Lead the Americas sourcing strategy for all cost of goods sold (COGS) related categories of Indirect Procurement. Supporting multiple stakeholders simultaneously in areas such as: in&out bound logistics, warehousing, 3PL, custom brokerages, operations, MRO, specialized outsourcing, temp labor and capex.Includes also the responsibilities of• Directing the team for strategic sourcing of services and materials in the Americas.• Liason and strategist with key stakeholders, building and maintaining strategic relationships, implementing category planning, supporting key projects, business initiatives (cost savings, cost avoidance, and net working capital metrics) • Indirect Procurement Ambassador supporting internal collaboration, knowledge sharing, compliance with best practices and established category management process.• Develop and execute a sustainable supplier management strategy.• TCO advocate facilitator.• DEIB ambassador

Led all regional sourcing and vendor management activities for all Indirect Procurement categories across the Latam region supporting multiple stakeholders (Supply Chain, Marketing, HR, IT, Operations, MRO, Finance and Legal). Including: • Directed the team assigned for strategic sourcing of services and materials.• Liason with key stakeholder building and maintaining strategic relationships, implementing category planning, supporting key projects.business initiatives (cost savings, cost avoidance, and net working capital metrics) • Indirect Procurement Ambassador supporting internal collaboration, knowledge sharing, compliance with best practices and established category management process.• Developed and execute a sustainable supplier management strategy.• TCO advocate facilitator.

Led procurement performance in Americas, strategically supporting spend management strategic plan while assuring consistency and transparency of information. Achieved close to CHF 167MM net savings on core OpEx spend (recurrent goods / services). Net savings reported increased over 38% across Americas zone by identifying new opportunities for auto-spend, material classification simplification, and e-supplier enablement. • Developed strategies to deliver savings and value to business with self-driven performance indicators while leveraging group vision.• Managed relationships with strategic partners and key stakeholders.• Implemented and led Americas global Procurement reporting cycle (e.g. scorecards, initiatives tracking, market intelligence reports, supplier relationship management and sustainable procurement), in alignment with counterpart regions and global strategy. Reassured and empowered internal control and procurement policy and responsibilities at country level. Achieved 100% compliance on target for all assigned countries.• Increase automation reporting by 38%. Maximized information accuracy and process compliance. Liaised with regional IT share centers to improve spend analysis tools or develop new ones as need for business.• Led America’s reporting expert team (11) by sharing best practices and knowledge. Oversaw and controlled internal control performance platform for savings with impact on P&L. Zero non-conformities.

Managed Direct and Indirect spend Categories on all Americas inbound operations for LafargeHolcim Americas, including sourcing negotiation, vendor & contract management, procurement process and logistics management.• Negotiated Frame Agreements with global / regional suppliers.• Designed and implemented strategic sourcing plans addressing 80% of forecast spend, in alignment with Americas Procurement governance. Including 3PL strategy for Americas including contract management (routes performance and optimization {inclusion / exclusion}, min / max).• Performed sourcing category management for Electrical and IT MRO with combined spend of $20M per year, including sourcing strategy, frame agreement negotiations, solution implementation (Ariba), and supplier relationship management.• Approved local purchase orders for supplies, equipment, and services within authorized signature limits.• Led, mentored and supervised team of Procurement specialists (7) & Logistics expeditors (3), ensuring full compliance and high levels of performance. Achieved above 90% on time placing within 24 hours, minimum 85% on time delivery, and less than 3% claim.

Managed all imports; aligning, guiding and supporting sourcing strategies while creating continuous benefits for companies in U.S. and Canada operations. • Negotiated and managed contract agreements for over USD $45M per year.• Drove corporate global/regional initiative for development and maintenance of key strategic suppliers in manufacturing sector for Holcim Group Companies in Americas region.• Negotiated frame agreements with domestic and international vendors, incorporating regional trade regulations and import/export controls. • Managed supplier relationships. Responsible for supplier performance and development of action plans resulting in long term savings and benefits for organization.• Identified opportunities to improve inbound supply chain cost and maintain strong network relationships with key stakeholders.

Directed operational and tactical team for procurement of goods and services. Identified new business opportunities, improved buying optimization, implemented frame contracts, and managed inventory. Assured compliance with applicable laws, ethical standards, policies and codes of business conduct.• Led and negotiated frame agreements with strategic vendors, considering regional trade agreements for established customer base in Central America, Caribbean and South America. • Accountable for logistics business initiatives and operations in Central America and Caribbean Region. Implemented 3pl model optimization. Optimized supplier base by of 27%, generating and 4% profit margin.• Oversaw performance of supply chain, offering adaptable alternatives, and increasing customer loyalty and retention.

Led supply chain planning maximizing revenue generation (3%) and reducing associated costs (~5%), while optimizing resources. • Improved supply chain network, optimizing routes consolidation while minimizing assets required (reduction / relocation of warehouses).• Reduced lead time to customers (not more than 72 hours from payment confirmation), minimizing out of stock periods (from average 25% to less than 10% a year).• Managed supply chain information platforms, identifying savings opportunities across supply chain: planning, inventory management, demand forecasting, including raw materials requirements.• Enhanced forecast accuracy on 14% point in 2 years (MAPD), increasing utilization of warehouse areas by ~88% utilization.