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Beatriz Alvarez Gonzalez

Tijuana,Baja California

Summary

Sr. Buyer with more than 10 years of experience in electronics manufacturing industry working for multinational companies with presence in US, Mexico and Europe.

High ability to communicate with management level and multidisciplinary teams.

Strong capacity to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.


Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MRO – Planner Buyer

Signify Electronics Mexico
08.2004 - 09.2021
  • Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
  • Recognized potential issues with inventory and quality control and engineered changes.
  • Managed successful day-to-day operations of projects by maximizing productivity from available resources.
  • Successfully managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines.

• Purchase materials at the most favorable terms for the organization.

  • Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align goals and ensure project success.

• Evaluate vendor terms for purchased goods and services.

• Track purchases, monitor vendor quality, and maintain a current database of vendor information.

• Plan new components introduction as key opportunity to reduce costs where possible

• Contact suppliers to solve quality, delivery, or invoice issues

• Provide feedback to internal customers and update reports.

• Share weekly Forecast to analyze and execute exceptions when required (pull in, push out, cancellations)

• Follow importation of urgent / critical items working (SEA, Truck, Air shipments).

• Analyze the possibility of alternative items usage together with the engineer team to determine and apply Engineering deviations.

• Planning and scheduling of production, warehouse, customer delivery, inventory control, logistics and production processes.

• Executes the purchase orders suggested by MRP for more than 500 items.

• Track purchase orders from creation, supplier confirmation, shipment, receipt, and payment to the supplier.

• Expedite purchases that have been delayed or in response to changes in production plans.

• Inventory control according to monthly and Quarterly targets

Support internal programs and initiatives in the areas of safety, environment, and quality.

  • Optimized inventory control, reducing waste and improving cost efficiency.
  • Evaluated key performance indicators regularly, making data-driven adjustments to plans when necessary.
  • Identified potential risks, implementing mitigation plans to minimize impact on project timelines.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of issues.
  • Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.

Executive – Plant Mgr. Assistant

Signify Electronics
08.2004 - 09.2021
  • Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
  • Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.

• Receive, inform and guide the public who come or call the company.

• Performs administrative functions in the area.

• Comply with company policies, internal work regulations, and leadership behaviors.

• Comply with and participate in all team's quality, safety, health, and environmental programs, policies, procedures, and training requirements.

• Promote a favorable organizational environment.

• Attend and participate in the organization's trainings.

• Keep track and record of the company's meeting room reservations.

• Manage boardroom supplies, usage, and maintenance

• Support the company's local and foreign visits in everything related to the logistics of your stay.

• Keep visitor's agenda, information visible and available updated.

• Keep track of shoes and glasses for visiting personnel, as well as the condition and cleanliness of the same.

• Carry out translations of official documents.

• Provide administrative support to other departments.

  • Oversaw daily operations of [Number] sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
  • Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving $[Amount].

Buyer

Delta Electronics
02.2000 - 08.2004
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Developed and improved account relationships.
  • Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
  • Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
  • Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.
  • Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
  • Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.

● Coordinate materials planning analysis and procurement for production based on, MRP and BOM.

● Implement & maintains VMI program with most expensive suppliers.

● Coordinating with the warehouse all requirements' components thru the Pull List Report.

● Return of defective material to suppliers and negotiation of replacement or credit note.

● Resolving problem invoices with suppliers. Having a record of zero.

● Doing purchase for 300 different components (Raw material)

● Coordinate international and local MRO purchases, cost reduction, new supplier's introduction, and

● supplier's service evaluation

MRO Buyer

Sahean De Mexico
03.1998 - 02.2000
  • Maintained accurate records of all MRO purchases, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms for MRO supplies, resulting in significant cost reductions.
  • Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Analyzed spend data to identify opportunities for cost savings in MRO category.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Bachelor's Degree in Administration (truncated)

UABC
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

Skills

  • Communications management

Negotiation skills, good to communicate & good influencing skills

Results orientated with the ability to deliver against deadlines

Proactively contribute as teamwork

High knowledge of planning components

Good knowledge of MS Office and ERP system (SAP)

  • Pricing negotiation
  • Data Analysis
  • Vendor Management
  • Vendor Relations
  • Contract Execution
  • Contract Negotiation

Certification

Lean Manufacturing Certification

Buyer Planner Diploma Certification

Timeline

MRO – Planner Buyer

Signify Electronics Mexico
08.2004 - 09.2021

Executive – Plant Mgr. Assistant

Signify Electronics
08.2004 - 09.2021

Buyer

Delta Electronics
02.2000 - 08.2004

MRO Buyer

Sahean De Mexico
03.1998 - 02.2000

Lean Manufacturing Certification

Buyer Planner Diploma Certification

Some College (No Degree) - Bachelor's Degree in Administration (truncated)

UABC
Beatriz Alvarez Gonzalez