Nicolas Torres Santillana
Sourcing Manager
Cuautlancingo,PUE
Summary
Strategic Sourcing Manager with solid 12-year background in driving and coordinating sourcing efforts for material and service procurement. Focuses on cost savings and supplier development to support pre-procurement strategy and supply agreement negotiation. Collaborates with internal business units and supply chain stakeholders to achieve business goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Sourcing Manager Ingredients Mexico
Mondelez International
1 2023 - 5 2024
- In charge of the sourcing strategy for sugar, flavors, gum base ingredients, emulsifiers, and phosphates for the 6 MSM plants.
- Over $200 million in annual spending and $13.8 million in productivity by leading contract negotiations, while maintaining service and quality levels, 97.8% on-time deliveries, and over 98% in quality.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and timely delivery of good and coordinated logistics activities, ensuring timely delivery of products from suppliers to distribution centers or customers directly.
Regional Sourcing Manager Ingredients
Mondelez International
05.2022 - 12.2022
- In charge of the regional sourcing strategy (LATAM) for flavors, polyols, high-intensity sweeteners, colors, fruits, and vegetables, and responsible for 2 buyers.
- Over $200 million in annual spending and $15.8 million in productivity for LATAM ingredients.
- Service and quality levels at 98.5% on-time deliveries, and increasing Days Payable Outstanding by 9 days.
Regional Flexible Packaging Buyer
Mondelez International
04.2017 - 05.2022
- Managing up to 1,350 SKUs and $40MM in spending with $2.3MM (5.5%) productivity for 2021, delivering 139% of the target for 3 plants in Mexico and the one in Peru.
- Achieved 110% in 2018, 109% in 2019, and 133% in 2020, of savings target.
- 17 out of 32 suppliers with 120 Days Payable Outstanding, covering 94% of the spend.
- Parametric bidding, reverse auctions, and total cost models for 80/20 suppliers.
- Further supplier simplification, with a 21% reduction in suppliers in Mexico and Wacam, building long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
Operational Buyer and Local Procurement Representative Puebla
Mondelez International
08.2013 - 04.2017
- Support for the implementation of $11 million, projects worth $931 million.
- Contribution to the Cash Conversion Cycle for USD 15MM.
- Implementation of suppliers under a consignment model.
- Supplier evaluation program increased from 70% to 94% yearly; ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Key User of SAP and development of Supplier Risk Assessment, and tools for mass information distribution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Universidad Anahuac Mayab
Merida, Yucatan 05.2001 -
Skills
Strategic Sourcing
Cost Analysis
Supplier Relationship Management
Procurement strategy
Sustainability practices
Demand planning
Category management
Negotiation expertise
Lean Six Sigma
Supplier Performance
Supply Chain Optimization
Problem-Solving
Certification
Skilled Negotiator, The Gap Partnership, 09/2018
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/17/1987
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Software
STP SAP Catalyst
Timeline
Regional Sourcing Manager Ingredients
Mondelez International
05.2022 - 12.2022
Regional Flexible Packaging Buyer
Mondelez International
04.2017 - 05.2022
Operational Buyer and Local Procurement Representative Puebla
Mondelez International
08.2013 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Universidad Anahuac Mayab
05.2001 -
Sourcing Manager Ingredients Mexico
Mondelez International
1 2023 - 5 2024