David Torres Email & Phone Number

London, ON, CA

London, Ontario, Canada

• As the Purchasing and Service Manager, I lead and integrate the functions of purchasing and service management to optimize supply chain operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive organizational profitability..
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies, including material planning, purchasing policies, and service initiatives to drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and improve vendor scorecards to maintain optimal cost, quality, and delivery standards.
• Direct the Service and Support team to provide technical problem-solving, preventive maintenance, and machinery upgrades, improving customer satisfaction and machine reliability.
• Lead cross-functional collaborations with Engineering, Finance, and Technical Management teams to align supply chain operations with company objectives.
• Monitor and report on financial performance, ensuring budgets are met and identifying areas for improvement in service delivery and operational efficiency.

London, Canada Metropolitan Area

• As the Purchasing and IT Manager, I centralized and integrated purchasing operations and IT infrastructure to streamline processes, enhance vendor performance, and support organizational growth. My role combined.
• Centralized purchasing functions and acted as the primary point of contact for supplier communications.
• Designed and implemented supplier KPIs, negotiated contracts, and improved vendor scorecards, achieving significant cost reductions and performance enhancements.
• Managed IT infrastructure projects, coordinating with contractors to develop business-aligned technical solutions.
• Optimized material handling and warehousing strategies to reduce delays and improve efficiency.
• Directed logistics activities, minimizing delivery lead times and cutting costs.

Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada

• As the Purchasing Specialist, I standardized procurement processes, improved vendor relationships, and implemented cost-saving initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. My role emphasized material readiness and.
• Managed indirect material procurement, negotiating contracts to achieve cost savings and improve quality standards.
• Standardized MRO materials across business units to streamline operations and reduce procurement complexity.
• Developed a VMI program for PPE and MRO items, reducing shortages and improving availability.
• Implemented a 5S program and Kanban inventory management to minimize low-stock occurrences.
• Led cost-reduction initiatives, including negotiating rebates and reducing SKUs, achieving significant annual savings.

London, Canada Area

• As the Purchasing Supervisor, I spearheaded the development of a centralized purchasing department for a 45-year-old company, transforming its procurement processes and establishing scalable systems to support growth..
• Established and led a centralized purchasing department, aligning operations with long-term company goals.
• Engaged stakeholders to design scalable processes and procedures tailored to company needs.
• Developed and enforced purchasing and supplier quality manuals, standardizing procurement practices.
• Implemented departmental KPIs, providing leadership with actionable insights on procurement performance.
• Negotiated strategic supplier agreements, delivering cost savings and enhancing vendor partnerships.

London, Canada Area

• As the Materials Manager, I led procurement, inventory management, and supplier negotiations to support production and R&D initiatives. My role focused on driving cost efficiencies, improving supplier relationships.
• Performed daily procurement functions, ensuring timely delivery of materials for production and development.
• Maintained accurate BOM data and supplier records within the ERP system to support operational needs.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers, achieving cost savings and securing favorable terms.
• Implemented Kanban and lean inventory practices, reducing excess inventory and improving material flow.
• Supervised purchasing and warehouse staff, fostering professional growth and operational efficiency.

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London, Canada Area

Prepared orders to support manufacturing needs.Managed inventory levels.Developed BOM for purchasing from Engineering Prints.Expedited material as per production schedule.Reviewed and negotiated with vendor to improve delivery and production needs

London, Canada Area

Install equipment at customer sitePerform system calibration and confirm specifications to end user.Teach end user about new equipment, hardware training and software training.Troubleshot and repair equipment on siteprovide continued support via email or phone to customer base.