English, French
Patricia Suarez
Purchasing/Foreign Trade Manager
Tlalnepantla,MEX
Summary
Purchasing professional with more than 20 years of experience in, International Purchases,Foreign Trade and Customs Compliance, Traffic and Logistics, developed in transnational companies in the Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Textile Industries; as well as 3 & 4 PL-Freight Forwarder, Global Trade, passionate about people, process, projects and purchasing.
Overview
1
1
Language
15
15
years of post-secondary education
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Purchasing Manager
Intimark (Victoria´s Secrets)
State of Mexico , State of Mexico
2018.04 - 2018.08
- Decreased material expenses by [8]% by managing tracking and supply.
- Responsible for he explosion of materials, planning, import purchase, regulatory issues ending with the export of the finished product.
- Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts, including raw material and finished goods.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Oversaw $[32 KUSD] budget and all purchasing needs Direct & Indirect as chemicals, raw material, packaging material and Maquilas for the company from USA, Europe, Asia & Latam.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
- Authorized purchase orders and consumables through Microsoft Dynamics AX and SAP.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Developed productive relationships with key account holders.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.
Procurement Logistics Manager
Fynotej S de RL de CV
State of Mexico , State of Mexico
2017.04 - 2017.11
- Developed team communications and information for procurement and operation meetings.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Resolved logistics and customs problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
Senior Buyer
Bocar Automotive
Mexico City , Mexico City
2012.11 - 2016.11
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Performed extensive vendor and supplier research to identify cost-effective options and product availability.
- Documented purchasing information in SAP to maintain detailed and accurate records.
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Managed vendor purchase order process including dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
- Recommended metrics for product availability, costs and delivery to advance business objectives.
Seafreight Manager
Kuehne y Nagel
Mexico , Mexico
2009.05 - 2012.10
Foreign Trade and Logistics Chief
Sanofi
State of Mexico , State of Mexico
2002.10 - 2009.02
Traffic and Customs Chief
Kendall
Mexico , Mexico
2001.08 - 2002.09
Air Export Manager
Panalpina
Mexico , Mexico
1994.03 - 2001.07
Education
Degree in International Relations - International Relations And Affairs
National Autonomous University Of Mexico
State Of Mexico 1991.10 - 1995.06
Diploma in Customs Legislation - Customs Law
ITESM
State Of Mexico 1998.06 - 1999.06
GED -
Lamar University Texas
Houston, Texas USA 1989.01 - 1991.12
French Language Certification - Teaching French As A Second Or Foreign Language
Franco Mexican University
Mexico, City 1995.01 - 1996.12
Certification in International Purchasing - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
Porsche Consulting
Germany 2016.01 - 2018.12
Foreign Trade Rules (Update) - Foreign Trade And Mexican Customs Law
Global Business University
Mexico, City 2018.01 - 2018.12
Automotive Standard Auditor- IATF 16949:2016 - Auditor
Cuality Corporation
State Of Mexico 2017.04 - 2017.11
Internal Auditor Risk Management ISO 31000:2009 - OEA C-TPAT
GRM
Mexico City 2014.01 - 2014.12
Skills
Contract Negotiation
Languages
Software
OFFICE
SAP 2.0
Windows AX
Customs Legislation
Ley Aduanera, Ley de Comercio Exterior. Ley del IVA. Anexo 24 & 31. Cambios de Regimen. RCGME. LIGIE. Programas e instrumentos de Fomento: PROSEC, IMMEX. TLC's. Acuerdos Comerciales. Certificados de Origen. Auditorias del SAT/SE.
Timeline
Senior Purchasing Manager
Intimark (Victoria´s Secrets)
2018.04 - 2018.08
Foreign Trade Rules (Update) - Foreign Trade And Mexican Customs Law
Global Business University
2018.01 - 2018.12
Procurement Logistics Manager
Fynotej S de RL de CV
2017.04 - 2017.11
Automotive Standard Auditor- IATF 16949:2016 - Auditor
Cuality Corporation
2017.04 - 2017.11
Certification in International Purchasing - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
Porsche Consulting
2016.01 - 2018.12
Internal Auditor Risk Management ISO 31000:2009 - OEA C-TPAT
GRM
2014.01 - 2014.12
Senior Buyer
Bocar Automotive
2012.11 - 2016.11
Seafreight Manager
Kuehne y Nagel
2009.05 - 2012.10
Foreign Trade and Logistics Chief
Sanofi
2002.10 - 2009.02
Traffic and Customs Chief
Kendall
2001.08 - 2002.09
Diploma in Customs Legislation - Customs Law
ITESM
1998.06 - 1999.06
French Language Certification - Teaching French As A Second Or Foreign Language
Franco Mexican University
1995.01 - 1996.12
Air Export Manager
Panalpina
1994.03 - 2001.07
Degree in International Relations - International Relations And Affairs
National Autonomous University Of Mexico
1991.10 - 1995.06
GED -
Lamar University Texas
1989.01 - 1991.12