Glenda Liz Gonzalez
San Juan
Summary
A professional with 30 years of experience at Walmart, specialized in managing supplier development, product creation, and purchasing for categories and programs. My focus is on ensuring variety, quality, availability, and the best cost to guarantee that our customers find what they need in our stores. Throughout my career, I have worked on developing strategies to change sales trends, create new categories, and meet market demands in our stores. I am proud to have been a key part of creating departments that have made Walmart a one-stop destination for our customers' shopping needs.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchant (Senior Buyer)
Walmart
- Development of products, programs, and strategies for everyday and seasonal needs.
- Identify, select, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure favorable conditions for prices, quality, availability, and delivery flow
- Maintain strong relationships with local suppliers and coordinate new supplier alternatives in the US market to ensure suitable products and their availability
- Negotiate the best terms and conditions with suppliers, including costs, timelines, credits, and payment terms
- Create and review purchase contracts, ensuring conditions are favorable for both parties
- Manage the purchasing budget, ensuring KPIs are met for each program and department
- Control inventory levels to avoid overstock or product shortages, collaborating with replenishment, modular, and operations teams for an adequate inventory flow
- Work with available market studies (both internal and external) to identify and address trends, new opportunities, and product alternatives
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure Walmart continues growing its market share in various categories
- Establish partnerships and direct communication with counterparts in US offices, aligning needs and product programs for PR stores
- Work closely with replenishment, modular, pricing, planning, marketing, and other areas to ensure alignment with strategies and daily business changes
- Ensure prompt response to any store opportunities
- Ensure purchased products meet the company’s quality standards
- Implement procedures to resolve issues related to returns and product quality
- Take calculated risks
- Mitigate risks associated with purchases, such as raw material cost changes, logistical issues, or supply chain disruptions
- Analyze the performance of departments, categories, and products, seeking to optimize processes and reduce costs
- Supervise and mentor team members, helping to improve their skills and knowledge for efficient work
- Act as a role model for Walmart's core principles, leading by example
Reentry to Food Area
Walmart
01.2022 - Current
- Returned to the Food area to work and develop the Candy Segment, Checkout and Seasonal Candy
Amigo
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Worked in the Amigo format developing related projects until 2022
Senior Buyer GM
Walmart
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Responsible for the Hardlines/Outdoor & Garden and Apparel team
- Managed a team of four buyers
Purchasing Positions
Walmart
01.2002 - 12.2014
- Worked as a buyer in various divisions and departments within Walmart, including Fresh: Produce, Deli, Bakery/Commercial Bread; Food: Grocery, Liquor, Candy & Seasonal; Consumables: Infants; GM (General Merchandise): Stationery, Sporting Goods, Paint & Auto
Walmart SC Cayey
01.2001 - 12.2001
- Started in the invoice office at the Cayey store and quickly moved to the Central Office in the Fresh area as an Assistant Produce Buyer
Sam’s Club Caguas
01.1994 - 01.2001
- Started as a part-time cashier while studying Business Administration
- Held various positions on the sales floor, in marketing, as a training coordinator, HR clerk, and assistant manager
Education
Bachelor's - Business Administration, with a concentration in Management
University of Puerto Rico
01.1999
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Organization and planning
- Results-focused
- Calculated risk-taking
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Leadership and team development
- Supplier negotiation and development
- Inventory management and purchasing budgets
- Market trend analysis and buying opportunities
- Collaboration across departments
- Team Player
- Role model for the company's core principles
- Active in community-related activities with suppliers and corporate initiatives
Accomplishments
Senior Buyer of the Year in 2018
Risk Taker of the Year Team in 2023
30 Years at Walmart 2024
Timeline
Reentry to Food Area
Walmart
01.2022 - Current
Amigo
01.2019 - 12.2022
Senior Buyer GM
Walmart
01.2014 - 12.2018
Purchasing Positions
Walmart
01.2002 - 12.2014
Walmart SC Cayey
01.2001 - 12.2001
Sam’s Club Caguas
01.1994 - 01.2001
Merchant (Senior Buyer)
Walmart
Bachelor's - Business Administration, with a concentration in Management
University of Puerto Rico
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