Procurement Digital tools
Omar Medina Acevedo
Mechanical Engineer
Lerma de Villada
Summary
Over 20 years of experience in Supply Chain Management across Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Chemical, and Service industries. Proven success in Strategic Sourcing, GMP compliance, Innovation and Lean Manufacturing implementation.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Regional Lead Buyer – Services Category
British Telecom (BT)
12.2021 - Current
- - Led cost-saving initiatives in services category across the Americas, achieving measurable reductions.
- - Utilized digital procurement tools including Globality, Cirtuo, SAP Ariba, Suplary, and Risk Methods.
- - Drafted and managed commercial contracts, supporting regional and global RFPs.
- - Provided strategic support to local teams across multiple countries.
Sales Executive – Primary Packaging
Pharmachem
03.2021 - 11.2021
- - Developed Pfizer as a strategic client, introducing 5 new packaging materials and expanding business opportunities.
- - Conducted market research, increasing client base by 30% in central Mexico.
- - Delivered training sessions on packaging trends and led commercial negotiations.
Strategic Buyer – Raw Materials & Packaging
Sanofi México
01.2012 - 12.2020
- - Managed supplier lifecycle and led cross-functional teams for product launches.
- - Led cross-functional teams to drive innovation projects aimed at enhancing product security, sustainability, and cost efficiency for CHC portfolio.
- - Implemented e-auctions and Lean tools, reducing procurement time by 25%.
- - Ensured GMP compliance and conducted supplier audits.
Planner / Buyer
Sanofi México
02.2008 - 12.2011
- - Coordinated importation of raw materials and controlled substances.
- - Managed inventory and ensured timely payments and availability.
Master Planner
Henkel Mexicana
10.2005 - 01.2008
- - Planned production for 3 technology plants and maintained inventory using Lean tools.
- - Supported new business projects and improved service levels for key accounts.
Supply Chain Roles
Lincoln Electric Mexicana
06.2000 - 10.2005
- - Led SAP implementation and process improvements as Process Engineer.
- - Supervised production teams and implemented 5S and Lean practices.
- - Managed procurement and supplier evaluations as Planner/Buyer.
Education
Industrial Mechanical Engineer -
Instituto Politécnico Nacional
Mexico CitySkills
- Strategic sourcing and negotiation
- GMP and NOM 059 compliance
- Import process management
Cross-functional team coordination
Operations management
Innovation and creativity
Budget administration
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving abilities
Decision-making
Adaptability and flexibility
Continuous improvement
Accomplishments
- - Awarded Best Engineering Department Employee (2001)
- - Implemented Lean culture and standardized SAP master data
- - Led new business projects with Ford Hermosillo
- - Improved service levels for Henkel key accounts
- - Developed suppliers for CHC launches and sustainable packaging
- - Achieved immediate savings in services category at BT
- - Expanded Pfizer Toluca client portfolio with new packaging solutions
Software
Timeline
Regional Lead Buyer – Services Category
British Telecom (BT)
12.2021 - Current
Sales Executive – Primary Packaging
Pharmachem
03.2021 - 11.2021
Strategic Buyer – Raw Materials & Packaging
Sanofi México
01.2012 - 12.2020
Planner / Buyer
Sanofi México
02.2008 - 12.2011
Master Planner
Henkel Mexicana
10.2005 - 01.2008
Supply Chain Roles
Lincoln Electric Mexicana
06.2000 - 10.2005
Industrial Mechanical Engineer -
Instituto Politécnico Nacional