FELY LOZANO

• Worked closely with Production. Engineering, Field Services, and Sales to provide requirements of quality products at the right time and right place.
• Developed and maintained strong relationship with suppliers

to obtain support and best values of purchases in regard to

quality, delivery and cost

• Supported Field Services with various machines and tools requirements to execute projects.
• Identified requirements through requisition, sent Request for Quote to suppliers, evaluate Quotes and sends to requester for review and approval.
• Generated Purchase order, sent to selected vendor, requested confirmation and follow up delivery before due date.
• Implemented VMI for Production, Field Services and Maintenance supplies. This is part of the a cost saving initiative due to vendor maintains inventory level at the negotiated price.
• Supported NPI requirements of 5 product sizes to maintain budget and on time launch
• Played a key role in successful supply chain projects by effectively managing resources, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
• Collaborated with all departments ( Engineering, Production, Field Services, Sales and Finance to facilitate smooth accomplishment of deadlines.
• Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions in the supply chain due to unforeseen events or changes in demand patterns.
• Coordinated communication between internal departments and external partners, facilitating smooth execution of end-to-end supply chain activities.
• Resolved issues through negotiations and led contract compliance and vendor performance reviews.
• Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
• Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
• Consolidated supplier base while maintaining redundant sources of supply to reduce transit expenses and improve timely delivery.
• Teamed with sales and marketing teams to confirm that product availability meets customer demand.
• Managed availability of supplies from vendors by ensuring core items were on hand to keep inventory values low and consistently moving.

This short-term position enhanced my knowledge and experience working on IT contracts (services and software) and on SAP. It's a great experience and learned a lot during the term.

• Worked with several project managers, planners and production team to identify project needs.
• Identified supply sources, evaluated quotes and recommended awards for the best value and interest of the company
• Scheduled weekly meeting updates for deliveries

I supported 6 Project Managers during my term.

• Developed strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
• Evaluated supplier proposals objectively, selecting partners based on total value rather than just price alone.
• Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
• Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability, and negotiated favorable contracts.
• Generated purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
• Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.

• Developed strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
• Evaluated supplier proposals objectively, selecting partners based on total value rather than just price alone.
• Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
• Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability, and negotiated favorable contracts.
• Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions in the supply chain.
• Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for more effective procurement processes.
• Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Implemented VMI for Production and Field Services supplies
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Led procurement team by hiring and training staff and overseeing purchasing decisions.
• Involved in the new ERP system (IFS) training