Gustavo Ignacio Jiménez Pérez
Indirect Procurement Manager
Summary
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
INDIRECT PROCUREMENT MANAGER - BRAZIL & LATAM
Mattel de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
05.2023 - Current
- Procurement Manager overseeing the Brazil region, with strategic and operational responsibilities across key indirect categories.
- Lead high-impact negotiations across media (TV, networks, creative agencies, influencers) and large-scale events (Comic Con MX & BR), maximizing ROI and securing favorable commercial terms.
- Own Facilities category management for Brazil and Andean regions: office lease renewals and upgrades, vehicle leasing, security compliance (global standards), and environmental/waste management initiatives across LATAM.
- Drive regional sourcing strategies for POP/Merchandising and Merchandisers, leveraging multi-country volumes to enhance commercial outcomes.
- Design and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize supplier base, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
- Mentor and coach team members, developing career plans aligned with individual aspirations and organizational goals.
- Project Manager for the global Coupa P2P system enhancement initiative for Andean Region, leading change management and regional adoption.
- Lead LATAM workstream in a global Finance project, strengthening accountability frameworks and implementing Coupa ERP system in Brazil.
- Identify and promote local supplier alternatives to global contracts, unlocking more competitive commercial conditions.
- Consistently deliver on regional savings and payment term targets, contributing to strong financial performance.
SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST FOR AMERICAS (PROF. SVS)
Colgate Palmolive, S.A. de C.A.
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Oversaw and optimized spend managed by third-party vendor Candex, delivering cost savings, streamlining tail spend processes, and enabling the Procurement team to focus on strategic initiatives.
- Drove digital transformation via SAP Ariba, implementing vendor catalogs with negotiated pricing, centralized contract repositories, and automated bidding processes fully integrated with PO and Legal platforms-empowering stakeholders with purchasing autonomy while maintaining strategic oversight.
- Led UCode standardization for the newly formed Professional Services team across the Americas Indirect Procurement organization, ensuring consistent spend classification and data accuracy.
- Co-developed Legal Contracting Rules in collaboration with the Legal team, establishing mandatory contract requirements and enabling Procurement team members to independently initiate compliant contracting processes.
- Conducted quarterly stakeholder engagement sessions to assess business needs, share project updates, and provide market intelligence.
- Championed innovation and digital transformation projects across Legal (digital signatures), Finance (supplier documentation automation), IT (application support), and HR (intern management platforms).
- Led regional sourcing strategy for IT, Consulting, Fleet Management, and Training & Education subcategories across LATAM and North America, aligning outcomes with broader regional goals.
- Achieved annual cost savings targets for Mexico, contributing to regional financial performance and procurement value delivery.
INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR
Grupo +58, C.A.
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Standardized procurement processes by developing comprehensive Procurement Policies and a Purchase Order manual, ensuring smooth SAP integration and operational efficiency across the organization.
- Led a cross-functional agile team (Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance) to integrate new SKUs into the snack brand portfolio, ensuring alignment, speed to market, and execution excellence.
- Secured supply chain continuity for the '2FIT' brand by maintaining consistent availability of raw materials and packaging, while driving cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Managed finished goods transportation, executing competitive RFPs to identify best-fit partners, improving service levels and reducing logistics costs.
INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT ANALYST III
Empresas Polar
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Managed finished goods transportation, executing competitive RFPs to identify best-fit partners, improving service levels and reducing logistics costs.
- Optimized delivery routes to boost logistics productivity, achieving service enhancements and measurable cost reductions.
- Built and maintained strong partnerships with media providers (radio and TV), securing competitive advertising rates and ensuring timely campaign execution.
- Designed and executed an annual media strategy, using market insights to segment platforms, optimize spend, and target audiences more effectively.
- Supervised the International Procurement team, aligning efforts with corporate priorities and driving continuous performance improvement.
SOURCING MANAGER, OPERATIONS & LEAF
C.A. Cigarrera Bigott, Sucs.
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed and ensured compliance with the Procurement Plan for Operations and Tobacco Production departments, covering the sourcing of spare parts, agricultural inputs for annual harvests, national distribution services, civil works, and CAPEX investments.
- Led transportation services for finished goods, implementing alternative routing strategies to enhance delivery efficiency and reduce logistics costs.
- Consistently achieved savings targets for annual operational expenditures, aligning procurement performance with broader financial goals.
- Provided leadership and direction to the Procurement team, strengthening collaboration, driving process efficiency, and supporting team capability development.
PROCUREMENT ANALYST, OPERATIONS
British American Tobacco Venezuela
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Ensured continuous supply of spare parts for machinery and equipment across three business units, securing competitive pricing and on-time deliveries to support uninterrupted operations.
- Prepared and presented detailed financial reports and project updates to Finance and leadership teams, enabling data-driven decision-making and budget alignment.
- Provided leadership and coordination by consolidating project information, supporting cross-functional collaboration, and driving team alignment.
- Led the execution of CAPEX projects for Polar Companies in Venezuela and Alimentos Polar Colombia, managing cross-functional teams, aligning project goals, and applying agile methodologies to deliver projects on time and within scope-supporting long-term operational resilience.
Education
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Universidad Metropolitana
Skills
- Microsoft Office - Advanced
- SAP MM Module - Advanced
- SAP Ariba - Advanced
Certification
LEADING AGILE TEAMS, 07/01/20 - 08/31/20, Grupo de Consultores KLJ, Caracas, Venezuela
Computing Skills
- Microsoft Office, Advanced
- SAP MM Module, Advanced
- SAP Ariba, Advanced
- Coupa, Advanced
- Oracle, Intermediate
Timeline
INDIRECT PROCUREMENT MANAGER - BRAZIL & LATAM
Mattel de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
05.2023 - Current
SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST FOR AMERICAS (PROF. SVS)
Colgate Palmolive, S.A. de C.A.
08.2021 - 05.2023
INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR
Grupo +58, C.A.
05.2020 - 04.2021
INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT ANALYST III
Empresas Polar
04.2018 - 05.2020
SOURCING MANAGER, OPERATIONS & LEAF
C.A. Cigarrera Bigott, Sucs.
10.2017 - 01.2018
PROCUREMENT ANALYST, OPERATIONS
British American Tobacco Venezuela
09.2015 - 09.2017
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Universidad Metropolitana
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