Edgar Véliz
Zapopan
Summary
Professional with a strong track record in purchasing and supply chain management. Known for leading initiatives to streamline procurement processes establish effective supplier relationships, negotiate favorable terms and ensure timely delivery of quality products. Highly collaborative, adaptable to changing needs and consistently delivers results that drive organizational success. Proficient in strategic sourcing, contract management and inventory optimization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Buyer
FLEX
01.2023 - Current
- Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Lead and mentor a team of buyers to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), swiftly resolve high-priority escalations, and drive continuous improvement in supply chain operations, ensuring efficiency, cost savings, and supplier performance optimization
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
- Reduced lead times by closely monitoring inventory levels and forecasting demand accurately.
- Analyze forecasted demand and production schedules to ensure optimal material availability.
- Maintain accurate inventory levels by balancing supply and demand requirements.
- Support new product introductions (NPI) by ensuring timely material sourcing.
- Identify and resolve material shortages, delays, or quality issues to keep production on track.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for more effective procurement processes.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Enhanced supply chain visibility with regular updates on material status, ensuring timely delivery of products to customers.
- Analyzed spend data to identify potential areas of cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
- Established strong rapport with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration among departments involved in the procurement process.
- Developed detailed reports on procurement activities for senior management review, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning.
Logistics Control Tower
FLEX
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed supplier relationships to support production schedules and optimize procurement strategies.
- Conducted requisition reviews and maintained up-to-date procurement records.
- Negotiated contracts, delivery schedules, and cost-saving strategies with suppliers.
- Monitored supplier performance and initiated corrective actions when necessary.
- Coordinated transport and inventory tracking to ensure on-time delivery.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Trained new employees on logistics procedures, promoting a consistent approach across the team.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods, minimizing stockouts.
Buyer Direct
FLEX
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed supplier relationships to support production schedules and optimize procurement strategies
- Conducted requisition reviews and maintained up-to-date procurement records
- Negotiated contracts, delivery schedules, and cost-saving strategies with suppliers
- Monitored supplier performance and initiated corrective actions when necessary
- Coordinated transport and inventory tracking to ensure on-time delivery
- Assisted in procurement processes, supplier communications, and purchase order management
- Conducted cost analysis and reporting for procurement decision-making
- Responsible for providing support to the purchasing department and different departments to manage inventory, ensure on-time delivery and implement purchasing plans
- Review pricing, supplier terms, and sourcing requirements using MRP systems and demand forecasts
- Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure availability and minimize shortages or overstocks
- Create, process, and track purchase orders to guarantee timely delivery
- Maintain accurate lead times and order status in the company's ERP system
- Implement price changes as directed by senior management
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers
- Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to optimize cost savings
- Run back order reports to track deliveries and address potential delays
- Support logistics, transportation, and warehouse operations when necessary
- Address and resolve supplier-related issues, including non-conformances, returns, and corrective actions
- Reconcile invoice discrepancies with receiving and accounts payable teams
- Provide specifications or documentation to internal teams as needed
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
Buyer Intern
FLEX
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement department by identifying areas for process optimization.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - International Business
UTEL University
Zapopan, Jalisco08-2019
Skills
- Procurement and inventory management
- Supplier negotiation and cost optimization
- Use of SAP/ KINASIS
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Logistics, transportation, and warehouse coordination
- Invoice reconciliation and financial accuracy
- Supply chain optimization
- Pricing negotiation
- Strong negotiation skills
- Purchasing processes
- supplier management
- collaborative leadership
- risk analysis
Certification
- Advanced English - Quick Learning
- Customer Management Training
- Quality & Logistics Management Course
- Business Administration Training & Workshop
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Senior Buyer
FLEX
01.2023 - Current
Logistics Control Tower
FLEX
01.2021 - 01.2023
Buyer Direct
FLEX
01.2020 - 01.2021
Buyer Intern
FLEX
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Advanced English - Quick Learning
- Customer Management Training
- Quality & Logistics Management Course
- Business Administration Training & Workshop
Bachelor's Degree - International Business
UTEL University
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