Ana Paula Lopez Email & Phone Number

Mexico

Mexico

Toluca De Lerdo, México, México

Led procurement for a 40,000 MT annual chemical import, ensuring cost-effective sourcing and securing uninterrupted supply, aligned with global standards.Developed should-cost models for chemicals like methyl methacrylate and acrylonitrile, improving cost control and helping secure $150,000 in savings through customs negotiations.Implemented sustainability measures in procurement operations, focusing on raw material harmonization and lightweighting projects that reduced both costs and environmental impact.Conducted regional tenders, optimizing supplier selection and contributing to a 5% increase in internal client satisfaction through improved communication and collaboration.

Toluca De Lerdo, México, México

-Managed teams in 2 acrylic sheet manufacturers.-Lead the procurement team, in which the expectations were met every year.-Excelled at stakeholder management, team collaboration, and delivering clear, concise messaging to drive buy-in, resulting in an improvement in the level of satisfaction of internal clients by 5%.

Toluca De Lerdo, México, México

Led procurement for critical raw materials, preventing production interruptions through strategic supplier partnerships.Secured $413,600 USD in import duty savings by resolving documentation issues and ensuring customs compliance.Enhanced procurement team performance by introducing KPIs and improving internal client communication.

Toluca De Lerdo, México, México

Spearheaded tendering and procurement strategies for critical raw materials, focusing on price stabilization and risk mitigation during periods of high demand.Established partnerships with alternative suppliers globally, resulting in significant annual savings and increased procurement resilience.Created and maintained procurement KPIs to monitor and improve internal client satisfaction and operational performance.

Toluca De Lerdo, México, México

-Established connections with foreign trade associations to find alternative suppliers. -Connected with KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency) to find and establish commercial relationships with South Korean companies. Saving a yearly total of $94,000 USD.-Worked on the ISO 9001-2008 suppliers’ data base including quality specifications compliance and auditing resulting in cero findings or corrective actions.

Toluca De Lerdo, México, México

-Import and export yearly about 40,000 MT of chemicals including methyl methacrylate, acrylonitrile, sodium cyanide and acetone.-Increased sales in 5% in the first year.-Manage both chemical sales and procurement teams.-Integrated sustainability principles into procurement processes, resulting in cost savings and supplier performance improvements.-Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Toluca De Lerdo, México, México

-Managed a team in a chemical plant in Veracruz, Mexico.-Managed the feasibility evaluation of a 23,000 MT per year chemical plant, responsible for the evaluation of suppliers and logistics of raw materials.-Improved the logistic costs of imports by negotiating a fixed quota with the customs agent, representing $150,000 USD in savings.

Licenciatura, Negocios Internacionales/Comercio Internacional

Licenciatura, Negocios Internacionales/Comercio Internacional

High School, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

High School Diploma