SAP Business One
Felix Camargo Dominguez
Maritime Transport And Port Engineer
Panama City
Summary
Accomplished Purchasing Manager with a proven track record at Hidroca Panama, S.A., excelling in supplier relationship management and procurement process improvement. Demonstrated success in achieving cost savings through effective price negotiation and vendor relationship management. Skilled in enhancing operational efficiency and fostering strong supplier partnerships, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with quality standards. Veteran Purchasing Manager bringing 10+ years of experience focused on actualizing high-quality, cost-effective procurement solutions. Talented in leading projects, directing logistics and managing inventory needs. Dedicated to maintaining schedules and budgets while enhancing operational performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Hidroca Panama, S.A.
08.2018 - Current
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Evaluated supplier performance through regular audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual terms.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, leading to improved pricing and service levels.
- Improved on-time delivery rates by optimizing transportation routes and scheduling.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Managed anual budgets of over $2 million dollars.
- Handled regional purchasing negotiations for international branches
Purchasing Analyst
Hidroca Panama, S.A.
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Assisted in the development of procurement policies and procedures, promoting best practices within the organization.
- Managed purchase orders from creation to closure, ensuring timely delivery of goods or services as per contract terms.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases for audit purposes, contributing to a transparent procurement process.
- Streamlined purchasing processes for increased efficiency through effective data analysis and reporting.
- Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods, minimizing stockouts.
- Developed relationships with key vendors, securing preferential treatment in pricing and terms negotiation.
Logistics Coordinator
Ingersoll Rand Gibraltar
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Created SKUs in ERP System
- Implemented warehouse organization system that increased storage capacity and accessibility.
- Coordinate export shipments with 4PL Warehouse company.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Maritime Transport And Ports Management
Universidad Del Mar
Viña Del Mar Chile 05.2001 -
Skills
Supplier Relationship Management
Vendor Relationship Management
Contract Negotiation
Supplier Relations
Price Negotiation
Purchase Order Management
Supplier Relationship Management
Software
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Personal References
- Ingrid Espino-
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Hidroca Panama, S.A.
08.2018 - Current
Purchasing Analyst
Hidroca Panama, S.A.
01.2016 - 08.2018
Logistics Coordinator
Ingersoll Rand Gibraltar
07.2014 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Maritime Transport And Ports Management
Universidad Del Mar
05.2001 -
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