David Cortes

About David Cortes

I am David M. Cortes and I am animated by a deep passion for operational excellence, I bring a powerful blend of business acumen, strategic foresight, and on-the-ground expertise in sourcing and procurement management. With substantial experience leading initiatives across supply chain operations, I specialize in building sourcing strategies that drive efficiency, maximize cost savings, and ensure supply continuity — all while strengthening stakeholder trust and supplier performance. From negotiating high-value contracts and spearheading RFP/Bid evaluations to optimizing ERP systems like Stratton Warren, Red Rock, and COUPA, I thrive at the intersection of technology, strategy, and operational execution. Whether cultivating robust vendor partnerships, mitigating risks, or refining procurement processes for continuous improvement, I am committed to delivering measurable outcomes that propel organizations forward. Areas Where I Create Impact:• Strategic Sourcing Initiatives | Contract Negotiation | Risk Assessment & Mitigation • End-to-End Procurement Management | Supplier Performance Metrics | ERP Optimization • Continuous Process Improvement | Cost Control & Containment | Customer Satisfaction • Quality Assurance & Control | Vendor & Stakeholder Relations | Team Leadership & Mentoring Whether driving complex supply chain strategies, elevating procurement functions, or ensuring seamless collaboration across cross-functional teams, I’m all about results, resilience, and long-term value creation

Experience

1. Sourcing Manager Facilities

   Boyd Gaming

   Aug 2025 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

   Drive enterprise-wide facility sourcing strategy for Boyd Gaming, managing over $125M in annual spending across critical facility categories. Partner with cross-functional leaders and stakeholders to design and execute strategic sourcing plans that deliver measurable cost savings, mitigate risk, and ensure uninterrupted service for essential contracts. Lead and mentor a team of sourcing specialists, guiding project assignments and fostering professional growth to strengthen organizational capabilities.

Skills

• Stratton Warren
• Restaurants
• Culinary Skills
• Supply Management
• Resorts
• Hotels
• Banquet Operations
• Hospitality Industry
• Purchasing
• Sourcing
• Food
• Food & Beverage
• Procurement
• Inventory Management
• Hospitality
• Strategic Sourcing
• Microsoft Excel