Benjamin Castro Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas, United States

• Collaborated cross-functionally, facilitating efficient supplier onboarding, resulting in a 20% reduction in onboarding time and over 200 suppliers onboarded
• Oversaw contract negotiations and compliance, ensuring favorable terms and conditions, leading to a 12% cost savings on new supplier contracts
• Tracked supplier operational performance metrics, informing optimization strategies leading to improvement in supply chain efficiency by 15%
• Orchestrated procurement operations by generating an average of 50 monthly purchase and work orders, ensuring seamless project execution, supplier coordination, and improved procurement efficiency.
• Created and maintained a PPA supplier list, encompassing over 100 suppliers, streamlining procurement processes and improving supplier management efficiency for the indirect procurement team
• Updated over 150 certificates of insurance with different suppliers for the construction team, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and effective risk management

• Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in a 15% increase in customer satisfaction ratings based on post-purchase surveys
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute successful store promotions, contributing to a 10% increase in store foot traffic
• Generated $10,000 in additional sales revenue through effective product recommendations and upselling techniques
• Implemented targeted sales strategies resulting in an 8% increase in average transaction value, leveraging product knowledge and customer engagement techniques to drive up selling opportunities and enhance overall.

Texas, United States

• Supervised logistics and trucking operations, ensuring timely delivery, resulting in a 10% improvement in delivery times
• Oversaw RFP/RFI processes, negotiating terms with suppliers, leading to a 20% reduction in procurement costs and strengthened supplier relationships
• Led trade compliance activities, ensuring adherence to regulations, resulting in a 95% compliance rate
• Leveraged McLeod FMS for streamlined freight planning, routing, and tracking, resulting in a 10% increase in efficiency