Manage and develope relationships with suppliers to get maximum cost efficiency and leverage buying power.
Development and Execution of Sourcing Strategies through different Americas region Business Groups.
Business Partnering with senior stakeholders to align project agenda and added value key priorities.
Working Capital and Supplier rationalization focus on maximize categories affectiveness.
Global Strategies adaptation and regionalization.
Contract Management, Negotiation and Compliance.
LATAM Indirect Sourcing Associate Manager
Newell Brands
03.2020 - 11.2023
Conducted market research to identify new potential suppliers and stay updated on industry trends.
Development and Execution of Indirect Sourcing Strategies through the different LATAM Business Units.
Understand and implement Global Agreements with strategic suppliers.
Business Partnering with key stakeholders to prioritize projects and initiatives.
Innovation, renovation and post award cost improvement.
ARIBA S2P & P2P LATAM deployment and development.
E-Sourcing, S2P & P2P management.
Working Capital improvement through strategic initiatives.
Contract management.
• Indirect Sourcing Compliance.
Supply Chain Procurement Business Partner
Nestlé
02.2019 - 03.2020
Provided exceptional customer service to clients, addressing their needs promptly while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Managed strategic partnership initiatives to drive measurable outcomes and deeper relationships with cross-functional teams.
Understand, communicate and implement Warehouse, Facility Management, Mobility, IS/IT & Transportation Global Strategies.
Local Sourcing Strategies development and execution.
Gather data and line up business requirements for setting strategies through Local, Regional & Global Sourcing teams.
Innovation, renovation and post award cost improvement.
Contract Management.
Sourcing Category Lead
DHL
08.2017 - 02.2019
Lead contract negotiation with suppliers, securing favorable terms and conditions for the organization.
Evaluate supplier proposals, analyzing technical capabilities, financial stability, and service offerings to make informed decisions on supplier selection.
Provide professional Sourcing support for key business initiatives to strengthened optimal business decisions in investments, budgets and establishment of local frame contracts.
Identification of strategic sourcing opportunities in order to prepare, conduct and lead tenders and negotiations that provide benefits to the company.
Work with strategic suppliers to improve quality and cost structures by providing fact and metric based feedback.
Single Point of Contact for categories under my scope.
GBS Purchasing Supervisor
DHL
08.2014 - 08.2017
Improved procurement efficiency by streamlining the purchasing process and implementing cost-saving measures.
Purchasing day-to-day operations development for LATAM and South America countries. (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica & Peru.)
Deliver services through the Purchasing Service Center Hub supporting P2P process and tools.
Development of Purchasing/Sourcing Strategies across Business Units and Countries with all the Indirect Sourcing categories.
Purchasing day-to-day problem solving according to Business Policies.
Purchasing KPI´s review and development.
Purchasing automation and administration trough e-sourcing tools.
Education
BBA - Marketing
Universidad De Cuautitlán Izcalli
México
05.2001 -
Skills
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Processes
Supplier Relationship Management
Strategic Business Relationships Management
Negotiation Expertise
S2P, P2P & E-procurement Processes and Systems
Project Management
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Portuguese
Intermediate (B1)
Certification
The Complete Skilled Negotiator
Timeline
Strategic Sourcing Manager Marketing Americas
Unilever
12.2023 - Current
LATAM Indirect Sourcing Associate Manager
Newell Brands
03.2020 - 11.2023
Supply Chain Procurement Business Partner
Nestlé
02.2019 - 03.2020
Sourcing Category Lead
DHL
08.2017 - 02.2019
GBS Purchasing Supervisor
DHL
08.2014 - 08.2017
BBA - Marketing
Universidad De Cuautitlán Izcalli
05.2001 -
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