Maria Ines Felipe

• Managed the procurement process for high-value goods, ensuring the best pricing and quality for the company.
• Analyzed marked trends and forecasts to make informed purchasing decisions, inventory optimization levels and reducing costs.
• Implemented strategic Sourcing initiatives that resulted in reductions in procurement expenses annually in 10% of savings.
• Developed and maintained strong commercial agreements with suppliers to enhance negotiation outcomes and secure favorable terms.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify purchasing needs and support Project timelines effectively.

Coordinated technical purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with company standards and Industry regulations.

• Developed and executed purchasing strategies for technical projects, streamlining procurement processes and improving efficiency.
• Analyzed and evaluated performance vendor's, implemented corrective actions to drive improvements in quality and reducing 40% delivery timelines.
• Collaborated with engineering teams to gather requirements for technical materials and services, ensuring timely availability.
• Led cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize technical purchasing needs, enhancing project delivery and operational excellence.
• Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering trust and collaboration that enabled successful negotiations.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills by effectively managing complex data sets related to supplier performance metrics and spend analysis reports used in decision making.
• Championed process improvements that led to shorter lead times for critical components, enhancing production schedules while minimizing downtime due to material shortages.

• I managed acquisitions goods for about 2000K every month.
• Responsible of managing diverse material categories and services such as acquisitions of spare parts, services as transportation and inventory storage.
• Developed sourcing strategies, contract negotiations and built strong and efficient relationships with vendors focused on cost-savings improving quality and making sure efficiency on supply chain operations.
• I assessed potential and strategic suppliers, ensuring they meet the organization's goals in terms of quality, reliability, and profitability.
• I negotiated long-term strategies for sourcing within every category group, considering main aspects like cost, risk, and supply chain sustainability.
• I negotiated contracts agreements with vendors, aiming to secure suitable terms and conditions for the company.
• I collaborated at different stakeholders levels to understand their operation needs and ensure that sourcing activities match with the organization goals.

• Managed the purchases of indirect materials, spare parts and diverse maintenance services.
• Managed commercial agreements and purchasing strategies based on RFQs premises.
• Selected, negotiated, and purchase merchandise from local and international suppliers according to operations team and their needs.
• Developed strategies to achieve 100% of KPS indicators from the area focused on consolidating vendor agreements and getting discounts on monthly spends around 10% savings.

• I was responsible for coordinating purchases for 2 leading beverage and dairy production plants.
• Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers getting 25% of revenue each manufacturing plant.
• Developed strategic sourcing plans to identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Identified areas of risk within the supply chain, developing contingency plans to mitigate potential issues.
• Developed and managed budgets for purchasing and projected purchasing needs.
• Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
• Devised and implemented policies and procedures for purchasing and inventory control.
• Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.