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Mayra Graciela Ramos Quiroga

Procurement Manager

Summary

Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Manager

Agroquimicos Versa
05.2023 - Current
  • Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
  • Reduced procurement costs by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
  • Foreign trade SAT audits, ISO 9001.
  • Collaborated with finance departments on budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring accurate representation of procurement expenses and cost-saving opportunities.
  • Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
  • Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new suppliers and emerging technologies that could enhance company operations or reduce costs.
  • Analyzed market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies.

People in charge: 5

Procurement department and foreign trade Manager

Productos Químicos Monterrey, S.A. de C.V.
02.2016 - 05.2023
  • Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers, reducing overall costs while maintaining quality standards.
  • Optimized supply chain efficiency for improved product delivery and reduced lead times.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Spearheaded the negotiation process during annual contract renewals with vendors, securing favorable conditions for the company.
  • Identified cost-saving opportunities through the analysis of transport routes optimization efforts.
  • Streamlined customs clearance procedures, minimizing delays in importing/exporting products across borders.

People in charge: 1 Reporting directly to the director (owner).

Procurement and Foreign Trade head Department

Bravo Montacargas, S.A. de C.V. (Toyota Authorized dealer/distributor)
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Purchasing and supplies, Cost analysis, Supplier development, Supplier evaluations, cost comparison table, purchase orders, negotiations, Improvements in purchasing and supply processes, petty cash management, Softbase software management, credit request and negotiation and follow-ups
  • Import of equipment and spare parts of forklift (maritime and land), Export of equipment (land), direct deal with international supplier, request for import documentation and control of it (Invoice, Bill of sale, TLC, proformas, pediments, etc.) Customs clearance with the support of a customs agent
  • Import and logistics procedures of the subsidiary companies: Bravo Seminuevos, S.A
  • De C.V
  • (forklift equipment and spare parts) and Proveedora de Climas, S.A de C.V
  • (Import of Chillers and Trane chillers and accessories) Achievements: Create the purchasing department

People in charge: 3 Reporting directly to the director (owner).

Procurement and foreign trade coordinator, assistant in Administrative department

México Global Cosméticos, S.A. de C.V.
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Implemented cost-saving measures through resource allocation optimization, leading to significant budget reductions.
  • Development of suppliers, translation of documents, review and authorization of raw materials for the product
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Import of fixed assets and raw materials (maritime and land), Export and return of finished product (land), procedures in the Government of Economy, SAT, S
  • Studied processes, implemented cost reductions and developed reporting procedures to maintain administrative workflow.
  • Invoices, billing forms (VAT, VAT withholding, virtuals pedimentos (invoicing between IMMEX companies) management of the company's website

People in charge: 5 Reporting to the administration manager in Miami, USA.

Education

International business -

Tec Milenio University

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Price Negotiation

Market Analysis

Cost Analysis

Spend Analysis

Problem-Solving

MS Office

Additional Information

Experience for more than 15 years in procurement and foreign trade department, doing negotiations with all kind of suppliers from all over the world (USA, China, India, Sweden, etc.) Focus in results, cost adjustments, deliveries strategies with a target and a planned budget. Highly focus in negotiations with the necessary skills to do it.

Accomplishments

  • Achieved 1.15 million by cost reductions by implemented strategic cost-cutting measures, resulting in a 10% reduction in operational expenses. Negotiated vendor contracts, leading to annual cost savings.
  • Achieved 15% by introducing an effective negotiation strategy

Languages

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Portuguese
Intermediate (B1)
Japanese
Beginner (A1)

Software

SAP business One

Millenium Aduanas

Accpac

Timeline

Procurement Manager

Agroquimicos Versa
05.2023 - Current

Procurement department and foreign trade Manager

Productos Químicos Monterrey, S.A. de C.V.
02.2016 - 05.2023

Procurement and Foreign Trade head Department

Bravo Montacargas, S.A. de C.V. (Toyota Authorized dealer/distributor)
01.2012 - 01.2016

Procurement and foreign trade coordinator, assistant in Administrative department

México Global Cosméticos, S.A. de C.V.
01.2009 - 01.2012

International business -

Tec Milenio University
Mayra Graciela Ramos QuirogaProcurement Manager