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As a Direct Purchasing Manager, I define every year the strategy for Productive Purchases (Raw Materials, Third Parties (CMO's), and Packaging), while maintaining the impact on COGS below the limits requested by the company in a challenging global environment, and reaching the ambitious savings targets set by management each year.

In my previous position at the company, as a Category Manager, I led the packaging and POS category strategy, reducing the total cost of my categories by several hundred thousand euros each year. This was achieved through initiatives such as reducing the number of packaging components for products, optimizing production processes for our materials with manufacturers, and the company's supply model to take advantage of economies of scale.

In my role as Packaging Category Manager at LABORATORIOS ORDESA, I led the management and update of the Packaging Category Plan, ensuring its alignment with the company's overall strategy. I negotiated supply agreements with key suppliers, ensuring competitive and quality conditions. Additionally, I defined and managed the supplier portfolio, optimizing the supply chain and maximizing value for the company.

During the time as a Strategic Buyer at AZBIL TELSTAR TECHNOLOGIES, I led the creation of the Supplier Evaluation Process, implementing a Scorecard-based system to enhance supplier evaluation and management. I also actively negotiated cost reductions with key suppliers, achieving significant efficiencies in procurement expenses. Additionally, I was responsible for managing the supplier panel for more strategic categories such as electrical components and metalworking.

As a Metal Sheet Buyer at ALSTOM TRANSPORT (Dec. 2012 – Nov.14), I led the definition and execution of the purchasing strategy for the metalworking category in collaboration with the Commodity Manager. I actively negotiated cost reductions with suppliers, ensuring competitive and quality conditions. Additionally, I participated in the supplier panel development and conducted regular evaluations to ensure optimal performance. Among my notable achievements, I successfully managed the reallocation of metal sheet parts in nine ongoing projects due to the main supplier's bankruptcy, completing it in record time and without additional costs. I also achieved significant cost reductions in recurring projects, such as the CIVIA project, achieving reductions of 7% in 2013 and an additional 5% in 2014.In my previous role as Global Buyer for Towers and Steel Plates at ALSTOM WIND, I played a key role in defining a global strategy by commodity, focusing on cost optimization and product quality. I identified and selected suppliers, prioritizing those located in countries with lower costs of living to maximize economic efficiency. Additionally, I negotiated commercial terms for new prototype development and mass production, effectively managing contracts with suppliers.Among my notable achievements, I conducted extensive market research on costs associated with different high tower technologies (>100m), resulting in an agreement with a supplier for developing the company's first hybrid prototype, combining concrete and steel. This achievement not only demonstrated my ability to identify strategic opportunities but also showcased my skill in negotiating beneficial agreements for the company.

During the time as a Plastics and Resins Buyer for Southern Europe at VALEO CLIMATIZACION, I led the identification and implementation of cost-saving actions while maintaining a focus on operational efficiency and profitability. I continuously monitored the market and exchange rates to ensure competitive and up-to-date pricing.Additionally, I had direct responsibility for molds located at the supplier's facilities, ensuring their proper functioning to avoid disruptions in the production line. A significant achievement was my ability to prevent production line stops due to injection mold breakages at the supplier's site. This management was carried out through effective collaboration with suppliers, the logistics department, and a contractor for mold repairs, demonstrating my proactive problem-solving skills and ability to maintain operational continuity.

During my time as a Purchasing Consultant at KLB GROUP (Nov.07 – Oct.11), I had the opportunity to play several key roles in procurement management across different companies:TECHNIP IBERIA; Category: Electromechanical Components (Aug. 11- Oct. 11)In my role as an Electrical Components Buyer at TECHNIP, I was responsible for gathering and evaluating supplier bids, as well as negotiating supply agreements to ensure favorable conditions.ALSTOM WIND: Category: Electrical Components (Jun.10- Jun. 11)Subsequently, as a Global Buyer of Electrical Components at ALSTOM WIND, I led negotiations of commercial terms and managed contracts with suppliers to maximize efficiency and profitability in acquisitions.AGBAR; Category: Electrical Material (Dec. 09- May)Previously, in my role as an Electronic Components Buyer at AGBAR, I was responsible for compiling purchases of electrical and electronic components within the Agbar Group, achieving significant cost reductions in each category.ALSTOM TRANSPORT; Category: Electrical Components (May. 09- Nov. 09)Additionally, as an Electrical Components Buyer at ALSTOM TRANSPORT, I coordinated the Purchasing Center to ensure achievements in quality, cost, and delivery, while actively negotiating cost reductions with suppliers.LACER; Category: Packaging and Subcontracting (Nov. 07- Apr. 09)Prior to these roles, I served as a Category Manager for Packaging and Subcontracting (CMO's) at LACER, where I developed the company's procurement policy and led the implementation of cost reduction initiatives.

During my role in Indirect Procurement at T-SYSTEMS, I conducted the gathering and evaluation of supplier bids, negotiated supply agreements, and defined the supplier portfolio to ensure efficient and profitable operations.

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