Valeria Yanez Email & Phone Number

Montreal, Qc, Ca

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Montreal, Canada Area

- Manage a team of 8 Contracts Specialists and Category Analysts responsible for managing the end-to-end strategic sourcing and contractual lifecycle serving CN's operational and locomotive technology needs across the Canadian and US network.- Negotiate Purchase Agreements, License agreements and Services agreements, for an estimated annual spend of USD $300M.- Responsible for the development and implementation of procurement strategies for large strategic capital programs and complex multi-category technology projects

Montreal, Canada Area

Consultant Mandate at Canadian National Railway:- Managed a team of 5 vendor management analysts responsible for supplier performance management, providing executives with oversight on critical vendor relationships, and ensuring contract compliance and attainment of critical/strategic objectives.- Developed and implement an enterprise governance framework for effectively managing the commercial relationships with identified CN’s most strategic and critical suppliers with the highest spend- Prepared and delivered trainings rolled-out to CN’s Procurement and Supply Management department on supplier relationship management and performance management best practices- Led governance reviews with strategic suppliers at different levels in the organization to ensure alignment with CN’s vision and goals, contractual compliance, and resolution of commercial and/or contractual issues.- Negotiated commercial and contractual terms with suppliers and achieved cost reduction targets while maximizing business value and minimize risk

Montreal, Canada Area

The Fleet, Contract and Program Management group, is the central point of contact and responsible for the management of the three largest Business Aircraft customers of Bombardier AerospaceResponsibilities & Achievements • Involved in all aspects of the Program including Client Relationship Management, Contract Management and Program Management• Led the development and implementation of a robust governance structure for effectively managing contracts for the purchase of bulk business aircraft orders, fleet customers• Developed and prepared negotiation strategies for high-risk commercial negotiations resulting in complex financial and contractual settlements• Managed the performance of internal business units to ensure successful delivery of committed aircraft and compliance with all contractual obligations vis a vis customers• Led governance committee reviews with key stakeholders across the organization including Customer Services, Finance, Legal, and Engineering to ensure alignment and successful program delivery• Supported Senior and Executive Management decision-making by reporting on account performance • Overachieved cost reduction targets through effective contract enforcement strategies and tactful negotiation

Montreal, Canada Area

Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcom), Supply Chain Operations Management & International Business (Double Major)

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honor Society

D.E.C., International Business

Activities and Societies: Minor in Women Studies