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Daniel Antonio Díaz Hernández
Industrial Engineer
Mexico City,CMX
Summary
Diligent Procurement Specialist with solid background in procurement. Successfully managed supplier relationships and negotiated contracts, ensuring cost savings and timely delivery of materials. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail in optimizing procurement processes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Procurement Specialist
MercadoLibre
09.2024 - Current
- Developed and maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for accurate tracking and reporting purposes.
- Maintained up-to-date database of suppliers, vendors and contracts to support accurate recordkeeping.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
- Facilitated transparent bidding processes for supplier selection, ensuring fairness and adherence to established guidelines.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for long-term supply agreements, securing stable pricing and reliable product availability.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives within the procurement department that significantly reduced overhead expenses.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve best pricing and terms.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop project-specific procurement plans, aligning strategies with overall business objectives.
- Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and collaboration, enhancing overall service quality.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and industry regulations during the procurement process to minimize risks.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
Transportation Manager
Colgate Palmolive
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Administration and strategy of the national distribution of finished product to customers, monitoring more than 40 transport suppliers and intermodal cargo scheme.
- Monitoring, control, strategy and optimization of the replenishment chain between warehouses nationwide.
- Coordinated logistics activities across multiple locations for seamless distribution operations.
- Increased transportation efficiency by optimizing routing and scheduling processes.
- Reduced transport costs for the company through strategic negotiations with vendors and carriers.
Indirect Procurement Specialist Sr
Colgate Palmolive
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Responsible for the negotiation, profiling, validation and development of storage, distribution and transportation provider for Mexico and Central America for the identification of opportunities for optimization of the supply chain and supply to customers and replenishment.
- Support to the import and export team in the negotiation and development of new strategic business partners for the distribution and reception network of materials for the manufacturing plant.
- Responsible for the development, negotiation and profiling of manufacturing suppliers of customization and ecommerce products with the strategic vision of savings, productivity, efficiency and viability of new SKU's for Mexico and Central America.
- Enhanced the accuracy of demand forecasting through data analysis, enabling better decision-making in the purchasing process.
- Optimized inventory management by implementing just-in-time purchasing strategies, reducing stock holding costs without compromising on availability.
Indirect Procurement Buyer
Colgate Palmolive
03.2016 - 03.2020
- Responsible of the CAPEX category, with a $40MM annual spend.
- With a keen focus on delivering sustained structural savings, processes simplification, operational excellence and policy compliance.
- Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations.
- Developed comprehensive purchasing strategies to support organizational growth and profitability objectives.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and purchase agreements with vendors.
Operations & Facilities Assistant
Colgate Palmolive
12.2014 - 03.2016
- Additional responsibilities as buying raw materials, operating supplies, inventory control, monitoring CEB projects, purchase of equipment and facilities for both laboratory and pilot plant research and development sites.
- Control operations and maintenance budget.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize space utilization, leading to increased operational efficiency.
- Implemented preventive maintenance on machines and equipment to optimize safety and operational quality.
Operations & Facilities Intern
Colgate Palmolive
07.2012 - 03.2014
- Monitoring and management operations and facilities in Global Research Area, maintenance activities shopping, planning for corrective and preventive maintenance, monitoring, analysis and optimization of critical systems (water, electricity, gas, steam, compressed air, HVAC systems), monitoring and supervision of water treatment systems (Softened and Demineralized) water, organization and supervision of cleanup activities, pest control, equipment calibration laboratory monitoring Warehouse area.
- Support for Quality and EOHS area.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Contributed to the development of facility emergency response plans, ensuring a comprehensive approach to incident management.
- Contributed to a reduction in maintenance costs by proactively addressing minor repairs before they escalated into larger issues.
- Provided administrative support to the facilities team, improving overall productivity and responsiveness to requests from other departments.
Customer Service Executive
IXE Banco S.A.
05.2011 - 06.2012
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
- Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for consistent customer service delivery.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
Education
Industrial Engineering - Business Administration And Management
05.2001 -
Skills
Supplier relationship management
Software
AI Software
Mac
Extra-Curricular Activities
School activities coordinator and academic broadcasting in Logistics and Supply Chain, APICS México Facultad de Ingeniería UNAM, 2012-08-01 Logística, Inventarios y Potencial Humano, Capitulo APICS México Facultad de Ingeniería UNAM, 2012-10-01
Computing
Mac, Windows, Office, SAP, Project, Google Suite
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: December 16, 1991
- Nationality: Mexican
- Marital Status: Single
Timeline
Procurement Specialist - MercadoLibre
09.2024 - Current
Transportation Manager - Colgate Palmolive
03.2022 - 08.2024
Indirect Procurement Specialist Sr - Colgate Palmolive
02.2020 - 03.2022
Indirect Procurement Buyer - Colgate Palmolive
03.2016 - 03.2020
Operations & Facilities Assistant - Colgate Palmolive
12.2014 - 03.2016
Operations & Facilities Intern - Colgate Palmolive
07.2012 - 03.2014
Customer Service Executive - IXE Banco S.A.
05.2011 - 06.2012
Universidad Nacional Autónoma De México - Industrial Engineering, Business Administration And Management
05.2001 -