Maria Celeste Vargas
Chemical Engineer
San Pedro Sula,Cortés
Summary
Detail-oriented professional promoting expertise in supply chain planning. Confident Procurement Specialist knowledgeable in managing vendor relations, tracking products and the methods needed to obtain the best pricing and ensuring the production and supply continuity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Procurement Chief
Gildan
Choloma, Honduras
01.2022 - Current
- Periodical negotiations to secure supply continuity of Raw Material.
- Maintain effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.
- Perform store audits in collaboration with managers and sales associates to provide feedback.
Category Buyer
Gildan
Choloma, Honduras
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Assessed and managed supplier performance for continuous improvement by leading supplier meetings.
- Implemented tactical approach to sourcing to obtain best value for money.
- Assisted employees, vendors or customers by answering questions related to sourcing and procurement processes, procedures and services.
- Conducted procurement life cycle from request submission through contract filing.
- Coordinated sourcing process to finalize vendor contractual agreements.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Honduras
Tegucigalpa, Honduras 01.2013 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Instituto Bilingue Valle De Sula
San Pedro Sula, Honduras 09.2009 - 06.2012
Skills
Procurement program management
Vendor negotiation
Flexible and Adaptable
Multitasking Abilities
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Excellent Communication
Timeline
Procurement Chief
Gildan
01.2022 - Current
Category Buyer
Gildan
01.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Honduras
01.2013 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Instituto Bilingue Valle De Sula
09.2009 - 06.2012