John Reyes
Lake Zurich
Summary
Methodical Senior Buyer with many years of experience in delivering cost-effective purchasing by researching products and negotiating supplier pricing. Talented in navigating the market of potential suppliers to determine congruency with company purchasing needs and adept in maintaining relationships with long-time suppliers. Driven to make successful and beneficial agreements with suppliers by meticulously analyzing pricing, terms, and conditions in quotes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Buyer
Solesence
Bolingbrook
11.2024 - Current
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely product availability and quality standards.
- Negotiated purchase agreements to optimize costs and secure favorable terms.
- Analyzed market trends to inform sourcing strategies and product selections.
- Monthly forecasting with vendors and brands.
- Raw Material and component buying for the company.
- Guiding junior members in procurement.
- Managing weekly KPI for the department making sure we are always on track.
- Engaging in meetings with managers weekly to discuss KPI and what we can do better.
- Placing orders in rootstock.
Buyer
M Holland
Northbrook
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Issuing purchase orders
- Confirming ship dates and delivery dates
- Working with commercial team on samples and pricing
- Giving pricing information, moq, and lead time to commercial team and customers
- Confirming purchase orders
- Working with logistics with order pick ups
- Forecasting with vendors
- Maximizing freight cost by combining materials in a truckload in a timely manner
- Manage stock levels on stocked materials and making sure we dont hold materials at warehouse for too long
- Plan for any materials that has a long lead time for orders coming internationally
- Provide paperwork like COA, Packing list, and BOL to cert team and logistics team
Buyer
PPI Beauty
Libertyville
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Reviewed purchase orders, contracts and invoices to ensure accuracy.
- Negotiated pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability of products for customers.
- Communicated with international vendors regarding upcoming programs we need to prepare for
- Plan accordingly with international vendors when they have specific holidays making sure we place orders ahead of time
- Work with vendors and sourcing team to get better pricing
- Placed purchase orders
- Confirmed delivery dates and tracked containers on water
Chemical Operator
Vantage
Gurnee
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Maintained accurate records of all chemical components used in the mixing process.
- Calibrated and adjusted machines for optimal performance during mixing operations.
- Performed quality control checks on all batches to ensure product conformance to specifications.
- Packed out chemicals into totes
- Operated forklift in warehouse stacking drums, totes, and sacks.
- Loaded containers with material
- Cleaned tanks and hoses
Front Desk Receptionist
Extended Stay America
Lincolnshire
05.2015 - 04.2017
- Greeted customers warmly and made them feel welcome.
- Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed.
- Assisted with scheduling appointments for clients and visitors.
- Checked in customers
- Helped housekeepers wit preparing rooms
- Worked in balancing money end of the day
- Organized activities for big group check ins
Technical Support Representative
Sutherland Global
Manila
05.2014 - 03.2015
- Provided technical assistance to customers through phone, email and chat support.
- Troubleshot customer inquiries related to software and hardware issues.
- Resolved escalated customer service issues in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Adamson University
Manila PhilippinesSkills
- Procurement planning
- Inventory Oversight
- Cost Control
- Database Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Rootstock
- Salesforce
- D365
- ASW
- Customer Service
- Forecasting
- Demand planning
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Solesence
11.2024 - Current
Buyer
M Holland
07.2022 - 10.2024
Buyer
PPI Beauty
06.2019 - 06.2022
Chemical Operator
Vantage
04.2017 - 05.2019
Front Desk Receptionist
Extended Stay America
05.2015 - 04.2017
Technical Support Representative
Sutherland Global
05.2014 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Adamson University