Purchasing / Logistics Manager

Created and maintained logistics tracking system for local and international purchases, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and optimizing delivery times for construction needs. Managed supplier communications, pricing discussions, and order follow-up to maintain reliable material availability. Provided supply chain activities from purchasing through inventory control considering manufacturing schedules and customer needs. Sourced building materials, FF&E, and external services while managing purchasing activities to meet quality and timing expectations. Coordinated information between suppliers, client and on-site teams to align supply priorities with build plans and operational demands. Analyzed planning signals, forecasts, and production requirements to identify potential shortages, delays, or supply risks before they affect operations. Suggested process improvement across procurement and inventory management to increase reliability, compliance, and operational effectiveness. Ensured local government documental compliance.

Sourced raw chemical materials from current and new suppliers maintaining a strong approved vendor network. Led supplier negotiations to secure favorable pricing, contract terms, and delivery schedules that support company’s margin and performance. Managed the full supply chain cycle: from receiving client inquiries to delivering products to their final destination while keeping track of delivery in the system, managing reports of the completed deliveries, and analysis of shipment fulfillment. Administered contracts, appendices, agreements with suppliers, invoices, packing lists, and required permits for chemical materials. Ensured purchasing and shipping practices meet global trade, customs, and local government compliance requirements. Coordinated and supported required operations between procurement and other departments managing requests regarding procurement priorities, urgent inquiries, and customer complaints. Consistently worked with Asian, European, South American, and Middle-eastern markets. Analyzed local and global supply chain information to support timely purchasing and logistics decisions.

Processed customs declarations for industrial equipment (flowmeters, level meters, etc.). Calculated customs payments, duties, and taxes. Ensured documental support of the import process including contracts, invoices, permits, technical and material data sheets. Managed company’s trademarked supply. Led customer complaints management in the logistics department. Introduced and led customs clearance for the company’s expansion into new regions within the country, taking on responsibilities from an external company, helping the company decrease costs by 65%. Developed and implemented a long-term system of monitoring and protection of the company’s trademarked supply from being imported or sold by competing companies.