Top Talent like Sergio are on Pangea
Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.Sergio Rappozo
Negotiation
Attention To Detail
Microsoft Teams
Supply Chain
Budgeting
Adaptability
Microsoft 365
SAP
Management
Organization
Microsoft Outlook
Planning
Time Management
Leadership
Detail oriented Purchasing-Planner Manager, focus on raw materials of different industries.
Strategic Sourcer with a Knack for Excellence: I specialize in procuring top-tier raw materials, optimizing supply chains, and negotiating advantageous deals. With a keen eye for quality and cost-effectiveness, I am dedicated to driving efficiency and innovation in every procurement endeavor.
Work History
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Purchaser
OPERBUSAug 2022 - Aug 2023 • 1 yr 1 moSupplier identification and selection: Researching and identifying potential suppliers for various automotive components, parts, and materials based on quality, price, and reliability criteria. Request for Quotation (RFQ): Creating RFQs and sending them to potential suppliers, specifying the required quantity, quality standards, delivery schedule, and other necessary details. Analyzing and comparing the received quotations to determine the best options.Purchase order management: Generating purchase orders based on approved requisitions or approved RFQs. Price negotiation and cost analysis: Negotiating pricing and contractual terms with suppliers to secure the most favorable deals for the company. Inventory management: Collaborating with inventory control teams to determine optimal inventory levels based on production demands and lead times. Risk management: Identifying and mitigating potential risks related to the supply of materials, such as supply chain disruptions, price fluctuations, or quality issues. Market research and innovation: Staying updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and market dynamics to identify potential opportunities for innovation, cost savings, or supplier diversification.S
Head of Purchasing an Imports
SPRING AIR Aug 2020 - Oct 2022 • 2 yrs 3 mosResponsible for the management of direct and indirect purchases. Ensure that commodities are purchased in a timely manner. Evaluate supplier performance and establish actions to improve quality and service. Responsible for establishing strategic negotiations and maintaining effective business relationships with suppliers and internal customers. Team leadership and management. Collaborating with internal teams such as production, engineering, and logistics to ensure a seamless flow of materials and components throughout the supply chain. Coordinating with suppliers and logistics partners to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any transportation or logistics challenges.A
Senior Buyer
ABSARA COSMÉTICS Nov 2018 - Jul 2019 • 9 mosPlace orders with suppliers for materials as the organization requires. Immediately communicate significant and/or potential supply issues on key products to the Purchasing Manager, and appropriate planners, sales force, or master data team. Work with suppliers to maintain effective relationships and ensure on-time delivery of product, communicating any delivery changes to partners and updating orders accordingly. Track and communicate details pertaining to shipping, delivery, delays and order status. Work with other buyers to share best practices to improve processes to meet goals. Assist to identify gaps between replenishment goals and actuals and provide solutions.I
Senior Buyer
ISMAug 2017 - Oct 2018 • 1 yr 3 mosEnsuring orders and relevant reports are delivered in a timely and precise manner, while simultaneously actioning the department strategy into their defined portfolio. Execute on all buying functions to maximize the effectiveness of their portfolio and achieve the sales, profits and market share objectives of the Activity department.A
Procurement Plus Regional Analist México, Centroamérica y Caribe
AMCORMay 2016 - Aug 2017 • 1 yr 4 mosReview MRP (Material Requirements Planning) Report daily and generate purchase orders to meet production needs. Monitor, expedite or delay purchase orders as required and confirm and update ETA’s in ERP system Communicate and escalate delivery issues impacting production in a timely manner.Coordinate with Suppliers and/or Logistics to arrange transportation for FOB shipments. Track shipments to avoid detention and demurrage charges. Ensure materials are available in time to meet new product launchesN
International Purchaser Intership
NISSIN FOODMay 2016 - Dec 2016 • 8 mosNegotiate and secure the best commercial conditions for the company, costs, profit margin and supply. Make and send purchase orders. Evaluating suppliers. Continuous improvement. Follow up on imports. Ensure quality, freshness and cost. Plan supply and promotions. Make weekly sales projections according to specials or promotions. Analyze prices and offers.How Pangea Works
Effortlessly discover top talent
We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.Start working with talent today
The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.Track work and invoices in one place
Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!Talk with a Talent Expert
Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Detail oriented Purchasing-Planner Manager, focus on raw materials of different industries.
