Purchasing Manager
Current✅ Reduced working capital from 25% to 10% by implementing inventory reduction strategies and launching a "Quick Ship" program, cutting custom lead times from 6-10 weeks to 3-5 days.✅ Maintained and strengthened supplier relationships through contract negotiations and regular site visits across North and South America, Europe, and Asia, ensuring compliance with FSC regulations, as well as sustainable sourcing practices.✅ Achieved significant cost reductions, including a 46% savings by replacing waterproofing liner material, while also decreasing lead times by three weeks, aligning with margin control objectives set by finance.✅ Led the launch of 4 new product lines, managing market research, supplier negotiation, R&D testing, and regulatory compliance, which expanded offerings and refreshed inventory.✅ Acted as the company's representative at international trade shows, industry events, and supplier sites in Brazil, Peru, Italy, and Estonia to assess quality standards, negotiate contracts, and foster key supplier partnerships.✅ Boosted key group margin to 87% by introducing new product sources in a secondary warehouse, reducing inventory costs by 2%, launching a pre-fabrication program to cut shipping time, and verifying responsible sourcing in South America.
