OFFICE
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
04.2018 - 08.2018
- 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
04.2017 - 11.2017
- 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
11.2012 - 11.2016
- 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
05.2009 - 10.2012
Foreign Trade and Logistics Chief
Sanofi
State of Mexico, State of Mexico
10.2002 - 02.2009
Traffic and Customs Chief
Kendall
Mexico, Mexico
08.2001 - 09.2002
Air Export Manager
Panalpina
Mexico, Mexico
03.1994 - 07.2001
Education
Degree in International Relations - International Relations And Affairs
National Autonomous University Of Mexico
State Of Mexico 10.1991 - 06.1995
Diploma in Customs Legislation - Customs Law
ITESM
State Of Mexico 06.1998 - 06.1999
GED -
Lamar University Texas
Houston, Texas USA 01.1989 - 12.1991
French Language Certification - Teaching French As A Second Or Foreign Language
Franco Mexican University
Mexico, City 01.1995 - 12.1996
Certification in International Purchasing - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
Porsche Consulting
Germany 01.2016 - 12.2018
Foreign Trade Rules (Update) - Foreign Trade And Mexican Customs Law
Global Business University
Mexico, City 01.2018 - 12.2018
Automotive Standard Auditor- IATF 16949:2016 - Auditor
Cuality Corporation
State Of Mexico 04.2017 - 11.2017
Internal Auditor Risk Management ISO 31000:2009 - OEA C-TPAT
GRM
Mexico City 01.2014 - 12.2014
Skills
Contract Negotiation
Software
SAP 20
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)
04.2018 - 08.2018
Foreign Trade Rules (Update) - Foreign Trade And Mexican Customs Law
Global Business University
01.2018 - 12.2018
Procurement Logistics Manager
Fynotej S de RL de CV
04.2017 - 11.2017
Automotive Standard Auditor- IATF 16949:2016 - Auditor
Cuality Corporation
04.2017 - 11.2017
Certification in International Purchasing - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
Porsche Consulting
01.2016 - 12.2018
Internal Auditor Risk Management ISO 31000:2009 - OEA C-TPAT
GRM
01.2014 - 12.2014
Senior Buyer
Bocar Automotive
11.2012 - 11.2016
Seafreight Manager
Kuehne y Nagel
05.2009 - 10.2012
Foreign Trade and Logistics Chief
Sanofi
10.2002 - 02.2009
Traffic and Customs Chief
Kendall
08.2001 - 09.2002
Diploma in Customs Legislation - Customs Law
ITESM
06.1998 - 06.1999
French Language Certification - Teaching French As A Second Or Foreign Language
Franco Mexican University
01.1995 - 12.1996
Air Export Manager
Panalpina
03.1994 - 07.2001
Degree in International Relations - International Relations And Affairs
National Autonomous University Of Mexico
10.1991 - 06.1995
GED -
Lamar University Texas
01.1989 - 12.1991
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