Joel Chavez
@joelchavez
Results-driven Sr. Buyer with expertise in supply chain management.
MexicoWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Sr. Buyer with a Master's Degree in Engineering and extensive experience in supply chain management. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to drive cost savings and improve procurement processes. At BD, I proactively secured $278K in savings from our largest cable supplier and successfully reduced $1M in past due invoices, showcasing my commitment to financial efficiency.
My expertise extends to logistics optimization, where I led a significant shift from air to ocean logistics for our supplier in China, resulting in $40K in monthly savings. I have a proven track record of managing vendor relationships and improving vendor-managed inventory (VMI) systems, which has saved my previous employers substantial amounts. My analytical mindset and problem-solving skills have consistently contributed to successful project outcomes and operational improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. Buyer
BD
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)
As a Senior Buyer at BD, I secured significant savings and improved supplier logistics. I achieved $278K in savings from our largest cable supplier and reduced $1M in past due invoices. I led a shift from air to ocean logistics, saving $40K monthly, and contributed to production line transitions for cost efficiency.
Procurement Buyer
Signify (Philips)
Jan 2018 - Jan 2023 (4 years 11 months)
In my role as Procurement Buyer at Signify, I improved vendor management and achieved significant savings. I managed 921 components while maintaining constraints below 1% and successfully transitioned shipping methods to save $40K monthly.
MRO Buyer / Jr. Buyer
Honeywell
Jul 2012 - Jan 2018 (5 years 6 months)
As an MRO Buyer at Honeywell, I focused on inventory management and project savings. I successfully lowered carton inventory and reduced potential credit holds on invoices. I also played a key role in transitioning from NAFTA to USMCA, achieving $66K in savings.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Cetys University
Master's Degree, Engineering
2021 - 2025
Pursuing a Master's degree in Engineering with a focus on advanced engineering principles and practices.
Signify (Philips)
Bachelor's of Business Administration, Business Administration
2022 - 2023
Activities and societies: Participated in a Lean event focused on production improvement through Kaizen.
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, focusing on business management and operational strategies.
UNEA University
Bachelor's Degree, Procurement
2018 - 2021
Activities and societies: Managed VMI vendors and improved vendor management processes.
Studied Procurement, focusing on supply chain management and vendor management strategies.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
MexicoAuthorized to work in
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