Alejandra Cortés
Tijuana
Summary
Dedicated Buyer with 6 years of experience in the supply chain manufacturing industry. Successfully managing diverse purchasing needs and raw material's commodities such as: plastics and derivatives, metals, hardware and electronics, build to print parts (BTP), harnesses, LEDs, aerospace electrical components and finishing processes. Learned through experience that with constant hard work and enjoying the process you can achieve the company's goals and one's one as a professional.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
ICON Aircraft
Tijuana
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Monitor open orders and supplier relationships to reduce the number of past due purchase orders, while maintaining and improving on-time delivery performance.
- Work in MRB materials cycle, along with the quality and materials department, to reduce the amount rejected and obtain supplier's RMA/resolution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, and logistics, for new products and internal changes' introduction.
- Negotiate terms and pricing with suppliers to obtain the best agreement for both sides.
- Oversee inventory levels vs. Production rates to maintain a healthy raw materials cycle, pushing in or out depending on current needs.
- Review 3-way matching process status together with the accounts payable department, implementing corrective actions to avoid delays in the process.
- Manage of key supplier’s accounts relationships from the critical raw materials BOM.
- Lead of junior buyer’s training process on supply chain department and for their introduction to daily activities.
NPI Buyer
Visual Communications Company,LLC
Tijuana
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Quote new BOM’s and projects introductions to establish a final source and update internal database accordingly (up to 150 new projects quoted including OEM industry programs)
- Prepared cost analysis reports on new product development.
- Supported efforts to develop and launch new product offerings and enhancements for existing products.
- Reviewed contractors' schedules and submission of shop drawings and samples.
- Assessed task completion to meet tight project deadlines.
- Negotiated with selected suppliers to obtain lowest unit cost.
- Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
Buyer/Planner
VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY,LLC.
Tijuana
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Implemented cost-effective raw materials substitutions resulting in anticipated savings of up to 60k USD in 2022.
- Performed monthly monitoring of PPV and savings programs, in addition to coordinating the annual cost roll up analysis with the finance department.
- Maintained and corrected purchasing information records on suppliers, lead time, and list prices in ERP system.
- Analyze raw material demand through MRP/SAP system for placing orders according to forecast and customer’s demand requirements.
- Participated in supplier calls to define component deliveries, meeting scheduled production dates.
- Analyzed and completed supplier performance reviews, addressing corrective actions.
MRO Buyer
VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY,LLC.
Tijuana
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with suppliers to accelerate processing and delivery of open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
- Evaluated supplier quotes to make informed decisions on purchase orders.
- Analyzed usage trends and inventory to optimize product coverage for various time frames.
- Negotiated prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - International Business
Universidad Autónoma De Baja California
Tijuana, Mx.10-2019
BBA - International Business (Student Exchange Program)
Dankook University
South Korea01-2018
Skills
- Problem solving
- Decision maker
- Customer Service focus
- Strong verbal and writing communication
Technical Skills
- SAP ERP System management
- Plex ERP System management
- Microsoft package (excel, power point, power BI) management
- Google sheets tools and Microsoft teams system knowledge
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Senior Buyer
ICON Aircraft
03.2023 - 07.2024
NPI Buyer
Visual Communications Company,LLC
01.2022 - 03.2023
Buyer/Planner
VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY,LLC.
09.2019 - 01.2022
MRO Buyer
VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY,LLC.
11.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor's Degree - International Business
Universidad Autónoma De Baja California
BBA - International Business (Student Exchange Program)
Dankook University
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