Andres Caicedo
Toronto,ON
Summary
Senior Buyer with over 10 years of progressive retail experience. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments. Expert at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Inside Sales Specialist
Industrial Distributors International Co.
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices, and availability.
- Developed and deepened customer relationships to drive revenue growth.
- Used digital methods and traditional telephone approaches to generate sales leads.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculating amounts, negotiating prices, and setting up contracts.
Strategic Buyer
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
10.2014 - 03.2022
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
Education
Global Business Management - Business
Georgian Collage
Toronto, ON04.2025
Business Administrator - Business Administration
Lumen Gentium Catholic University
Cali, Colombia06.2014
Skills
- Purchase Order Management
- Strategic Negotiations
- Purchase Agreements
- Preparing Spreadsheets
- Waste Reduction
- Pricing Support
- Strategic Planning
- Procurement Procedures
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Inside Sales Specialist
Industrial Distributors International Co.
06.2022 - 06.2023
Strategic Buyer
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
10.2014 - 03.2022
Global Business Management - Business
Georgian Collage
Business Administrator - Business Administration
Lumen Gentium Catholic University
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