Purchasing Manager Supply Chain

Fermin Ramos, Purchasing Manager

Miramar, FL ****7, USA, 954-***-****, ******.******@*****.***, https://www.linkedin.com/in/fermin-ramos-90a2a51a9/

SUMMARY Dynamic Purchasing Manager with over 25 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management. Expertise in strategic sourcing for multi-million-dollar projects and contract negotiation with OEMs, achieving significant cost savings. Proven track record in developing supplier performance frameworks and optimizing procurement strategies to meet organizational needs. Ready to leverage extensive knowledge and skills to drive efficiency and value at a forward-thinking company.

WORK EXPERIENCE

04/2000 – 02/2025 Regional Procurement Manager, Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic

AES Corporation

Spearheaded strategic sourcing and procurement for multi-million-dollar power generation projects, specializing in Gas Turbines and Coal Power Plants.

Collaborated with category buyers to execute regional procurement plans, including RFI's, RFP's, and PFQ's.

Negotiated long-term contracts with OEMs to secure cost savings and ensure supply continuity.

Procure to Pay Process (P2P)

Facilitated the negotiation of medium-term contracts for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations supplies (MROs).

Developed and implemented performance evaluation frameworks for suppliers, enhancing overall efficiency and reliability.

Partnered with internal stakeholders to optimize procurement strategies aligned with organizational needs.

12/1996 – 03/2000 Material Buyer Planner, Allen Bradley, Santo Domingo, Dom. Republic

(Rockwell Automation)

Coordinated material planning efforts to ensure manufacturing continuity on production lines through Master Planning Schedule (MPS).

Executed inventory control and replenishment strategies utilizing MRP, Pull System, and Kanban methodologies.

Contributed to a professional team tasked with transferring production lines from Milwaukee, WI, to the Dominican Republic, maintaining customer service metrics.

02/1993 – 12/1996 Material Planner, Abbott Hospitals Ltd. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Managed material planning to support manufacturing continuity on production lines through Master Planning Schedule (MPS).

Oversaw inventory control and replenishment using MRP, Pull System, and Kanban practices.

Participated in the BOM Material Review Board to facilitate the phase-in and phase-out of substitute commodities in the bill of materials.

Functioned as a Quality Assurance Auditor (QA), ensuring compliance with industry standards and practices.

EDUCATION

1993 – 1998 Universidad Catolica de Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Bachelor’s, Marketing

2006 – 2007 Universidad APEC, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Postgraduate, International Business

SKILLS Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Supplier Relationship Management

(RFI’s, RFP’s, RFQ’s)

Contract Negotiation Supply Chain Optimization

Cost Reduction Strategies Power Generation Equipment Sourcing

Risk Management SAP & ERP Systems

Logistics Leadership

Effective communication Teamwork

Critical thinking Time Management

Emotional intelligence Conflict resolution

Problem-solving Commitment

Procurement Vendor Management

Negotiation Inventory Control

Compliance Leadership

Decision-Making Quality Assurance

Relationship Management Agility

Analytical Skills

LANGUAGES Spanish (Native language) English (Fluent)

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