Jonathan Baez Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Blackfriars, London, Gb

A seasoned procurement professional with a passion for driving innovation and efficiency, I had the opportunity to leverage my expertise in a dynamic role at Unilever. In this position, I played a critical part in shaping the company's Scratch Cooking projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact results. With a focus on strategic procurement, supplier management, and logistics coordination, I contributed to the success of Unilever's innovation initiatives.♦ Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration, connecting R&D, quality, suppliers, and logistics teams to ensure seamless project execution.♦ Developed and implemented strategic procurement plans, resulting in timely and cost-effective delivery of projects.♦ Fostered strong supplier relationships through effective vendor management, contract negotiations, and performance monitoring.♦ Coordinated complex logistics, including international air freight, to meet critical production deadlines.♦ Led project management initiatives, aligning procurement strategies with business objectives and launch schedules.♦ Contributed to the achievement of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) by implementing and tracking strategic initiatives.

Blackfriars, London, Gb

In my role as Procurement Excellence & Resiliency Lead, I had the opportunity to drive transformative change across Unilever's North American supply chain. With a focus on building resilience and efficiency, I developed and implemented strategic initiatives to strengthen the company's procurement capabilities. Through collaboration with stakeholders and suppliers, I contributed to the achievement of critical business objectives.♦ Led resiliency initiatives, developing and managing a localisation tracker to monitor risks and establish local suppliers.♦ Implemented multi-sourcing strategies, reducing reliance on single-source materials and aligning with KPIs.♦ Trained stakeholders on best procurement practices and tools, enhancing supply chain resilience.♦ Managed contract coverage and scorecard reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.♦ Coordinated service emergency resolutions, collaborating with contract managers and suppliers.♦ Drove process improvements, enhancing procurement efficiency and supply chain resiliency.

New York, Ny, Us

I played a critical role in developing and maintaining a comprehensive Vendor Management Program, securing OCC approval for the bank's de novo charter. With a focus on strategic vendor engagement, facilities management, and risk mitigation, I contributed to the bank's operational success.♦ Developed and implemented a Vendor Management Program, ensuring compliance and successful service delivery.♦ Provided specialized expertise in sourcing IT Professional Services and outsourcing, aligning with internal procurement strategies and business needs.♦ Lead the creation and management of RFPs and RFQs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define evaluation criteria, and ensure compliance with organizational policies.♦ Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated contract terms with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms, legal compliance, and clear definitions of services, SLAs, and KPIs.♦ Conducted in-depth market and spend analysis, developing financial models (ROI, NPV, supplier scorecards) to support strategic sourcing projects and drive value.♦ Facilitated supplier performance management, encouraging continuous improvement, innovation, and efficient resolution of performance issues through close collaboration with suppliers and stakeholders.♦ Cultivated strong, influential relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, fostering trust and effective collaboration across the organization.

New York, Ny, Us

As an IT Sourcing & Vendor Management Lead at NYU Langone Health, I played a critical role in optimising the organisation's technology procurement processes. With a focus on strategic sourcing, vendor management, and process improvement, I contributed to the success of NYU's technology initiatives.♦ Identified and documented procurement processes for tech-based solutions, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.♦ Implemented and trained staff on the Enterprise Vendor Management System for secure vendor information management.♦ Sourced and negotiated technology hardware and software procurement, optimising terms through PeopleSoft.♦ Conducted contract reviews to ensure accurate terms, compliance, and timely delivery of services and products.♦ Collaborated with the MCIT and SCM sourcing team to enhance procurement efficiency and streamline processes.♦ Managed technology acquisition processes to support NYU's schools, hospitals, and branches effectively.

Us

I leveraged my expertise in trading and negotiation to drive strategic growth in the secondary food market. With a focus on investment analysis, procurement optimisation, and relationship management, I contributed to the company's profitability and market positioning.♦ Identified and executed investment opportunities in the secondary food market to drive strategic growth.♦ Traded products within the secondary market, focusing on negotiation and execution for profitable outcomes.♦ Managed comprehensive product lists, ensuring accuracy in quantities, packaging, and expiration dates.♦ Conducted investment analysis and procurement activities to optimise operations and profitability.♦ Negotiated purchases and sales, consistently creating profitable margins and covering freight costs.♦ Opened and maintained large accounts with prominent companies, significantly expanding the client base.

Buyer at Beefeaters Holding Company, I played a critical role in optimising the organisation's supply chain efficiency in the pet food industry. With a focus on purchasing analytics, supplier management, and logistics coordination, I contributed to the company's cost-efficiency and customer satisfaction. ♦ Monitored product inventory and conducted purchasing analytics to ensure optimal supply chain efficiency.♦ Managed purchase orders, billing, freight, and forecasting reports to support procurement and financial operations.♦ Coordinated goods between factories and major customers to enhance logistics and customer satisfaction.♦ Researched and engaged new suppliers to secure better-priced, higher-quality products.♦ Established sourcing and business relationships in the Latin American market to expand supplier networks.♦ Improved product quality and cost savings through strategic supplier negotiations and partnerships.