Nora González
MBA, Architect
Monterrey
Summary
Proactive Professional with a career of 20 years in the Procurement area at leading companies in construction, water treatment and energy generation fields. Expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Successful cost optimization and supplier performance management. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
MITSUI & CO. INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS S.A. DE C.V.
02.2022 - Current
- Manage EPC and O&M team of procurement professionals, fostering collaboration and teamwork to achieve organizational goals.
- Manage supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and budget accurate fulfillment.
- Prepare and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Develop strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Reduce procurement costs by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies and industry regulations by implementing robust procurement controls and monitoring systems.
ARCHITECT
FREELANCER
05.2020 - 02.2022
- Project development, construction administration supervision of expansion and renovation of luxury residence at Granadas de Ladera, el Uro, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
- Project development, construction administration and supervision of residential real estate projects located in Apodaca, Nuevo León.
- Project development, construction administration supervision of Department building renovation and expansion for student residencies at Mitras Sur, Monterrey, Mexico.
- Project development, construction administration supervision of luxury residential renovation at Colinas de San Jerónimo, Monterrey, México.
EXTERNAL PROCUREMENT ADVISOR
INMOBILIARIA Y PROYECTOS GTM S.A. DE C.V.
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Administrative advisory services for the procurement area
- Support on the general construction budget elaboration, purchasing construction materials and subcontracts for the FEDEX Administrative Building construction site, located in San Pedro, Garza García, NL.
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
TORDEC INFRAESTRUCTURA S.A. DE C.V.
10.2018 - 04.2020
- Ensure procurement area KPIs compliance, achievement savings from budget, just in time supply of materials and services required for the construction site and central office, selection of suppliers that meet the required quality standards
- Negotiations with strategic suppliers
- Implementation of policies and procedures for the procurement area
- Authorization of purchases and subcontracts, Coordinate the base quotes for the area of budgets and support for public and private tenders.
TECHNICAL PROCUREMENTMANAGER
CONSTRUCTORA GARZA PONCE S.A. DE C.V.
06.2015 - 09.2018
- Responsible for compliance of the KPIs of the procurement department
- Redesign of Procurement Processes and key user for ERP implementation
- Review and follow-up of the procurement program for the timely supply of the materials and contracts required for the construction works
- Purchasing and subcontract provider assignment
- Authorization of contracts and major purchase orders
- Price, commercial conditions negotiation and agreements with strategic and main suppliers
- Support the budget department for the presentation of economic proposals for bids
- Supervision of import process of purchased goods.
PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR
CONSTRUCTORA GARZA PONCE S.A. DE C.V.
03.2012 - 06.2015
- Responsible for the entire process of purchase of construction materials for civil works, electrical, hydraulic, HVAC systems, equipments and materials, among other specialties required for the construction works
- Preparation of commercial agreements with strategic suppliers
- Sourcing and supplier development
- RFP internal reception
- Bid reviews, analysis of technical-economic proposals received, analysis and authorization of comparative tables, purchase orders and subcontracts
- Prices and commercial conditions negotiations
- Import process for purchases made abroad
- Administration of advance payment bonds, compliance and guarantee of suppliers and subcontractors.
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
CONSTRUCTORA GARZA PONCE S.A. DE C.V.
04.2005 - 03.2012
- RFQ distribution to optimal suppliers
- Acquire the best proposals in terms of quality, time and price
- Analysis of RFP, conducting bids, analysis of technical-economic received proposals, preparation and analysis of comparative tables, price and terms negotiations with suppliers
- Preparation of purchase order documents and subcontracts, monitoring of contract signing and autorization, payment of advances, estimates and settlements.
CONSTRUCTION SITE SUPERVISOR
ARQ. NORMA ELENA GARZA GARZA
04.2004 - 03.2005
- Residential civil construction and installations works supervision
- Program, purchase and reception of materials
- Supplier and labor payments
Education
MBA -
UNIVERSIDAD TECMILENIO
Monterrey, Mexico 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Architecture -
UNIVERSIDAD DE MONTERREY
San Pedro, Mexico 05.2001 -
Skills
Business Ethics
Courses and workshops
- Scaling Up Workshop (2019) Growth Institute
- Project Management Course PMP (2018) Univ. TecMilenio/ PMI
- Flow Diagram, Mapping and Process Redesign (2016) ConsulteK
- Leadership Skills Development (2015) Capital H
- Leadership and High Performance Teams (2014) IDESAA
- Purchasing and supply (2013) Purchasing University
- Advanced Negotiation Workshop (2012) Carlos Tessier
- Neways Management (2012) CMIC
- Unitary Prices Analysis (2010) CMIC
- Socially Responsible Company (2009) CMIC
- Advanced Excel (2009) CMIC
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
MITSUI & CO. INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS S.A. DE C.V.
02.2022 - Current
ARCHITECT
FREELANCER
05.2020 - 02.2022
EXTERNAL PROCUREMENT ADVISOR
INMOBILIARIA Y PROYECTOS GTM S.A. DE C.V.
05.2020 - 09.2020
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
TORDEC INFRAESTRUCTURA S.A. DE C.V.
10.2018 - 04.2020
TECHNICAL PROCUREMENTMANAGER
CONSTRUCTORA GARZA PONCE S.A. DE C.V.
06.2015 - 09.2018
PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR
CONSTRUCTORA GARZA PONCE S.A. DE C.V.
03.2012 - 06.2015
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
CONSTRUCTORA GARZA PONCE S.A. DE C.V.
04.2005 - 03.2012
CONSTRUCTION SITE SUPERVISOR
ARQ. NORMA ELENA GARZA GARZA
04.2004 - 03.2005
MBA -
UNIVERSIDAD TECMILENIO
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Architecture -
UNIVERSIDAD DE MONTERREY
05.2001 -
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