María Torres

Senior-level Buyer / Procurement Professional with over 7 years of experience supporting manufacturing and multinational operations. Proven track record in sourcing, supplier negotiations, inventory optimization, and cost control to ensure production continuity and operational efficiency. Strong business partner to Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain leadership, mitigate supply risks, and drive continuous improvement.

Buyer at Modular Design Industries (BII de México) (2024-06 – Present)

Lead procurement of direct materials including metals, coils, cold form components, and plumbing supplies to support uninterrupted production.

• Drive supplier performance through negotiation, issue resolution, and continuous follow-up on delivery, pricing, and quality.
• Analyze and resolve invoice variances in partnership with Finance and Accounts Payable, ensuring cost accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain ERP master data integrity and develop reports to proactively identify materials that pose supply or production risk.
• Optimize inventory levels based on production plans, and demand signals, reducing shortages and excess inventory.
• Manage backorders and escalation processes to mitigate operational impact.
• Act as a key procurement partner to Operations and Facilities, including oversight of MRO purchasing.

Buyer Planner at Robert's Enterprises (2021-08 – 2024-02)

Procured raw materials to support multiple production lines, ensuring on-time availability.

• Led supplier price negotiations to achieve competitive costs and favorable terms.
• Prepared weekly status reports for open purchase orders and coordinated supplier payments.
• Controlled inventory levels and collaborated with warehouse teams to schedule and confirm material arrivals.

Procurement Officer at TaskUs (2019-11 – 2020-04)

Supported cost-saving initiatives through supplier negotiation and strategic sourcing activities.

• Managed quotation processes, purchase order placement, and ongoing PO monitoring.
• Maintained effective supplier relationships and provided internal customer service support.
• Delivered weekly and monthly procurement performance reports.

MRO Buyer at Leach International (2018-08 – 2019-11)

Executed sourcing, quotation, and purchase order placement for MRO items.

• Implemented Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) initiatives to improve material availability.
• Managed purchasing documentation, invoice issue resolution, and on-time delivery follow-up.
• Provided tool crib and document control support to operations.

Buyer at Victory Packaging (2017-01 – 2018-05)

Managed requisitions and purchasing activities using forecasting, Min-Max, and MRP strategies.

• Handled nonconforming materials (RMA/RTV) and resolved discrepancies with suppliers.
• Coordinated freight arrangements and material expeditions to avoid production shortages.
• Maintained purchasing documentation and supported cross-functional operational needs.

Bachelor's Degree in International Business – Universidad Autónoma de Baja California