Senior Buyer
CurrentSenior Capital Buyer-End of Line Equipment Negotiate and purchase Packaging equipment, services, and repairs for major sugar producer • Responsible for negotiating all aspects for purchasing and servicing packaging equipment globally.• Work with engineering team to source the correct equipment to meet the requirements of the business.• Negotiate with key suppliers discounts for current and future equipment purchases. Average discount on last 12 months purchases, 25%.Senior Buyer, Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO)Negotiate and purchase parts, services, and repairs for major sugar producer.• Supervise eight buyers in their day-to-day operations, as well as create their goals and objectives.• Lead negotiations with key suppliers of MRO parts striving for price reductions. Held or reduced pricing for the last two years.• Communicate with national and international plant locations to facilitate completion of projects per intended deadlines• Create reports and metrics to upper management involving spend history and market outlooks• Developed national freight agreement showing 45% cost savings on all small parcel shipments.