Experience

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  Sun microsystems -vulcan microsystem

  Oct 1999 - Jan 2003

  It purchasing supervisor

  • Administration of bids and contracts;• Vendor selection and management;• Order processing and follow up with vendors;• Maintain accurate inventory control;• Software, Hardware, License and Service Procurement;• Inventory Control and Supply Management

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  Perry ellis international

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Purchasing manager

  • Manage and develop global sources of finished goods, packaging, and logistics;• Direct and coordinate purchasing of finished goods, raw material, packaging and services essentials to the supply chain operation;• Coordinate and manage quality control of finished goods; • Daily communication with global vendors to follow up on goods compliance, timely delivery and customer satisfaction;• Act as a liaison between company cross function teams;• Follow up on orders compliance based on customer and company policy requirements;• Cost reduction analysis and reporting;• Support sales team to achieve projected sales on a timely matter Show less

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  Modes corwik - montreal qc

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

  Textile buyer/merchandise manager

  • Sourcing, negotiation and procurement of raw materials; • Long terms Contract Negotiation and execution;• Global vendor selection and management; • Prepare, submit, follow up and selection of prototype samples for overseas vendor development; • Follow up with vendors to ensure production development and delivery are executed on time;• Communicate with overseas vendors to track development; keeping track of production status; • Planning and forecast inventory movement in a timely and effective cost way; • Ensure raw materials are provided to factories aligned with time and action calendar and customer distribution. Show less

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  Del monte fresh produce

  Jan 2010 - Apr 2012

  Global buyer manager

  • Implement processes and metrics to scale the business;• Receive and process incoming requirements/requisitions;• Negotiate with suppliers and interaction with Project Leaders;• Develop new sources of supply and monitor ongoing supplier performance;• Act as the main liaison between Sales, Legal and Finance teams;• Management of cost reduction;• Reduce inventory levels, dramatically increasing margins;• Negotiation and administration of long term contracts;• Lead projects along international supply chains and its multinational environments;• Develop solid relationships with Domestic and Global suppliers;• Proven ability to build, manage and foster a cross-functional-team oriented environment;• Demonstrate sense of urgency to achieve important goals;• Review and approve procurement of raw materials, equipment, products and services Show less

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  Brightstar corp.

  Apr 2012 - Jul 2017

  Commercial contract manager

  • Assess and evaluate contract risks and notify Executive Management of potential non-compliance that could have an adverse impact to the company;• Review, draft, negotiate and execute commercial contracts; • Set best practices for contract legal compliance and review process aligning with company policies;• Advise stakeholders of contractual rights, obligations and interpretation of terms and conditions;• Work closely with key departments to ensure contract provisions are consistent;• Ensure all contracts comply with company policies including observance of due diligence processes;• Review, negotiate and respond to Commercial Proposals, RFPs, RFIs to ensure alignment with company standard terms and conditions;• Act as the main liaison between Sales, Legal and Finance teams;• Create and manage a Contract Management web-based database to report internal customers and Executive Management of contracts updates, expiration and renewal actions;• Oversee vendor relationship and delivery of outsourced services as it pertains to contracts;• Manage and forecast contract costs for the company business plan Show less

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  Aa dance costumes, llc

  Sept 2017 - now

  Founder & owner