• conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality;• liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers;• identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building and maintaining good relationships with them;• negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress, checking the quality of service provided;• processing payments and invoices;• keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future;• forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities;• giving presentations about market analysis and possible growth;• producing reports and statistics using computer software;• evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors;• ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives;• attending meetings and trade conferences;• supplier evaluation• SCAR report and Backcharges

•Work with Operations and Engineering to develop source plans for configure-to-order products• Work with suppliers to improve quality, cost and delivery performance• Work with Project Managers to assure execution to milestone and cost objectives• Negotiate pricing• Responsible for sourcing, contract and manage all activities associated with the procurement of goods and services for construction and servicing of power plant structured.

• Responsible for managing specific commodities which involves identify new suppliers, driving optimum costs, cultivate long term relationships, approvals of suppliers list.• Locate new sources as requirement• Execute new agreements for new products which involve planning and gathering support documentation, negotiating prices• Responsible for expediting orders, manage inventory and update shipping information in the system• Work with accounting department to correct any discrepancies in the invoices.• Work close with sales, product development and marketing for new materials and promotion items as needed.

•Responsible for purchasing goods for all projects involving Eisenmann branches in Central, South, North America and Europe•Perform Global Procurement activities in support of Eisenmann Germany and Eisenmann US Sales and project activities including supplier sourcing, negotiations, contract administration, implementation, use and management of procurement tools and processes.•Actively manage procurement activities for fabrication, subcontractor and component suppliers•Identify, screen and qualify new supply sources•Select and distribute purchase orders•Receive, manage and administer invoice approvals•Actively participate in the companies ISO 9001 program•Evaluate and lead key commodities to enhance supplier performance, monitor supplier activity relating to pricing, contractual obligation, delivery, scheduling and productivity•Identify, track, verify, and report commodity saving projections and results•Direct daily interaction with Project Managers, Engineering, Quality, Sales and Logistics•Responsible for understanding and interpreting engineering drawings internally and for suppliers

•Coordinate all information received in various formats concerning the import status of commercial merchandise during the purchase to import process•Responsible of creating and updating contract sheets•Responsible of creating shipping advice and distribute to import, warehouse, and appropriate divisions•Audit Traffic Invoices, Landed Costs, ISF, B/L, Harmonization Codes•Work as a liaison with vendor´s from Asia and South America to guarantee delivery on time and quality of the goods•Evaluates daily purchasing reports, prioritizes purchase orders by critical need; and ensure orders meet the optimal levels to maximize profit and sales•Obtain confirmations, verify pricing and quantities, follow up with vendors to correct issues or re-request confirmations•Expedite and keep ship dates accurate for the field. Work with vendors for updated information regarding shipments•Conduct analysis and correction of price discrepancies•Manage inventory /fill rates for assigned categories•Negotiate prices with vendors. Develop new sources as necessary. Proactively seek out for products/vendors in order to obtain best pricing as appropriate

Worked with finance analysts to improve the supplier evaluation tool by measuring product defects, customer service, delivery efficiency, price structure and flexibility. Tool has been implemented and is currently in use Managed an SAP database for purchase orders and receivables ensuring the timely delivery of goods from suppliers. Responsible for Purchasing and import/export process of goods to Cuba Developed and managed the supply base with emphasis on cost reduction, quality improvement, and technology development, on time delivery, inventory reduction, lead-time reduction, and customer focus Qualified new suppliers to ensure that the capacity, material management, and quality programs met or exceeded business requirements. Prepared purchase orders and bid requests. Negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority. Ensured that all suppliers were familiar with purchasing terms, packaging, and quality specifications.

Developed a new tool to audit over 20 different administrative and manufacturing norms using ISO and QSS standards.Tool led to an improvement in performance year-over-year on external audits throughout the company. Worked with the General Manager to gather year end results data and prepare a presentation for company manager Managed a daily checklist of 20 items to ensure administrative and manufacturing areas were following procedures Executed research to identify suppliers, receive price quotes, verify supplier’s background and recommend qualified suppliers to the purchasing department Managed an SAP database for purchase orders and receivables ensuring the timely delivery of goods from suppliers Routinely managed suppliers to ensure top quality of goods and high level of services-ISO 9001auditor / QSS-Green Belt