Denise Martinez, MBA
About Denise Martinez, MBA
Denise Martinez is a Purchasing & Fixed Assets Manager at Goodwill Industries International, where she has worked since 2022. With over a decade of experience in procurement and a background in business administration, she focuses on process improvements and cost-saving measures.
Work at Goodwill Industries International
Denise Martinez has been serving as the Purchasing & Fixed Assets Manager at Goodwill Industries International since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing operational functions and reducing costs. Prior to this position, she worked as the Manager of Purchasing at Goodwill Industries of San Antonio for 12 years, starting in 2012. During her tenure, she advocated for process improvements within the procure-to-pay cycles, demonstrating her commitment to data-driven results and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Denise Martinez holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Concordia University Texas, where she studied Business Administration, Management, and Operations from 2013 to 2015. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Public Administration with an emphasis in Public Personnel from the University of Northern Iowa, completing her studies from 2000 to 2003. Currently, she is pursuing the Certified Professional in Supply Management certification through the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), further enhancing her expertise in procurement and supply chain management.
Background
Denise Martinez began her professional career as a Financial Aid Assistant at Alamo Colleges from 2004 to 2005. She then worked at USAA as a Consumer/Home Equity Loan Servicing representative from 2005 to 2007. Her diverse background in financial services and education has contributed to her strong skill set in procurement and vendor management.
Achievements
Denise Martinez is recognized for her ability to build strong vendor relationships and conduct cost-benefit analyses to enhance procurement efforts. She has a proven track record of implementing operational functions that improve execution and reduce costs. Additionally, she is known for identifying cost-saving measures by effectively communicating with business units to understand their procurement needs.