Denice Alvarado-orduno

Supply Chain Buyer III @ bisco industries

About

I’m a Supply Chain Buyer with a passion for optimizing procurement processes and building strong, long-term supplier partnerships. My background includes 20+ years in sourcing quality materials, negotiating competitive contracts, and ensuring on-time deliveries that keep operations running smoothly. I thrive in fast-paced environments where collaboration and problem-solving are key. Whether it’s reducing costs, improving vendor performance, or finding creative solutions to supply chain challenges, I’m driven to add value at every stage of the process. I’m always eager to connect with professionals who share an interest in supply chain excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation in procurement.

Country

United States

City

Ontario

Industry

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

Skill

New Product Rollout, Sales Trainings, Market Knowledge, Purchase Accounting, Skilled Multi-tasker, Spanish, Business Administration, Cost Savings Strategies, Communication, Lead Generation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Supplier Evaluation, Expediting, Shipping & Receiving, Follow-on Offerings, Responsible Purchasing, Administrative Management, Exceeding Customer Expectations, Performance Planning, Customer Communication

Experience

Supply Chain Buyer III

bisco industries

2020-9 - Present · 6 yrs 1 mo

Anaheim, California, United States

Supply Chain Buyer for Top Manufacturer line at Bisco Industries (Southco Inc). Large focus on inventory management, price negotiations, sourcing and supplier relationships.

Supply Chain Specialist

bisco industries

2003-7 - Present · 23 yrs 3 mos

Anaheim, California, United States

Supply Chain Manager

bisco industries

2015-8 - 2025-9 · 10 yrs 2 mos

Responsible for leading Product focus teams (PFT’s) Manages Daily, weekly and monthly inventory reports Analyzes inventory data in determining sales,profits and ROI Works closely with other support departments to resolve issues in shipping and accounting Maintains and creates vendor business relations Responsible for the maintenance of existing product lines while establishing new ones Looks for effective ways to drive down cost and increase profitability through increased sales, cost savings/reductions and negotiations and, freight consolidation Works closely with marketing to find ways to better market current product lines and obtaining new authorized product lines

Buyer

bisco industries

2004-10 - 2015-8 · 10 yrs 11 mos

Responsible for the Daily Purchasing/Stocking of Inventory by means of Purchase Order Placement. Confirm and Follow up on all PO’s including Expedites. Knowledge in determining ROI (return on investment) for product usage based on Number of Customers and Monthly/Annual Usage. Excellent Negotiation Skills in acquiring Cost Savings. Create and Maintain Strong Vendor Relations. Identifies potential suppliers and issues requests for quotation. Analyzes and evaluates bids to determine optimum value Responsible for evaluating current vendors and finding new suppliers, negotiating terms, price, and delivery. Provide work leadership and/or train lower level buyers and assistants. Perform planning functions as necessary.

Management Intern

bisco industries

2003-7 - 2004-10 · 1 yr 4 mos

Multi-Departmental Training in Sales, Accounting, Warehouse and Purchasing. Extensive Training and Knowledge in Quoting Customers, Expediting, Data Entry, and Resolving Receiving/Shipping Problems