcing Revenue Growth

SaaS & Square Bid evaluation Budget Planning

Cost Control ERP & MRP Logistics

EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE

GROVE BAY GROUP – REMOTE DECEMBER 2022 – DECEMBER 2024 Procurement Director

• Effectively negotiated and managed contracts with international vendors across a wide range of markets and categories, including food, beverages, papers and disposables, marketing, utilities, office supplies, services, repair and maintenance, technology, and licenses, collaborating with suppliers in vital global regions such as North / Central and South America, Asia, Africa, and Europe ensuring optimal outcomes for all parties involved.

• Managed cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes across categories, implementing new tools and methods to run metrics and data visualization.

• Reduced supplier dependency risk by identifying and onboarding secondary sources in critical categories.

• Led cross-functional teams to implement lean manufacturing principles, resulting in a 30% reduction in inventory levels and a 15% improvement in order fulfillment cycle time

• Created a multi-year category plan for marketing and IT services, emphasizing supplier rationalization, consolidating suppliers, leveraging economies of scale, adopting digital marketing tools, and achieving a cost reduction of 12% CRISTIAN BARRERA

San Diego, CA 921**-***-*** 5546 https://www.linkedin.com/in/linkcristianbarrera/ ********.*******.***@*****.***

VIDA Y ESTILO HOSPITALITY GROUP – MIAMI, FLORIDA NOVEMBER 2019 - DECEMBER 2022 Corporate Procurement Director

• Analyzed supplier performance metrics and negotiated food, beverage, marketing, utilities, repair and maintenance, technology, licenses, and other categories contracts for a group of 30 restaurants and two hotels, which enhanced allocation efficiency by 10%, for one of the 25 biggest and most prominent restaurants groups in America.

• Took a practical approach to redlines, handling the business and operational aspects of contract negotiations directly but involving legal when specific clauses present significant legal, compliance, or liability risks.

• Implemented software to streamline workflows and improve inventory accuracy, significantly reducing purchase order errors by 7% in the first calendar year.

• Developed an innovative performance tracking tool tailored for hybrid work environments, resulting in a 10% decrease in time spent on performance reviews while streamlining accountability measures.

• Created a demand forecasting system, improving accuracy significantly and reducing stock outs by 14%. LA CENTRALE – MIAMI JULY 2017 - NOVEMBER 2019

Director of Purchasing and Logistics

• Spearheaded the formation of the opening team by recruiting and training four key members, establishing foundational processes that modernized operations and accelerated launch productivity.

• Created a supplier performance dashboard that tracked capacity metrics, enabling data-driven decisions and achieving a 5% improvement in on-time delivery.

• Negotiated commercial terms such as pricing, payment schedules, discounts, delivery timelines, and SLAs.

• Initiated a quality control protocol that included regular audits of documentation and quotations; this practice decreased errors, ensuring adherence to established company standards.

• Led cross-functional teams to implement lean manufacturing principles, resulting in a 30% reduction in inventory levels and a 15% improvement in order fulfillment cycle time. THE BETSY HOTEL – MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 2011 – JULY 2017 Director of Purchasing

• Operated purchasing operations by negotiating supplier contracts that reduced overall COGS by 2.2% and improved order fulfillment efficiency.

• Handled redlines methodically and collaboratively, ensuring that contracts are both protective of our interests and conducive to building strong partnerships.

• Performed detailed risk analysis before finalizing contracts with prospective vendors, mitigating supply chain risks and securing reliable supply channels.

• Automated the receipt and issue entry for all categories, achieving a 20-hour reduction in monthly administrative tasks and enabling quicker response times to vendor inquiries.

• Formulated and documented robust control procedures for all purchases related to hotel expansion, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and reducing procurement cycle time, enhancing overall efficiency. EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration I Universidad Tecnologica Nacional Bachelor of Science Ashworth College

Associate of Science FIU

LANGUAGES

English, Spanish, and Italian

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