Edwin Murillo - Resume 2012

1. 529 Shady Pine Way A1 Telephone: (954) 326-2424
Greenacres, FL 33415 E-mail: edwingmurillo@yahoo.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/edwinmurillo
Edwin Murillo
Summary Bilingual (English/Spanish) Procurement & Material Management professional
with extensive domestic and International strategic sourcing/purchasing &
multimillion-dollar contract spend negotiations expertise. Eprocurement events
(RFI‘s, RFP’s & eAuctions), supplier management, inventory control, cost
analysis, master planning & forecasting, supply chain analysts, 3PL, Fleet
Sourcing/Management, MRP/ERP manufacturing, industrial and distribution
management experience including production methods & scheduling, bill of
materials, creation & implementation of policies & procedures , design of
spreadsheet reports.
Experience 2011-Current Bupa Latin America Miami, FL
Corporate Purchasing Manager; Products & Services/IT
Created and Implemented Bupa LatAm Purchasing Policy and
Procedures (SOP); launching new terms and conditions, creating
supplier partnerships/performance management, risk management;
vendor reduction and implementing a new supplier score card and
competitive bidding & strategic sourcing process including Sole Source
Justification; IT Catalog (Standard Technology Approved specs) as
well as emergency request guidelines; resulting in cost reduction of the
procurement cost and avoidance by 25%.
Created and Implemented Bupa LatAm Mobile Devices ; reducing
annual cost of wireless service by 44% through identifying and
eliminating nonessential users and negotiating contract and plans with
new service provider.
Worked with senior management to create and implement cost-
savings global and local initiatives and best business practices aligned
with business objectives.
Serve as the primary liaison between Group Purchasing (UK) and
Purchasing LaTAm operations, including member of the Purchasing
Global Forum team.
2009-2012 Florida Women’s Business Center Delray Beach, FL
(Partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration)
Business Development Manager /Consultant ( www.flwbc.org )
Business counseling, assessment and workshops sessions covering
specific areas ranging from business feasibility and organizational
strategic planning to sourcing/procurement policies & best practices,
inventory management, supply chain, 3PL, import & export; legal
assistance, writing business plans, trademarks, patents, & intellectual
property, accounting and finance, marketing/branding, and human
resource management. Servicing (18) Counties in Southern Florida.

2. -2- Edwin G Murillo
2007-2008 Office Depot, Inc. Delray Beach, FL
Corporate Sr. Commodity Manager, Services
Responsible for consolidation of global contract negotiations across the
company resulting in cost savings over $15 million and improve
processing of Office Depot contracts management to maximize large
purchases globally.
Managed a variety of international and North American contracts and
subcontracts in accordance with company policies and procedures,
applicable laws, and business unit management. Over 600M Annual spend
Interpreted customer’s requirements and specifications as required in
the contract, and negotiated all business terms to include pricing,
warranties, maintenance, renewals, professional fees, and SLAs.
Negotiated strategic high volume contracts directly with vendors on the
company’s behalf to maximize the best negotiable deal. Facilitates the
contracting process through the business unit managers, vendors,
Office Depots’ legal department and Finance.
Evaluated individual opportunities with selected customers consistent
with the alignment of the company’s legal and business strategy.
Negotiated solutions to technical, financial and scheduling problems
with business unit managers and vendors. Requests and negotiates
amendments to existing contracts or renewals.
Responded to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and
contractual terms.
Responsible for the final closeout of contracts by providing the final
review prior to signage
Developed and maintain strategic relationships with all contacts
internally and externally.
Prepared and disseminated information regarding; scorecards, contract
status, compliance, modifications, etc.
2005-2007 Ryder Logistics & Transportation Miami, FL
Corporate Manager, Vehicle Purchasing & Field Support
Responsible for the procurement of nationwide vehicle and trailers
Lease and rental fleet, all supplier relations, including complete
ownership of all vehicle power, body, trailer, refrigeration, tires,
parts, and component purchasing; managing an over 1.2 Billion
annual budgets under compliance with local, state and federal EPA &
tax laws, OSHA and DOT.
Ensured compliance of company purchasing & asset management
policies, Sarbanes-Oxley and procedures, effectively developed,
implemented and administered.
Provide purchasing support to all internal (Sales Organization) and
external customers (OEMs / Vendors) in problem solving, cost
structure, scheduling, status and pricing issues.
Support and Interface with Asset management, Finance, Network
Sales, IT, Product Managers and Human resources departments.
Managed 11 corporate purchasing agents, coordinating also selection,
development, retention; appraisals and training programs.
Serve as the primary liaison between ALL USA; MEXICO &
CANADA field personnel and vehicle purchasing for all VP97 Support.

