Armando Alvarez Peña
@armandoalvarezpea
Category Manager at PROMOOPCION managing 4,137 SKUs and 257 suppliers, generating approximately USD 345K in value.
MexicoWhat I'm looking for
At PROMOOPCION, I manage 4,137 SKUs and 257 suppliers across categories representing 47% of company-wide sales. My category and sourcing strategies have contributed to 13% year-over-year growth in assigned categories.
I generated approximately USD 345K in combined value through procurement savings and supplier penalty recoveries. I also lead supplier selection and commercial negotiations and support the development and commercialization of approximately 107 new products annually.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Category Manager
Promoopcion
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Manage 4,137 SKUs and 257 suppliers across multiple categories representing 47% of company-wide sales, aligning procurement and sourcing decisions with commercial and business objectives. Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies using sales, demand, inventory, cost, supplier performance and market information.
Senior Buyer
Promoopcion
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Led procurement activities for assigned categories, balancing cost, quality, delivery, demand and inventory requirements. Analyzed supplier quotations and negotiated pricing, payment terms, lead times and delivery conditions with international suppliers.
Buyer
Promoopcion
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Managed end-to-end purchasing for internationally sourced products, including supplier selection, RFQs, quotation analysis, negotiation, purchase orders and delivery follow-up. Evaluated suppliers based on cost, quality, lead time, reliability and on-time delivery.
Buyer Planner
Kioto Clear Energy
Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)
Managed procurement planning based on production demand, forecasts and inventory requirements to ensure material availability. Analyzed demand, stock levels, purchasing requirements and spending data to support purchasing and inventory decisions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Professional Diploma, Project Management
Professional Diploma in Project Management from Tecnológico de Monterrey, completed in 2026.
Universidad de Guadalajara
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Universidad de Guadalajara, completed in 2023.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
MexicoAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Skills
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