•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 •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 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

•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 •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 one of Colombia's largest business groups,(Organización Ardila Lülle). Show less

• 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 • 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 purchasing plan based on accurate forecasts and Kraljic Matrix classification.• Increased inventory fill rate from 60% to 95% through effective procurement strategies.• Established new contracts and strategic alliances, generating annual savings exceeding $400 million USD. Show less

• 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: •… Show more • 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: • Successfully recovered 80% of product quality credits, surpassing the previous year's recovery rate by over 40%.• Boosted sales by 15% compared to 2011 through innovative programs tailored for the sales department.• Attained a 25% sales margin on purchases, significantly exceeding the required 17% margin Show less

• 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.