Purchasing Manager
Resume:
Juan Carlos Hernandez
***** *.*. *** ******* Miami, FL. 33196
*************@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
ü Seasoned purchasing professional with over 20 years of experience in sourcing, procurement and supply chain management.
ü Proven success at procuring materials and supplies at optimal costs consistent with established quality standards in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
ü Proficient using Outlook, and other proprietary in-house purchasing systems.
ü Detailed oriented and customer focus.
ü Bi-lingual English and Spanish.
Employment History
V-Ships Leisure
Purchasing Manager
9/2006-10/2011
Maintain the integrity of the procurement systems and financial controls employed by the company through the timely updating of vendors' quotes, open purchase orders and requisitions
Liaison with local and global suppliers, port agents, ship chandlers and freight companies to ensure that all orders meet their delivery dates
Process and approve purchase orders and approve fuel invoices
Negotiate basic to moderate variables such as price, availability,and delivery schedule
Coordinate with outside vendors and receiving departments the delivery and boarding of all ordered parts and products within the allotted time frame to complete the work orders as scheduled
Research alternative low cost items that can replace existing high cost products to improve overall company cost
Identify and open new vendor accounts in markets where it makes sense to source local products at lower cost
Work to resolve any and all discrepancies with clients and suppliers
Discovery Cruise Lines
Purchasing Manager
11/1987-9/2006
Execute all major negotiations with vendors, obtained competitive bidding and restructured the purchasing processes when necessary
Reviewed all department requisitions to ensure proper purchasing quantities and products
Communicated with suppliers in order to coordinate expected shipment dates and negotiate special pricing for expedited shipments
Responsible for purchasing, approving and processing all items for the hotel, galley, deck and engine, medical equipment and supplies (product research, sending requisitions out for quote, preparing requisitions appropriately for codes and approvals and orders with qualified suppliers)
Processed and approved purchase orders and approve fuel invoices
Served as liaison between purchasing, vendors, operations and accounts payable to ensure that the flow of purchase orders, invoices, receipts and settlements are effectively carried out.
Work to resolve any and all discrepancies with clients and suppliers
Paquet French Cruises
Purchasing Manager
1983-1987
Responsible for purchasing for hotel, deck and engine for SS Rhapsody
Responsible for supervising staff with respect to all dry dock operations
Performed all major negotiations with vendors, obtained competitive bidding and restructured the purchasing processes when necessary
Norwegian Cruise Lines
Purchasing Agent
1978-1983
Responsible for purchasing of all items categorized for hotel deck and engine department for the SS Norway and The Sunward II
Education
Pan American Institute, Panama- H.S. Diploma
Completion of various certification courses related to ship industry
Juan Carlos Hernandez
15823 S.W. 100 Terrace Miami, FL. 33196
*************@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
ü Seasoned purchasing professional with over 20 years of experience in sourcing, procurement and supply chain management.
ü Proven success at procuring materials and supplies at optimal costs consistent with established quality standards in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
ü Proficient using Outlook, and other proprietary in-house purchasing systems.
ü Detailed oriented and customer focus.
ü Bi-lingual English and Spanish.
Employment History
V-Ships Leisure
Purchasing Manager
9/2006-10/2011
Maintain the integrity of the procurement systems and financial controls employed by the company through the timely updating of vendors' quotes, open purchase orders and requisitions
Liaison with local and global suppliers, port agents, ship chandlers and freight companies to ensure that all orders meet their delivery dates
Process and approve purchase orders and approve fuel invoices
Negotiate basic to moderate variables such as price, availability,and delivery schedule
Coordinate with outside vendors and receiving departments the delivery and boarding of all ordered parts and products within the allotted time frame to complete the work orders as scheduled
Research alternative low cost items that can replace existing high cost products to improve overall company cost
Identify and open new vendor accounts in markets where it makes sense to source local products at lower cost
Work to resolve any and all discrepancies with clients and suppliers
Discovery Cruise Lines
Purchasing Manager
11/1987-9/2006
Execute all major negotiations with vendors, obtained competitive bidding and restructured the purchasing processes when necessary
Reviewed all department requisitions to ensure proper purchasing quantities and products
Communicated with suppliers in order to coordinate expected shipment dates and negotiate special pricing for expedited shipments
Responsible for purchasing, approving and processing all items for the hotel, galley, deck and engine, medical equipment and supplies (product research, sending requisitions out for quote, preparing requisitions appropriately for codes and approvals and orders with qualified suppliers)
Processed and approved purchase orders and approve fuel invoices
Served as liaison between purchasing, vendors, operations and accounts payable to ensure that the flow of purchase orders, invoices, receipts and settlements are effectively carried out.
Work to resolve any and all discrepancies with clients and suppliers
Paquet French Cruises
Purchasing Manager
1983-1987
Responsible for purchasing for hotel, deck and engine for SS Rhapsody
Responsible for supervising staff with respect to all dry dock operations
Performed all major negotiations with vendors, obtained competitive bidding and restructured the purchasing processes when necessary
Norwegian Cruise Lines
Purchasing Agent
1978-1983
Responsible for purchasing of all items categorized for hotel deck and engine department for the SS Norway and The Sunward II
Education
Pan American Institute, Panama- H.S. Diploma
Completion of various certification courses related to ship industry
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