Michael Silva

About Michael Silva

I am a Purchasing, Procurement, and Supply Chain Executive with over 20 years of…

Experience

1. Director of Purchasing

   Diversified Restaurant Systems, Inc. Drs

   Sep 2016 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Manage $500M global supply chain for large clients of food goods provider; commended for securing cost savings, up to $20M annually, building relationships throughout foodservice and produce industries, and resolve supply chain and procurement issues. Responsible for procurement operations, vet new suppliers, lead relationships to secure savings, oversee operational reviews to increase quality, and exceed cost and quality goals.Outline quality, inventory, and cost requirements, understand offerings to determine ideal products and suppliers, and facilitate agreements to ensure on time and on budget delivery of goods. Manage supplier relations, limited number of preferred suppliers to consolidate spending, transfer supply bases closer to client sites to optimized logistics, and lead negotiations with suppliers to improve costs and support. Spearhead supplier partner selection and management, lead continuous search for ideal partners, communicate business requirements to stakeholders, standardized and perform due diligence actions, and review and finalize contracts.Develop and analyze figures related to spend, strategic sourcing, supply partners, risk assessment, inventory management, and strategic planning, deliver and present reports to executive management, and collaborate on business improvements.Spearhead inventory forecasting, lead inventory planning meetings, implement improved master scheduling and ERP system operations, and identify necessary supply chain adjustments to maintain ideal inventory levels.Lead improvements to supply chain, procurement, and operations, drove supplier relationships to expand network, crafted new seasonal contracting sourcing strategy, and worked with personnel to understand and uphold new strategies.Enhance business strategies to meet profit, expansion, and margin goals, drive conversations around ideal growth strategies, improve supplier relations and maintain quality, and continually renegotiate contracts.

Education

• San Diego State University-California State University

  Bachelor of Arts Degree

Skills

• P&L
• Time Management
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Food
• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• Leadership
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Team Building
• Management
• Product Development
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Procurement
• Process Improvement
• Food & Beverage
• Performance Management
• Customer Service
• Transportation
• Logistics
• Contract Negotiation