Katia Peguero Lopez
Abbotsford
Summary
Dynamic purchasing professional with a proven track record in a manufacturing and distribution environment, excelling in supplier relationship management and negotiation. Achieved significant cost reductions through strategic sourcing while fostering teamwork and training new staff. Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, ensuring optimal inventory levels and timely project completion.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchaser
Wesgar Inc
03.2024 - Current
- Purchase custom and specialized parts and materials required for project completion, consistent with the specifications and organizational requirements.
- Coordinate delivery schedules, monitor progress, and resolve issues, ensuring timely delivery.
- Manage inventory levels, optimizing stock availability, and reducing excess
- Invite tenders, consult with suppliers, and review quotations to ensure competitive sourcing.
- Determine or negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers.
- Identify high-impact cost reduction opportunities through strategic sourcing and prepare reports presenting cost savings or reductions achieved.
- Collaborate on ERP system maintenance by creating and updating records.
Purchaser
Silhouette Enclosures
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Actioned purchase requisitions sent through the PR system for standard stock material and assigned projects, and manage weekly vendor machine inventory.
- Liaise with Project managers to ensure project BOM changes.
- Arranged inbound customer-supplied shipments, followed up on orders and expedited materials and purchase orders, as needed.
- Created and oversaw RMA for damaged materials and return excess materials as required.
- Was promoted to a new position after 6 months due to performance.
International Purchaser
Almonte Multipartes SRL
03.2012 - 10.2021
- Purchased a wide range of materials, supplies, and equipment, negotiating favorable terms and pricing with vendors
- Evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, price, and delivery.
- Utilize the organization's buying power to boost cost savings, while identifying new suppliers and ensuring continuous supply.
- Supervised and trained other purchasing specialists and technical personnel who supported the team.
- Approved goods specifications, determined their allocation in containers, established the logistics of their delivery, and monitored progress, while contacting suppliers, if any issues occurred.
Education
MBA - Finance
Technologic University of Santiago
Dominican Republic07-2026
Bachelor of Science - Business
Technologic University of Santiago
Dominican Republic03-2012
GED -
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
Toronto, ON08-2022
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Negotiation expertise
- Demand forecasting
- Strategic sourcing
- ERP System
- Microsoft Excel
- Eye for detail
- Staff training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Purchaser
Wesgar Inc
03.2024 - Current
Purchaser
Silhouette Enclosures
11.2022 - 11.2023
International Purchaser
Almonte Multipartes SRL
03.2012 - 10.2021
MBA - Finance
Technologic University of Santiago
Bachelor of Science - Business
Technologic University of Santiago
GED -
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
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