SAP
Giovanna Cervantes
Procurement Coordinator
Summary
Hardworking Procurement professional with 10 years of experience maintaining vendor relationships to facilitate cost-effective and timely purchasing functions. Excellent negotiation and contract development skills with proficiency in Direct and Indirect categories.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Supply Chain & IT Procurement Coordinator
Becton Dickinson
05.2021 - 11.2024
- Maintained strong relationships with suppliers through regular performance reviews and feedback sessions, ensuring continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Reduced procurement costs by negotiating contracts and securing favorable pricing with vendors.
- Facilitated competitive bidding processes to identify the best value propositions in terms of cost, quality, and service levels.
- Evaluated emerging trends in technology, supply chain and industry best practices to inform strategic procurement decisions that enhance overall operational effectiveness.
- Mitigated risks associated with supply chain disruption through proactive contingency planning and open communication with vendors.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand their specific IT and Supply Chain requirements, tailoring procurement efforts accordingly.
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive vendor database, streamlining the sourcing process for future procurement needs.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services, meeting project deadlines.
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Provided accurate and up-to-date records of leading procurement procedures.
- Performed yearly supplier audits in collaboration with Quality, Compliance and main stakeholder to provide feedback.
Bid Desk Sourcing Specialist Corporate Accounts
Univar Solutions
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed sales budgets and long-term pipelines.
- Selected vendors, assessing vendor capabilities and developing alternate sources.
- Negotiated price, delivery, terms and rebates.
- Analyzed market activities in order to communicate effectively to other team members.
- Ensured compliance with strategic procurement.
- Conducted competitive bids and submitted tenders for corporate accounts.
- Lead product selection, commercial strategy, and cost/price development.
- Provided support and assistance to Sales, Operations, Planning, Quality and Finance.
- Built and maintaining good working relationships with key customers and vendors.
Raw Materials & Glass Sr Purchasing Agent
Fuller Cosmetics
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Developed and executing short term/long term strategies to ensure that Purchasing team performances meet Company goals and objectives.
- Reviewed industry leading commodity cost indicators and publications to drive competitive costing and mitigate cost associated risk.
- Negotiated prices, terms, lead time reductions with suppliers.
Raw Ingredients & Fragrances Sr. Purchasing Agent
Avon Cosmetics
12.2015 - 03.2017
- Developed the supply strategy and negotiations in competitive bindings.
- Built and maintained effective relationships with international and national trade partners.
- Resolved issues related to delivery dates, quality, specifications, quantity or cost of purchased
materials. - Ensured compliance with all aspects of the company's Management Policy.
- Worked collaboratively with others functions (e. g. Quality, Planning, Regulatory, Product Development, Accounting, and Marketing).
- Supported continually the global or regional improvement initiatives to pursue cost reductions opportunities.
Logistic and Warehouse Jr. Purchasing Agent
Avon Cosmetics
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Placed and processed purchase orders for Freight Forwarders, Line Haul Transportation, Local Deliveries, and Contract Manufactories.
- Worked closely with Coordinator of the category to develop and execute strategies to ensure that Sourcing team performances meet Company goals and objectives.
- Provided detailed and formal bid documents ensuring compliance with all negotiates contract terms and conditions with vendors.
- Communicated regularly with internal departments to receive and understand any needs for services.
Education
BBA - International Business Management
National Polytechnic Institute ESCA
Mexico City, Mexico 05.2001 -
Skills
Strategic sourcing
Supplier evaluation
Budget planning
Request for proposal
Service level agreements
Supplier relationship management
Project management
Logistics oversight
Reporting requirements
Policy implementation
Contract negotiations
Category management
Cost analysis
Software
Microsoft Office Suite Products
Ariva Platform
Keelvar
Scout
Timeline
Supply Chain & IT Procurement Coordinator
Becton Dickinson
05.2021 - 11.2024
Bid Desk Sourcing Specialist Corporate Accounts
Univar Solutions
10.2018 - 01.2021
Raw Materials & Glass Sr Purchasing Agent
Fuller Cosmetics
02.2018 - 09.2018
Raw Ingredients & Fragrances Sr. Purchasing Agent
Avon Cosmetics
12.2015 - 03.2017
Logistic and Warehouse Jr. Purchasing Agent
Avon Cosmetics
09.2014 - 11.2015
BBA - International Business Management
National Polytechnic Institute ESCA
05.2001 -