Adrian Barradas

Purchasing & Logistics Manager / International Buyer Xanor de Mexico | 2011 – 2023 Led the purchasing and logistics department for 8 years, overseeing domestic and international procurement for a specialized valve manufacturer serving the global oil & gas industry. Key achievements: Maintained an on-time delivery rate of 98%+ and a material acceptance rate of 99%, ensuring uninterrupted production supply Developed Chinese fastener suppliers for bulk purchasing, achieving cost reductions of up to 80% on key part numbers Expanded supplier portfolio by 100%, securing better pricing and lead times across Mexico, the US, and Asia Negotiated strategic inventory agreements with gasket and seal suppliers, ensuring product availability and reducing supply risk Revised and implemented purchasing procedures to meet ISO 9001 supplier control requirements, improving delivery efficiency and material quality Negotiated payment terms extensions to 60+ days, improving company cash flow Ensured full compliance with ASTM standards and client specifications for Shell, Phillips, and Chevron Managed international logistics and customs documentation across Veracruz, Manzanillo, Laredo, and AICM Successfully attended ISO 9001, ISO 14001, API, and TUV audits

Worked remotely as a freelance evaluator for a global technology company, contributing to social media evaluation and AI development projects including voice recognition, face recognition, and handwritten text recognition.

Managed domestic procurement of CCTV and telecom materials for the Mexico City Metro security system installation project. Achieved up to 40% reduction in overall procurement costs through price tracking and supplier negotiation Implemented new purchasing controls and formats, reducing urgent purchases and supply disruptions Coordinated daily material deliveries across multiple Metro station worksites

Managed procurement for the company in Mexico and a US subsidiary, sourcing specialized materials for valve manufacturing in the oil & gas industry. Developed US supplier relationships, expanding the supplier base by 50% and achieving annual cost reductions of up to 30% on specialty components Sourced Sandvik cutting tools in the US at 20–25% below Mexican market prices Coordinated international logistics and customs documentation for deliveries to Texas, border crossings, and direct imports to Mexico Managed purchase orders across Mexico, the US, and global suppliers, ensuring on-time delivery and resolving quality issues

Supported international purchasing and logistics for commercial and sport fishing products. Developed new supplier relationships and business opportunities in domestic and export markets.

Managed domestic and international purchasing for a food ingredient manufacturer, sourcing from the US, Germany, Italy, China, and India. Expanded supplier portfolio by 80%, increasing purchasing alternatives and improving commercial conditions Improved the purchase request-to-delivery process efficiency by up to 40% through new methodology implementation Managed inventory controls with min/max ranges, protecting production continuity and profit margins Collaborated with Sales and R&D teams on costing systems and inventory control development