3. -3- Edwin G Murillo
2003-2005 DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE INC Coral Gables, FL
Global Planning/Purchasing Manager
Analyze and negotiates total cost effect of bids, forecasting, planning,
purchase order, major contracts/agreements; including logistic and
inventory level related costs, as well as determine, identify and qualify
optimal source selection/vendors based on quality, cost, lead-time and
service commitments by increasing competition thru strategic sourcing
of new suppliers.
Maintains direct and open lines of communication through proper
coordination with global and domestic end users Divisions &
Distribution Centers to provide status of requirements, support and
supplier performance.
Responsible for the procurement, inventory, logistic, sourcing and
master planning management of an over $100 millions annual budget
for North America, China, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Brazil,
Argentina; Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, United kingdom, Greece;
Philippines, Cameroon, Kenya and Hawaii divisions for Capital
Equipment/MRO and Retail/Marketing Packaging.
Interface with R&D, sales, product marketing, packaging, logistic &
transportation departments, NA distribution centers and global
production facilities to ensure master scheduling, purchasing, lead-
time, expediting and inventory requirements for new
products/customers and current operations.
Responsible for the global and North America supplier maintenance
management. Review purchase orders, claims and contracts for
conformance to company policy. Interface with Accounts Payable
department.
Train new purchasing managers/buyers in Oracle 11i purchasing
system, negotiation techniques, procedures and practices.
Managed 7 employees (senior buyers & buyers). Ensure all accurate
status data available at company Intranet for all Global users.
2002-2003 HIALEAH HOUSING AUTHORITY Hialeah, FL
US Housing & Urban Development-HUD
Purchasing & Inventory Manager/Assistant Purchasing Director
Developed and implemented policies, procedures, forms and manuals
to facilitate purchasing and stockroom functions and activities
Conduct general and specific purchasing activities and research
Evaluate and prepares formal and informal Bids, contracts and related
documents for contract services, materials and supply contracts under
requirements of HHA, HUD rules and regulations and state statute
Negotiate and manage contracts for volume purchases, high-use items
and blanket purchasing contracts
Responsible for supervision of four maintenance and purchasing
agents coordinators and warehouse staff and activities
Work closely with purchasing, finance and housing director to establish
minimum/maximum re-order points and price validation, as well as the
quality control and annual physical inventory audits of maintenance

4. -4- Edwin G Murillo
stockroom
Assist the Purchasing Director in the preparation of the annual
operating budget with respect to capital items, maintenance and office
supplies needs. Coordinate the sale of scrap or absolute, unused and
surplus items as necessary and according the HHA procurement policy
1998–2002 EBRO Corporation-Freight Forwarders Miami, FL
Business Operations/Purchasing & Inventory Manager
Designed, implemented and maintained, full responsibility for local and
regional business operations, purchasing process, production and
ensuring efficient inventory control methods & levels.
Analyzed variance reports and overhead expenses; produced and
reconciled financial/balance statements NA and Honduras.
Created & established all operations & marketing strategies for oversea
clients and new Honduras division.
Managing 3rd party Logistics (3PL) contracts and rates negotiation for
transport and warehousing. Saved significant transport costs up to
25%.
1994–1998 ABCO Broom & Mop Manufacturing Miami, FL
Management Analyst/Purchasing & Inventory Manager
Implemented and analyzed logistics, purchasing and production
planning of raw materials and supplies for filling customer orders
Reorganized warehouse operations that facilitated efficient master
planning, purchasing/inventory control and provided faster order
fulfillment, increase sales and productivity/profitability
Acted as a Traffic/Logistics (In-bound & Out-Bound) and
Domestic/International Purchasing Manager including contract
negotiation. Over 2000 Containers annual Volume with approved
providers; Seaboard Marine, Sea-Land, Crowley Marine Corp, Great
White fleet, SolYMar, APL and more.
Interface with sales, customer service, product marketing and
production/manufacturing domestics & international units to ensure
efficient & accurate information, master schedule, purchasing, logistics,
and production to reach and coordinate monthly and yearly SALES
GOALS.
Responsible for controlling all transport moves, scheduling of all Raw
Materials & finished products from plant to port or final retail/wholesale
customer destination; interfacing Domestic and International with
Customs, bonded warehouses and excise as well as managing offsite
warehousing of finished and raw materials with approved 3PL
(Roadway & Yellow Freight now YRC, ABF Freight System, Inc,
American Freightways, AAA Cooper Transportation, Old Dominion
Freight Line, SAIA, FedEx Freight Corporation, UPS Ground Freight,
Inc., Con-way Freight Inc. and more.
Maintained full responsibilities for order fulfillment of KEY
Retail/Wholesale Customers’ accounts (Sysco Food Services,
Grainger, Family Dollar, Dollar General, Dade & Sweet Paper,
Home Depot, Cheney Brothers & K-mart).

5. -5- Edwin G Murillo
1993 United Technology Automotive Honduras, C.A.
Assistant Financial Director – Plant 213
Coordinated Purchasing, Master Planning, Inventory & Cost controls
1988 – 1993 British American Tobacco Honduras, C.A.
Inventory Control/Production Cost Manager
Managed agricultural, industrial and consumer products areas.
Monitored manufacturing process, oversaw shipping, inventory and
cost control; purchased raw materials; reconciled financial reports
Education & 2006–June Nova Southeastern University Miami, Fl
Awards Certified Purchasing Manager(CPM) Certification Program
2003–Present University of Phoenix Fort Lauderdale, Fl
Pursuing MBA Business Administration, Marketing
1992–1996 University of San Pedro Sula Honduras, C.A.
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Recipient of Gold Medal for Academic Excellence sponsored by Rotary
Club, Honduras, C.A.
Software Financial Spreadsheet applications including Excel, Lotus 1-2-3, Access
and Corel Draw. Proficient in Accounting & Procurement Software’s
including Ariba eProcurement events (RFI‘s, RFP’s & eAuctions),
MRP/ERP Systems/Modules, Dynamics, Peoplesoft, TDM, Oracle
11i, SBT, MAS 90, QuickBooks, Power Point, AS/400, FoxPro, Novell
GroupWise, and mainframe applications; internet and word processing
applications including Microsoft Word and WordPerfect
Languages Fluent in English and Spanish. Portuguese (advanced Working knowledge).