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Cartagena, CO

Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia

• Plan and oversee the procurement of goods, as well as manage the operations of the spare parts to ensure that the company's requirements for cost-efficiency, timely availability, and quality are met.
• Monitor trends in supply chain digitalization to identify and develop improvement initiatives within the areaAchievements:
• Implemented category-based procurement and contract execution strategies, optimizing the procurement process and enhancing contract management… Show more
• Implemented category-based procurement and contract execution strategies, optimizing the procurement process and enhancing contract management efficiency
• Successfully led the digital transformation of the procurement function, evolving it from a tactical role to a strategic and business-focused function using SAP and ARIBA Show less

Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia

• Lead the Procurement Division, executing projects to optimize procurement and supply chain processes, organization, strategy, IT, and KPIs.
• Oversee procurement strategies, category management, negotiations, and the implementation of best practices and innovations.Achievements:
• Successfully transformed large procurement organizations across various industries, including energy, gas, consumables, manufacturing, and brewing.
• Centralized and optimized procurement operations for… Show more
• Centralized and optimized procurement operations for one of Colombia's largest business groups,(Organización Ardila Lülle). Show less

Cartagena, Colombia

• Negotiate and manage global supplier contracts, agreements, and claims.
• Develop strategic alliances through auctions, bids, and price requests, formalizing agreements to enhance economic benefits and value.
• Oversee national and international supply chain processes within a free trade zone.
• Optimize procurement plans with accurate forecasting and inventory classification using the Kraljic Matrix to meet stakeholder expectations.Acheivements:
• Developed and implemented a… Show more
• Developed and implemented a purchasing plan based on accurate forecasts and Kraljic Matrix classification.

Montreal

• Lead product development to ensure a high quality/price ratio while fostering sustainable relationships with farms.
• Mantain procurement nformed about local and global market conditions.
• Collaborate with Product Development to source high-quality suppliers at competitive prices for long-term partnerships.
• Work with the Logistics department to address product handling and timing issues.
• Prepare weekly price lists ensuring minimum required margins.Acheivements:
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Miami, florida-Cartagena, Colombia

• Promoted from intern to full-time employee.
• Researched and analyzed product pricing and quality for supplier negotiations.
• Managed online orders and website updates.
• Scheduled and generated client invoices using in-house software.Acheivements:
• Launched the website catalog and online sales program.
• Reduced customer quality complaints by 30% annually.

Leading Digital Transformation, International Business

Master’S Degree, Management With Finance Concentration

Bachelor’S Degree, Finance And International Business

Enfasis International Management, International Management

High School