Alberto Garza
IT Strategic Manager
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
Summary
Results-driven professional with deep understanding of global business dynamics. Known for financial markets and ensuring IT cost-effective processes. Valued for collaborative approach and adaptability in work environments, with expertise in data production and project management. Skills include contract negotiation, risk management, and data analytics. Finance Professor at Universidad de Monterrey, delivering business classes for 5 years.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Commodity Manager
FIRST BRANDS GROUP
01.2023 - Current
- Led supplier development programs to enhance their capabilities in meeting organizational requirements for quality, delivery, and cost competitiveness.
- Improved cash flow management ($300,000) by extending payment terms with suppliers without impacting supply chain performance.
- Reduced risk exposure by establishing robust contracts with suppliers, incorporating key terms and conditions.
- Conducted market research to stay informed about industry trends, enabling proactive decision-making regarding commodity pricing fluctuations.
Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist
HONEYWELL
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Led IT Projects with Top Management on procurement needs, such as renewals, finance reconciliations, price analysis and organizational planning for key suppliers like Oracle, SAP, & VMWARE.
- Negotiated a complex Oracle Renewal for the organization, creating business plan to satisfy organization demand for the ERP needs ($800,000 in savings)
- Evaluated supplier proposals thoroughly based on quality, cost competitiveness, lead time commitments, reliability history assessment of financial stability.
Senior Associate Data Content
MSCI
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Responsible for daily and monthly production of FIMAC Data Model through the organization.
- Participated as Scrum master in the NAVY TEAM, in automation projects with Data Science focus and reducing production times achieving an 80% of efficiency.
- Increased customer service success rates by quickly resolving issues in Sales Force cases.
Senior Project Manager
HONEYWELL
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Worked with Site leaders in Asia, Europe & America to improve efficiency in Aeropace industry.
- Savings through correct application and understanding of commercial contracts.
- Pricing evaluations with economic factors for repair and services catalog.
Hedge Funds & Data Analyst
MSCI
02.2013 - 07.2016
- Daily monitor of international stock exchanges.
- Focused on aggressive metrics to deliver the information on time and with high quality standards.
- Provide investor with financial reports on different risk & economic scenarios.
Education
MBA -
Universidad Iberoamericana
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico 05.2001 -
Bachelor of International Finance -
Universidad De Monterrey
01.2008 - 01.2016
Skills
- Team leadership
- Teaching skills
- Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Data analytics
- Mentoring
- Negotiation
- Customer Service
Awards
- Thanks Award, Honeywell, 01/01/23
- Bronze Award, Honeywell, 01/01/19
- Gold Award, Honeywell, 01/01/18
- People who makes the Difference, MSCI, 01/01/14
- 100% Scholarship, UDEM, 01/01/08
Timeline
Global Commodity Manager
FIRST BRANDS GROUP
01.2023 - Current
Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist
HONEYWELL
01.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Associate Data Content
MSCI
09.2020 - 09.2021
Senior Project Manager
HONEYWELL
01.2016 - 01.2020
Hedge Funds & Data Analyst
MSCI
02.2013 - 07.2016
Bachelor of International Finance -
Universidad De Monterrey
01.2008 - 01.2016
MBA -
Universidad Iberoamericana
05.2001 -
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