Strategic Sourcer with a Knack for Excellence: I specialize in procuring top-tier raw materials, optimizing supply chains, and negotiating advantageous deals. With a keen eye for quality and cost-effectiveness, I am dedicated to driving efficiency and innovation in every procurement endeavor.
Talk with a Talent Expert
Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.Available NowBook a Call
Top Talent like Sergio are on Pangea
Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.Sergio Rappozo
Negotiation
Attention To Detail
Microsoft Teams
Supply Chain
Budgeting
Adaptability
Microsoft 365
SAP
Management
Organization
Microsoft Outlook
Planning
Time Management
Leadership
Work History
O
Purchaser
OPERBUSAug 2022 - Aug 2023 • 1 yr 1 moSupplier identification and selection: Researching and identifying potential suppliers for various automotive components, parts, and materials based on quality, price, and reliability criteria. Request for Quotation (RFQ): Creating RFQs and sending them to potential suppliers, specifying the required quantity, quality standards, delivery schedule, and other necessary details. Analyzing and comparing the received quotations to determine the best options.Purchase order management: Generating purchase orders based on approved requisitions or approved RFQs. Price negotiation and cost analysis: Negotiating pricing and contractual terms with suppliers to secure the most favorable deals for the company. Inventory management: Collaborating with inventory control teams to determine optimal inventory levels based on production demands and lead times. Risk management: Identifying and mitigating potential risks related to the supply of materials, such as supply chain disruptions, price fluctuations, or quality issues. Market research and innovation: Staying updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and market dynamics to identify potential opportunities for innovation, cost savings, or supplier diversification.S
Head of Purchasing an Imports
SPRING AIR Aug 2020 - Oct 2022 • 2 yrs 3 mosResponsible for the management of direct and indirect purchases. Ensure that commodities are purchased in a timely manner. Evaluate supplier performance and establish actions to improve quality and service. Responsible for establishing strategic negotiations and maintaining effective business relationships with suppliers and internal customers. Team leadership and management. Collaborating with internal teams such as production, engineering, and logistics to ensure a seamless flow of materials and components throughout the supply chain. Coordinating with suppliers and logistics partners to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any transportation or logistics challenges.A
Senior Buyer
ABSARA COSMÉTICS Nov 2018 - Jul 2019 • 9 mosPlace orders with suppliers for materials as the organization requires. Immediately communicate significant and/or potential supply issues on key products to the Purchasing Manager, and appropriate planners, sales force, or master data team. Work with suppliers to maintain effective relationships and ensure on-time delivery of product, communicating any delivery changes to partners and updating orders accordingly. Track and communicate details pertaining to shipping, delivery, delays and order status. Work with other buyers to share best practices to improve processes to meet goals. Assist to identify gaps between replenishment goals and actuals and provide solutions.I
Senior Buyer
ISMAug 2017 - Oct 2018 • 1 yr 3 mosEnsuring orders and relevant reports are delivered in a timely and precise manner, while simultaneously actioning the department strategy into their defined portfolio. Execute on all buying functions to maximize the effectiveness of their portfolio and achieve the sales, profits and market share objectives of the Activity department.A
Procurement Plus Regional Analist México, Centroamérica y Caribe
AMCORMay 2016 - Aug 2017 • 1 yr 4 mosReview MRP (Material Requirements Planning) Report daily and generate purchase orders to meet production needs. Monitor, expedite or delay purchase orders as required and confirm and update ETA’s in ERP system Communicate and escalate delivery issues impacting production in a timely manner.Coordinate with Suppliers and/or Logistics to arrange transportation for FOB shipments. Track shipments to avoid detention and demurrage charges. Ensure materials are available in time to meet new product launchesN
International Purchaser Intership
NISSIN FOODMay 2016 - Dec 2016 • 8 mosNegotiate and secure the best commercial conditions for the company, costs, profit margin and supply. Make and send purchase orders. Evaluating suppliers. Continuous improvement. Follow up on imports. Ensure quality, freshness and cost. Plan supply and promotions. Make weekly sales projections according to specials or promotions. Analyze prices and offers.How Pangea Works
Effortlessly discover top talent
We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.Start working with talent today
The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.Track work and invoices in one place
Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!Talk with a Talent Expert
Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.Available NowBook a Call
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